Partners in Care John A Pope MD MPH President, Arizona Chapter of the AAP 4-7-2017
Children with Special Healthcare Needs (CSHCN): AZ Scope1 250,000+ children in AZ Large majority with > 2 conditions Many dependent on Medicaid (AHCCCS), Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) 1http//azdhs.gov/phs/owch/o cshcn
Children with Special Healthcare Needs(CSHCN): Some Identified Problems1 Medical Home Care Coordination Missed school days Family provides care/ coordination Employment issues Financial stress Unmet medical/equipment needs Communication between providers and with school ? much improvement over last decade
Children with Special Healthcare Needs(CSHCN): Focus for Improvement American Health Care Act (AHCA) Children with long term health and well being have better outcomes in life Think about how we can work together