Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Indigent health care plan for Tennessee.

R T Light1

  • 1Tennessee Department of Health & Environment, Nashville 37219.

Journal of Health & Social Policy
|December 10, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Tennessee developed an Indigent Health Care Program, focusing on service availability, accessibility, and funding. Community involvement and provider networking are key to its success.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Targeting needs of the underserved: current programs in Tennessee.

Journal of health care for the poor and underserved·1993
Same author

Health access incentive program in retrospect.

Journal of the Tennessee Medical Association·1991
Same author

Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic interaction of N-acetyl procainamide and procainamide in humans.

Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology·1989
Same author

Limitation of myocardial reperfusion injury by intravenous perfluorochemicals. Role of neutrophil activation.

Circulation·1989
Same author

Tennessee WIC infant formula rebate program update.

Journal of the Tennessee Medical Association·1989
Same author

Lead toxicity screening through the Medicaid EPSDT program.

Journal of the Tennessee Medical Association·1988

Area of Science:

  • Public Health Policy
  • Health Services Management

Background:

  • The need for accessible healthcare for indigent populations in Tennessee.
  • The Governor's campaign pledge to address healthcare access for the uninsured.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the legislative and structural development of Tennessee's Indigent Health Care Program.
  • To detail the program's focus on healthcare availability, accessibility, and funding.

Main Methods:

  • Formation of an Indigent Care Cabinet Council.
  • Development and enactment of specific legislation.
  • Emphasis on community engagement and inter-provider networking.

Main Results:

  • Establishment of a framework for indigent healthcare provision in Tennessee.
  • Integration of private, community, and state healthcare resources.
  • Focus on improving healthcare service availability and accessibility.

Conclusions:

  • Community involvement and coordinated networking are crucial for successful indigent healthcare programs.
  • Legislative action is essential for implementing comprehensive healthcare solutions for vulnerable populations.

Related Experiment Videos