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On this page we will tell you about ourselves.
Intersting Information:
- The vast majority of uninsured are working or the children of those who work.
- In 2004, almost half of the uninsured (46%) worked full time, and another 28%worked part time or for part of the year.
Many of the uninsured worked for firms that did not offer coverage, or if their employers offered coverage, they either
were not eligible or did not accept the offer.
- The uninsured market/population is the fastest growing segment of the health care population.
- The cost of health care continues to rise and is the largest sector of the economy ahead of housing and food.
- Expenditures on health care are projected to more than double between 2000 and 2010.
Lafayette Community Health Care Clinic:
- Is a nationwide and statewide model for the treatment of the working uninsured.
- Provides access to health care services for the working uninsured.
- Keeps employees healthy for continued performance in the workplace.
- Assists in deferring costs so that patients do not have to visit the ER.
- In 2005 provided 2,025 Medical, Gynecological, Eye Exams, Psych and nutritional consultations with a value of $127,140.00
- In 2005 provided 1,260 lab/x-ray referrals, breast cancer screenings and specialist referrals at a value of $177,310.00
- In 2005 provided 1,503 dental treatments at a value of $340,402.00
- In 2005 filled 8,690 prescriptions (for all needy patients) at a value of $444,596.00
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