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What is Project Access? Project Access is a coordinated system of volunteer physician care, hospital care and diagnostic services for the low-income uninsured residents of Palm Beach County. The program is administered by the Palm Beach County Medical Society Services, Inc., a 501(c) 3 corporation. The program also provides free preventive, personalized care and focuses on wellness through prevention and early detection of Diabetes, Hypertension and Heart diseases. Project Access provides a short term plan with a long-term solution. While patients are under Project Access care, the staff works with them to find other ongoing care within a 1 year period. Please Note Project Access does not…
Project Access Mission The mission is to obtain access to health care for the uninsured residents of Palm Beach County. Over 700 volunteer physicians and providers have participated. The program has served over 11,000 individuals with medical needs and found a long term healthcare plan for them. The program has donated a total value of over $11 million, an average of $1.2 million per year. Project Access Eligibility Before being accepted as a Project Access participant, individuals undergo a screening process to determine eligibility. In order to be eligible, the patients must:
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Volunteer Physicians & Providers Benefits The program enables physicians and other healthcare providers to provide pro bono care to needy patients in the community through an organized system that is simple and protective of the providers. Our professional staff will track your contributions and offer assistance to ensure a smooth, rewarding experience. Physicians are eligible to receive up to 5 CME every two years for providing pro bono care. The physician and facility has complete control of the number of patients they will accept. We do not ask for a minimum commitment. Volunteer Physicians Needed Project Access volunteers provide care in many specialties to meet the needs of our Palm Beach County patients. We aim to have specialty care appointments scheduled within three months, and have a need for volunteers of multiple specialties. We currently need additional specialties listed below:
Volunteer Extraordinaire A Special Thank You to our Partners and Supporters Hospitals: Bethesda Health Community Partners: Diagnostic Centers of America Florida Open Imaging Katzen Eye Care & Laser Center Palm Beach Radiology Presidential Eye Surgery Center Quest Diagnostic Laboratories South Florida Radiation Oncology Supporters: Admirals Cove Cares Charitable Foundation How to become a partner Please call Lauren Stoops, Program Director, at (561) 433-3940 extension 119. How you can help You can volunteer with Project Access. To learn more, please call Lauren Stoops, Program Director, at (561) 433-3940 extension 119. Volunteer with Project Access Physician Volunteer Make a Donation Thank you for your support. You gift helps deliver health care to Palm Beach County citizens who have nowhere else to turn. Project Access is a program of the Palm Beach County Medical Society Services which a 501 (c)3 organization meaning your donation is 100% tax deductible. For every dollar received we can provide $8 worth of medical care. How we are funded Project Access is a grant funded program through private funders and organizations. Spread the Word Do you want more information with Project Access and how we can help your community? Contact Lauren Stoops, Program Director, at (561) 433-3940 extension 119. Project Access and the Affordable Care Act How to enroll We have navigation services to help you enroll into the Marketplace Health Insurance Plans. Contact (561) 433-3940. More information: Healthcare.gov
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