Institute:Office of National Coordinator (ONC) Workforce Training Curriculum
Component:Introduction to Health Care and Public Health in the U.S.
Unit:Delivering Health Care - Part 1
Lecture:Organization of Health Care and the Federal, State, and Local Levels
Slide content:Health Resources and Services Administration ( HRSA ) - 1 Improve access to health care for individuals with: Low incomes, no insurance Certain medical issues Isolated Six bureaus and thirteen offices Provides leadership and funding to health care providers 16
Slide notes:The Health Resources and Services Administration, or HRSA , works to improve access to health care for individuals who are disadvantaged because of low income, lack of insurance, medical problems, or social isolation. With its six bureaus and thirteen offices, HRSA provides leadership and funding for health care providers who treat uninsured patients, those with HIV/AIDS, pregnant women, special-needs children, rural residents, and others. 16