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This comprehensive business planning guide outlines the strategic phases to address Jacksonville's uninsured population. From securing conceptual buy-in to establishing equitable financial planning, this resource navigates the challenges faced by hospitals, CEOs, CFOs, and the Mayor's Office. Learn how to gain real-time support through effective politicking and council engagement. With key statistics on the uninsured demographics and the burden of uncompensated care, this guide provides insights for creating a sustainable healthcare solution.
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3 PHASES • Conceptual Buy-in(1 year) • There is a problem • It can be addressed • Let’s do it! (incrementally) • Financial Planning(3 months) • Assumptions & Proformas -- the real costs • “Equitable” distribution of the financial burden
3rd Phase: Real-Time Buy-in(Begin again) • Hospitals • Old Wounds • CEOs vs CFOs • Mayor’s Office • Assignments: Politicking & Why to say “Yes” • City Council • Auditors • Council Members • Election • JaxCare Appropriation
Jacksonville’s Uninsured • 100,000 uninsured – one in every 8 people • 25 % are children • 73 % of uninsured adults are employed • 70 % earn less than 200 % FPL • Most uninsured work in low-wage jobs or for small businesses that do not offer health benefits.
Uncompensated Care • Duval County hospitals contribute more than $90 million in uncompensated care annually • Though Shands Jacksonville contributes the lion’s share, all hospitals are affected.
Jacksonville Community Forumson Health Care and the Uninsured Providers