❤️ Cardiovascular Access Innovation: Improving Heart Care at Grady Hospital

Design a patient navigation system to reduce cardiovascular care disparities for uninsured and underinsured patients at Grady Hospital in Atlanta.

The Challenge:

Grady Hospital serves Atlanta's most vulnerable populations, but cardiovascular patients face significant barriers to care continuity. We need an intervention that can:

  • Reduce missed cardiology appointments by 50%
  • Improve medication adherence for heart failure patients
  • Connect patients to community resources and financial assistance
  • Provide culturally competent care coordination
  • Bridge communication gaps between specialists and primary care

Current Challenges:

  • 40% no-show rate for cardiology follow-ups
  • Language barriers for 30% of patient population
  • Complex insurance and financial assistance navigation
  • Limited transportation options
  • Poor health literacy around cardiovascular disease
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Requirements & Deliverables

Program Requirements

  • Target Population: Uninsured/underinsured cardiovascular patients at Grady
  • Clinical Integration: Must work within existing Grady workflow systems
  • Cultural Competency: Bilingual capacity and cultural sensitivity training
  • Evidence Base: Use proven patient navigation and care coordination models

Deliverables

  1. Patient navigation program design and workflow
  2. Staff training curriculum and materials
  3. Patient education resources in English and Spanish
  4. Outcome measurement framework and pilot plan

Evaluation Criteria

  • Clinical Impact (40%): Potential to improve cardiovascular outcomes
  • Health Equity (30%): Addresses disparities in care access
  • Feasibility (20%): Realistic implementation within hospital systems
  • Sustainability (10%): Can be maintained with hospital resources

Who Should Apply

  • Patient navigation specialists
  • Cardiovascular health professionals
  • Community health workers with hospital experience
  • Healthcare social workers and case managers

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