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Universal Access Healthcare

methodology: universal-access-healthcare

By removing financial, insurance, and citizenship barriers to care, we improve health outcomes and equity, because access to timely, comprehensive services enables earlier intervention, continuous care, and increased utilization among vulnerable populations. This strategy centers on the principle that healthcare should be available to all, regardless of ability to pay, insurance status, or legal standing. It is distinguished from related approaches like sliding-scale models or integrated care by its foundational commitment to eliminating structural barriers at the point of service, rather than adapting affordability or coordination within an existing access framework. While other models may layer affordability or integration onto conventional systems, Universal Access Healthcare redefines eligibility itself as a right, not a privilege, making it a moral and operational cornerstone for systemic equity.

138
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667
activities of those orgs
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who runs it

Organizations running this strategy · 138

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what it looks like in practice

Activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Digital patient services through secure online portal and telehealth Harmony Health Care Long Island
    direct service
    Offers patients 24/7 access to health records, appointment management, test results, medications, prescription refills, secure messaging with providers, billing statements, payment history, and online payments via a patient portal; also provides telehealth visits through the healow platform for non-emergency and follow-up care.
  • Operation of School-Based Health Centers and student scholarship program Harmony Health Care Long Island
    direct service
    Provides health services to enrolled students within local high schools through its School-Based Health Center program and awards $500 scholarships annually to graduating seniors from Baldwin, Freeport, Roosevelt, and Westbury High Schools.
  • Operation of neighborhood health centers providing primary and preventive care Harmony Health Care Long Island
    direct service
    Operates multiple health centers in Nassau County, including in Elmont, Freeport, Hempstead, Roosevelt, and Westbury/New Cassel, delivering comprehensive primary and preventive health services to children and adults regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
  • Provision of comprehensive medical and support services Harmony Health Care Long Island
    direct service
    Delivers a broad range of services including adult and pediatric medicine, women’s health, dental care, behavioral health, specialty services (e.g., cardiology, neurology, optometry), radiology, podiatry, and WIC programs across its clinical sites.
  • Provide pro bono physical therapy services KUSUDI INTERNATIONAL INC
    direct service
    Offers physical therapy services at no cost to recipients. The organization delivers direct clinical care through licensed professionals volunteering their expertise.
  • Provides comprehensive health care services Huntington Hospital Association
    direct service
    Delivers comprehensive health care services to communities without regard to patients' ability to pay, as part of Northwell Health's medical group and ambulatory care network.
  • 24/7 medical access COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF RICHMOND INC
    direct service
    Offers 24/7 phone access to medical providers for patients, ensuring continuous care and support outside of regular clinic hours.
  • Behavioral health counseling COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF RICHMOND INC
    direct service
    Provides professional counseling services for mental and emotional health issues, including stress, anxiety, and depression, for individuals and families. Services include mental health assessments, care coordination, referrals, and discharge planning.
  • Community health education and outreach COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF RICHMOND INC
    direct service
    Provides educational classes and workshops on childbirth, breastfeeding, safe sleep, and child development. Organizes and hosts annual health fairs and community events such as Nutrition Month, Easter Health Fair, and Spring Reading Celebration, including free mammogram screenings and school supply giveaways.
  • Dental care services COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF RICHMOND INC
    direct service
    Provides comprehensive dental care for patients aged 2 to over 100, including preventive services (cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants), restorative treatments (fillings, extractions, root canals), and prosthetics (crowns, dentures, bridges). Services are delivered at a dedicated dental and medical specialty center.
  • Foot and ankle care COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF RICHMOND INC
    direct service
    Diagnoses and treats foot and ankle conditions including sports injuries, diabetes-related complications, ingrown nails, bunions, plantar fasciitis, and geriatric foot issues. Offers both surgical and non-surgical treatments such as orthotics, wound care, and ESWT.
  • Nutrition counseling COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF RICHMOND INC
    direct service
    Provides nutrition counseling services through registered dietitians for weight management, diabetes, and other special dietary needs.
  • Pediatric care COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF RICHMOND INC
    direct service
    Provides pediatric services including well-child check-ups, immunizations, and treatment for sick children, with specialized support for chronic conditions such as asthma and diabetes.
  • Primary medical care services COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF RICHMOND INC
    direct service
    Delivers primary care services including screenings, vaccinations, health checks, and chronic condition management for patients of all ages, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, using a sliding fee scale. Services are provided across four healthcare locations in Staten Island.
  • Support services and material assistance COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF RICHMOND INC
    direct service
    Provides enrollment assistance in W.I.C. and S.N.A.P., school or housing guidance, and material support such as Pack N’ Play, pajamas, and diapers to patients and families in need.
  • Women’s and maternal health services COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF RICHMOND INC
    direct service
    Provides comprehensive women’s health services including annual check-ups, gynecological care, family planning, prenatal and postpartum care, STI screenings, and clinical breast exams. Also offers specialized maternal and infant health services through a multidisciplinary team including doulas, lactation counselors, and childbirth educators.
  • Provision of comprehensive health care services Lenox Hill Hospital
    direct service
    Provides inpatient and outpatient health care services to the community with a commitment to serving individuals regardless of their ability to pay.
  • Behavioral health and substance use services COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVES INC
    direct service
    Delivers mental health services for stress, anxiety, and depression, including psychiatric care with therapy and medication management, as well as substance abuse counseling and recovery support.