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. 1999 May-Jun;114(3):218–224. doi: 10.1093/phr/114.3.218

HRSA's Models That Work Program: implications for improving access to primary health care.

R L Crump 1, M H Gaston 1, G Fergerson 1
PMCID: PMC1308471  PMID: 10476990

Abstract

The main objective of the Models That Work Campaign (MTW) is improving access to health care for vulnerable and underserved populations. A collaboration between the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC) at the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and 39 cosponsors--among them national associations, state and federal agencies, community-based organizations, foundations, and businesses--this initiative gives recognition and visibility to innovative and effective service delivery models. Models are selected based on a set of criteria that includes delivery of high quality primary care services, community participation, integration of health and social services, quantifiable outcomes, and replicability. Winners of the competition are showcased nationally and hired to provide training to other communities, to document and publish their strategies, and to provide onsite technical assistance on request.

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