Case Study: The Newport Health Center

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The Newport Health Center (NHC) is a Primary Care practice owned and operated by the New London Hospital Association, Inc. (NLHA). With over 35,000 visits in FY 2015, the Newport Health Center provides a wide array of services including:
• Primary care
• Well–child exams
• Women’s healthcare
• Pre and post-natal care
• Orthopedic care
• Physical and Occupational therapy
• X-ray and Mammography services
• Laboratory services

NHC has approximately 47 new patients seeking financial aid each month. NLHA provides assistance to patients to in completing financial aid applications to identify programs they may be eligible for. The Sullivan County Grant Program is a type of financial aid that provides medical coverage for qualifying

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