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The HCC: A Rural Health Network
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The primary focus of The Health Care Collaborative of Rural Missouri, A Rural Health Care Network, is to address the needs of an aging population that continues to grow, provide resources for health information technology and support integration efforts among area providers; and expand programs that establish healthy lifestyles in the county.
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As a result of a needs assessment conducted by the seven agencies that make up the Health Care Collaborative Executive Board—Lafayette County Health Department, Lafayette Regional Health Center, Rodgers-Lafayette Dental and Health Center, Care Connection for Aging Services, Pathways Community Behavioral Healthcare, Inc., the 4-Life Center, and about 70 Community Representatives from the General Membership Committee—this Rural Health Care Network has jointly agreed to the following:
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Implement and oversee the expansion and delivery of a system of primary care, dental care, behavioral health, health and wellness prevention programs, and school based programs
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Monitor and make recommendations regarding the availability and delivery of all primary health and mental health services in Lafayette County-with a specific emphasis on ensuring access to health care
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Offer a rural health insurance for area employers with a workplace wellness component that decreases insurance premiums over time. These programs are currently underway.
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Determine the feasibility of establishing a Center on Aging to meet the comprehensive health care needs of elders throughout Lafayette County and surrounding areas
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Develop a comprehensive Health Information Technology (HIT) plan that addresses the needs of all health providers throughout the County. The HCC has been instrumental in helping providers navigate to e-prescriptions as well as supporting an emergency department information system at LRHC.
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Continue to provide and expand programs that promote healthy habits to combat chronic disease
To address these issues the HCC has established the following committees:
Health Information Technology (HIT)
Healthy Lifestyles
Social Services
Important Downloads:
2010-2011 Annual Report
2011 Impact Statement
Contact the HCC for more information or to find how you can get involved.