Camino de Salud Network

Program Overview: Program Goals and Aims

Goals

1. Improve the overall health and well-being of LAC+USC Healthcare Network Service Area patients and maximize availability of medical center resources for appropriate patient care needs.
2. Decrease unnecessary/inappropriate utilization of high-cost and intensive ED and inpatient services at LAC+USC Medical Center.
3. Improve communication and coordination of services between LAC+USC Medical Center and local non-profit primary care clinics.

Aims

1. Local, patient-centered, culturally competent care .
2. Coordination of Primary, specialty, and hospital care .
3. Improved health outcomes for the indigent patients in the Network .
4. Improved patient, staff, and physician satisfaction.
5. Long-term financial sustainability of the Network .