For Physicians

Overview

Most physicians already see charity patients.

However, since there is no system for providing support services for these patients, the physician often feels frustrated and the process is often inefficient and ineffective.

Project Access is designed to change that. Patients are screened for appropriate lab work, x-rays, and medications BEFORE the patient is scheduled with a specialty physician. Referrals are carefully managed to ensure that the caring for charity patients is shared fairly throughout the community. Physicians are recognized for their contribution, and most of them choose to continue year after year.

In fact, nearly 500 specialty physicians are volunteering with Project Access right now, caring for patients throughout King County. We must be doing something right.

Will you join us?

 

Physician's Office

The Case Management Solution

KCPA’s unique case management system enables the physician to see charity patients in an efficient and rewarding system.

KCPA screens all patient referrals to ensure that appropriate tests and paperwork are complete and available to the specialist at the time of the patient’s visit

Physician's Office

Become a Volunteer!

Are you a physician or other licensed clinician interested in learning how to volunteer with King County Project Access?

Are you already a volunteer and want to urge one of your colleagues to join us as well?

The links below will provide you with additional information.

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An Invitation to Participate and pledge form (combined)

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Physician FAQs

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Legal opinion regarding Medical Malpractice and Project Access

 

Direct Outcomes of KCPA

• Strengthens and organizes the charity care provided by physicians

• Improves the health of the low-income uninsured in King County

• Better organizes private and public community resources

• Reduces inappropriate Emergency Room usage

• Minimizes the cost of per-patient charity care 

• Engages the health care system to work more efficiently and systematically

“The patients show up,
they have the appropriate clinical documentation… everything is there for the physician to give good care.”

—Linda Marzano, COO,
Pacific Medical Centers