Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #838FY0102

Community Medical Care Center

Requester:

Allison Thall

Organization:

Leesburg Regional Medical Center

Project Title:

Community Medical Care Center

Date Submitted:

1/16/2002 11:47:03 AM

Sponsors:

Anna Cowin

Statewide Interest:

Access to primary care for uninsured residents.

Recipient:

Leesburg Regional Medical Center

Contact:

Richard Wooten

600 East Dixie Ave.

Contact Phone:

(352) 323-5001

Leesburg 34748

Counties:

Lake, Sumter

Gov't Entity:

Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):

Yes

Project Description:

Free primary and dental care to uninsured residents of Lake and Sumter Counties. Free laboratory, diagnostic studies and diagnostic imaging services for uninsured clinic patients that are obtained off-site from an ancillary service provider that will be reimbursed from a portion of the funds.

Measurable Outcome Anticipated:

Increased access to care -decreased inappropriate ER visits.

Amount requested from the State for this project this year:

$200,000

Total cost of the project:

$495,000

Request has been made to fund:

Operations

What type of match exists for this project?

Local

Cash Amount:

$295,000

Was this project previously funded by the State?

Yes

Fiscal Year:

2001-2002

Amount:

$250,000

Is future-year funding likely to be requested?

Yes

Amount:

$200,000

Purpose for future year funding:

Non-recurring Construction and laboratory diagnostics & prescription medication

Will this be an annual request?

Yes

Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?

No

Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?

No

Is there a documented need for this project?

Yes

Documentation:

1999 Lake County Access to Care Study &Lake/Sumter Health Needs Assessment

Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?

Yes

Hearing Body:

Lake County Legislative Delegation

Meeting Date:

8/29/2001