The United Health Foundation has launched a partnership with HealthNet, a nonprofit health care provider serving Indiana, to expand access to primary and behavioral health care in Morgan and Monroe counties in Indiana, as well as low-income areas in Indianapolis.
How the Partnership Works
The $2 million, three-year grant will allow HealthNet to bring medical professionals and a mobile health vehicle to neighborhoods in Indianapolis, and Morgan and Monroe counties four days a week. The program will address health disparities by:
“Too often, people of color, historically marginalized groups, rural populations and those with lower incomes face a disproportionate number of barriers to high-quality health care. We believe this partnership will improve health equity for residents of Indiana.”
Why the Partnership Matters
The HealthNet-United Health Foundation partnership is expected to improve adult and child immunization rates, breast cancer screenings and colorectal cancer screenings by 15% as well as improve cervical cancer screenings by 20% over baseline. Additionally, the partnership aims to improve health outcomes of individuals with chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.
“This partnership will help HealthNet advance our mission of improving lives with compassionate health care and support services, regardless of ability to pay,” said Rick Diaz, president and chief executive officer of HealthNet. “We are grateful for the support to reach people who would not otherwise have access to primary and behavioral care.”
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UnitedHealth Group is committed to addressing health disparities and delivering solutions to enable equitable care to improve access, affordability and health outcomes for all.
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