Project Access is a regional network of physicians and hospitals collaborating to provide specialty-level, universal, on-demand health care access for medically underserved citizens living at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. With more than 80% of Spokane physicians pledging support of Project Access outreach, it is the care and dedication of our physician and health care volunteers that make this goal possible.

In 2012, 1,025 patients were enrolled and received over $11 million in donated medical services. That’s nearly $25 of medical services value for each dollar spent by Project Access.

Traditionally, care for the uninsured has been haphazard, fragmented and inefficient—frustrating both patients and physicians.  Project Access coordinates the care of these patients, reducing the use of the specialty medical service providers’ resources to check insurance eligibility, contact patients for appointments, secure outside medical records, and ensure follow-up.

Physicians who donate their time and talents allow Project Access to be successful and serve our patients. Nearly 80% of Spokane physicians pledge their support to Project Access. We look forward to continuing to work with the local medical community to sustain this program.

Project Access coordinates service donated from physicians, increasing efficiency at the physician’s practice by reducing repeat patients and aggregating charity care. These donated services include:

• Physician office visits

• Surgeries and treatments (both inpatient and outpatient)

• Laboratory and radiology services

• Hospital care

• Durable medical equipment (such as wheelchairs and crutches)

• Interpretation services

• Transportation to patient appointments

• Low-cost prescription medications.

Project Access enrollment information and application forms can be downloaded HERE.