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Model for management of services to low income pediatric asthma patients
1Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, St. Louis, MO 63104, USA.
Insights
Project Concern offers direct assistance for low-income pediatric asthma patients. This managed care model provides cost-effective, coordinated support and can be adapted for other chronic illnesses.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Health Services Research
- Social Work in Healthcare
Background:
- Managed care programs are essential for addressing the needs of high-risk pediatric populations.
- Low-income families often face significant barriers to accessing consistent healthcare for chronic conditions like asthma.
- Coordinated care models can improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
Observation:
- Project Concern was developed as a direct assistance program for low-income pediatric asthma patients.
- The program was a collaborative effort between a hospital social worker and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
- It aimed to provide cost-effective and coordinated care to a vulnerable patient group.
Findings:
- Project Concern demonstrated success in managing pediatric asthma within a low-income population.
- The program highlighted the need for specialized healthcare resources for families with chronic childhood illnesses.
- A coordinated, managed care approach proved beneficial for this high-risk group.
Implications:
- The Project Concern model offers a scalable solution for managing pediatric chronic illnesses.
- Adapting this program could improve resource allocation for underserved patient populations.
- This approach can enhance patient and family support in specialized healthcare settings.
Abstract:
The article describes Project Concern, a unique, managed care program of direct assistance for low income, pediatric, asthmatic patients. In cooperation with the St. Louis Chapter, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, the program was developed by a hospital social worker in response to a need for cost-effective, coordinated care to a high-risk population. As a result of the success of Project Concern, it is suggested that this model be used for other chronic illness where there is a lack of resources for patients and families who have specialized health care needs.