CHCS Launches Affinity Group for U.S. Charity Care Programs

Following implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), an estimated 20 million individuals will remain without health insurance, suggesting a continued need for charity care programs that offer low- or no-cost coverage to the uninsured. However, it is unclear who in 2014 will seek such coverage, what their health needs will be, or how they will utilize charitable health care services.

To remain viable, charity care programs must now consider how to adapt their business models and delivery systems to uncertain resources and demand for services following ACA implementation. With support from Kaiser Permanente through a charitable fund established at the East Bay Community Foundation, CHCS has launched an affinity group for 10 invited charity care programs to share best practices and consider potential roles in the state insurance exchanges and/or Medicaid.

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