Model for management of services to low income pediatric asthma patients.
The article describes Project Concern, a unique, managed care program of direct assistance for low income, pediatric, asthmatic patients. In cooperation with the St. Louis Chapter, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, the program was developed by a hospital social worker in response to a need for cost-effective, coordinated care to a high-risk population. As a result of the success of Project Concern, it is suggested that this model be used for other chronic illness where there is a lack of resources for patients and families who have specialized health care needs.
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Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, St. Louis, MO 63104, USA.
D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D001249:Asthma / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D002648:Child; D002662:Child Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017057:Medically Uninsured; D008923:Missouri; D017146:Models, Organizational; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000458:organization & administration; D012948:Social Work Department, Hospital