Our Approach

In 2007, stakeholders from across the state began discussing the idea of establishing a program that would assist communities across South Carolina in forming "networks of care" to meet the needs of the uninsured. In 2008, AccessHealth SC was formally established as a centralized resource for technical support to foster the creation of sustainable, community-based, data-driven networks of care to coordinate healthcare services for the uninsured. The goals are to improve utilization of health services and improve health quality of life.

AccessHealth SC also has made the collection of health data a priority, seeing it as an integral part of securing long-term solutions for South Carolina's uninsured population. To this end, the program has partnered with the South Carolina Office of Research and Statistics and South Carolina Rural Health Research Center to collect additional and network specific data on demographics, disease trends and the utilization of healthcare resources. This knowledge creates a better understanding of the health care system in SC and can be useful to healthcare providers and policymakers in establishing future policies and programs.

AccessHealth SC's proactive approach to addressing healthcare needs of the uninsured has attracted support from a diverse and influential group of public and private partners from across South Carolina. This convergence of intellect, experience, passion, and commitment is the heart of AccessHealth SC and the very reason this important initiative will be successful.