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How is ACCESS Making an Impact?

08/05/2015 12:58

We have quality data that shows us at virtually any point in time how we are impacting patients’ health. We are meeting or exceeding expectations in most areas, but I want to share with you how we make an economic impact in our communities. A recent report from Capital Link reveals our...

Ebola: A Letter to Our Federal Leaders

10/16/2014 11:59

A Letter to President Obama, Congressman Long, and Senators Blunt and McCaskill: As the CEO for a community health center that has served our community through the 2011 Joplin tornado disaster, I urge you to demonstrate more responsiveness in managing the Ebola virus that is now finding its way in...

Water

03/25/2014 09:13

Go pour yourself a clear glass of water and look at it for a few seconds; then read these statistics: Across planet earth… More than 3.4 million people die each year from water, sanitation, and hygiene-related causes. Nearly all deaths, 99 percent, occur in the developing world. Lack of access...

Welcome to the ICD-10 Jungle!

02/21/2014 14:03

We want to welcome ACCESS Family Care to the ICD-10 Jungle! The first formal meeting took place today with the executive team. Cynthia Warner took is through a presentation that included timelines, committee structure and some expectations that need to take place along the path towards October 1,...

Followership

07/02/2013 10:10

I was privileged to attend The Greenleaf International Servant Leadership conference in Indianapolis Indiana recently. Robert Greenleaf is the foundation for servant leadership and any worthwhile discussion around it. The conference was great, and I hope to post a list of takeaways...

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Joplin Tornado Relief Updates

The Joplin Tornado: Laura’s story

07/27/2011 17:11

It’s been just over two months since the devastating EF5-rated tornado ripped a wide path through Joplin, and in that short amount of time, it’s amazing how much has been cleaned up. Nearly everyday I express my thankfulness that none of our employees lost their lives, even though four of...

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ACCESS Health Blog

Everyone Needs A Medical Home

07/30/2010 17:24

By Dr. Charles Bentlage, Medical Director A medical home, sometimes referred to as a health care home or a patient centered medical home, is a system in which a patient receives all of their primary medical care in one location, ideally from a practitioner who knows them and their health...