Organization:
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Psychosocial assessments
Referrals to community resources
Short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and support groups
Explaining and offering support to patients and their families around the epidemiology of their diseases including social and environmental risk factors
Assistance to patients in accessing public benefits (TANF, SSI, Medicaid/Medicare, Food Stamps)
Assistance to uninsured and underinsured patients in accessing medications and medical equipment
Facilitating patient access to hospital/medical appointments by addressing transportation issues and other barriers to care
Ongoing tracking and follow up with MedStar Health Home Care/Homecare/Durable Medical Equipment services for complex cases to ensure continuity of care
Application: Available to Internal Medicine patients at Georgetown University Hospital. Call for more information.
