Providing Access to Healthcare for Those in Need
Utah Partners for Health (UPFH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit governed by a 14-member Board of Directors, a majority of which are consumer members of our program. Since 2003, we have provided access to healthcare services to over 100,000 low-income individuals in need. Our mission is to provide compassionate, comprehensive, quality healthcare to empower underserved individuals, families and communities in a patient centered medical home. Utah Partners for Health has three models of care, designed to meet the needs of people in a variety of situations for residents of Salt Lake and Tooele Counties:
Model 1 – Partnering Clinics
We partner with for-profit clinics and healthcare providers who donate an average of 72% of their customary billing to our patients. These individuals and their families qualify for this program based on where they live, how many people live in the household and what the monthly or annual household income is (used to determine federal poverty level). This model allows us to leverage our donations to over $7.10 in healthcare provided for every $1.00 donated to direct services. Patients make a small co-payment (as if they had insurance), paying an average of 18% of the total healthcare bill. UPFH funds the remaining 10%. This is a viable and inexpensive option for patients needing primary care services, and often keeps them away from unnecessary emergency room visits. Services include medical care for acute, chronic and mental health, counseling, physical therapy, eye-care, lab work, radiology, and ultrasounds.
Model 2 - Mobile Medical and Vision Clinics
We take these care clinics around to 34 community based organization locations, including title 1 schools to give free access to health and vision care for individuals, families and communities. Patients receive free medical exams for acute, chronic, or mental health illnesses. Our eye clinic provides free exams and lenses for LMI students under 18 and free exams and low cost lenses for adults ($5-$15). This program removes the barriers individuals face in accessing care including lack of income, understanding of the healthcare system, transportation, insurance, and priority for education. The model excels by working with an agency that has established trust within a community.
Model 3 - Mid-Valley Health Clinic and the Utah Partners for Health Behavioral Health Clinic & Dental Clinic.
A patient-centered medical home located in Midvale, Utah opened in 11/13 to serve this federally designated Medically Underserved and Provider Shortage Area and offer quality patient care at a discounted rate using a sliding fee scale. The Mid-Valley Health Clinic (MVHC), serves a target population designated as a federal primary care shortage area. The clinic serves a highly uninsured (83%), low-income (63% below 100% FPL, and 99% below 200% FPL), and ethnically diverse population (76% considered non-white, with 61% designated as Latino). MVHC operates 6 days a week offering extended evening and Saturday hours in addition to a sliding fee discount to LMI patients. The UPFH Behavioral Health clinic opened in 01/16, and the UPFH Dental Clinic opened 11/16. Both clinics opened based on a needs assessment for LMI individuals.
Our mission is to provide compassionate, comprehensive, quality care to empower individuals, families, and communities in a patient centered medical home.
Utah Partners for Health
Mid-Valley Health Clinic
Utah Partners for Health Dental Clinic
Utah Partners for Health Behavioral Health Clinic
Utah Partners for Health Mobile Medical Clinic
Utah Partners for Health Mobile Vision Clinic
Mid-Valley Clinic: 8446 S. Harrison Street, Midvale Utah 84047
Dental and Behavioral Health: 7651 S. Main Street, Midvale Utah 84047
Phone: 801-417-0131
www.upfh.org
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