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American Public Health Association
133rd Annual Meeting & Exposition
December 10-14, 2005
Philadelphia, PA
APHA 2005
 
4213.0: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 3:30 PM

Abstract #108326

Pharmaceuticals and access to care: The Community Health Worker Closing the Gap

Jacqueline R. Scott, JD and Sara P. Hoverter, BA, JD. Center for Sustainable Health Outreach, part of the Harrision Institute for Public Law, Georgetown University Law Center, 50 F Street, NW, Suite 8300, Washington, DC 20001, 202-662-4229, jbs@law.georgetown.edu

The current debate over equal access to affordable and quality prescription drugs is at the forefront of political debates on Capitol Hill and in state houses across this country. Legislators are desperately searching for solutions. Many are talking about the numerous federal and state policy changes proposed that will affect a persons ability to purchase and access pharmaceuticals in this country. But few are talking about the potentially devastating impact that these changes will have on our most vulnerable citizens. The Harrison Institute at the Georgetown University Law Center is monitoring and analyzing these proposals and will share their findings in addition to policy options that will help ensure continued access to safe and affordable prescription drugs for those with the most need. One of the most important of those options is the critical integration of, and partnership with, Community Health Workers to educate members of vulnerable communities about how to maximize the use of the newly proposed system to ensure equal access and treatment. These options will include innovative partnerships and funding opportunities that come available to serve vulnerable populations, and will include a CHW co-presenter from a state involved in a public-private outreach initiative to highlight the model.

Learning Objectives:

Keywords: Access, Community Outreach

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

I wish to disclose that I have NO financial interests or other relationship with the manufactures of commercial products, suppliers of commercial services or commercial supporters.

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Current Policy Issues for CHWs

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