❤️ 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
🏆 $399 Prize
⏰ 20 days left
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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
- Patient navigation program design and workflow
- Staff training curriculum and materials
- Patient education resources in English and Spanish
- 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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