Grants of $10,000 to $20,000
Aimed at Improving Rural Health Outcomes
LONG
ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Sept. 12,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fidelis Care, a statewide health
plan with more than 2.4 million members in New York State and a Centene Corporation
company, has opened the application process for its 2024 rural
health grant program. The grants range from $10,000 to $20,000
each and are aimed at assisting healthcare providers and
community-based organizations that support health and wellness in
rural communities across New York
State. The application is available at
fideliscare.org/rural-grant. The deadline to apply is October 4, 2024.
"Fidelis Care is pleased to offer these grants to providers and
organizations that work to improve health outcomes in rural
communities across New York
State," said Fidelis Care Chief Medical Officer Dr.
Vincent Marchello. "The grants are
designed to enhance programs and build partnerships that address
barriers to care such as transportation, the availability of
primary care providers and medical facilities, health literacy,
social stigma, and other factors faced by rural communities."
Rural healthcare providers are essential in ensuring that the
nearly 60 million Americans living in rural areas, including 1.5
million in New York State, receive
adequate medical care. The U.S. Government Accountability Office
shows that these communities often face significant barriers to
healthcare access, including a shortage of providers, longer travel
distances to medical facilities, and limited access to specialized
services. Rural residents also often experience a lack of broadband
internet, which hinders the use of telehealth services that have
become crucial in expanding access to care.
Recipients of the Fidelis Care rural health grants will be
chosen based upon strength of proposal including impact,
sustainability, organizational rating, social media verification,
and regional location. Fidelis Care plans to announce the
recipients of its 2024 rural health grant program awards in early
November.
For more information or to apply, visit
fideliscare.org/rural-grant.
About Fidelis Care
Fidelis Care is a
mission-driven health plan offering quality, affordable coverage
for children and adults of all ages and at all stages of life, and
a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a leading
healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier
lives. With more than 2.4 million members
statewide, Fidelis Care believes that all New Yorkers
should have access to affordable, quality health insurance. Follow
us on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/fidelis-care, on
Twitter at @fideliscare, Instagram at @fideliscare, and
on Facebook at facebook.com/fideliscare. For more information,
call Fidelis Care at 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547) or
visit fideliscare.org.
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