Friday, 12 October 2007
Blue Cross Invests In Healthy California
Investment in a Healthy California (IHCP) is a state-sponsored program that helps provide health insurance for low-income urban families and rural families with few options available. In a PR Newswire release, Blue Cross of California announced they will invest $10.6 million in National Health Services, Inc. to increase health care access for communities in need.
National Health Services, Inc. (NHSI) provides primary care and preventive care to many farm workers in California who don’t have easy access to medical services. A large portion of Blue Cross’ investment will go toward building health and dental clinics in Rosedale and Ridgecrest, and an administration center in Shafter.
Blue Cross has also invested in various California hospitals through IHCP, including three Critical Access Hospitals and five Disproportionate Share Hospitals. These hospitals are designed to assist smaller health care facilities and community clinics get necessary financing that wouldn’t otherwise be available.
“The innovative Investment in a Healthy California Program is a unique partnership with our regulators and the IHCP advisory board to strengthen the health delivery system in our state,” said president of Blue Cross of California, Brian A. Sassi.
The $10.6 million from Blue Cross brings the total investment in IHCP to $202 million.
“Community clinics are an essential piece of the health care delivery system that are dedicated to serving low-income communities. The benefits provided by the IHCP allow these facilities to expand health services to the most at-risk populations in our state,” said IHCP advisory committee member, Kathy Lim Ko.
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