You are the director of the Little Sprig Community Hospital in the rural mid-west. You need to set up a primary care clinic to provide access and care at a reduced cost, possibly free. The residents of the community work but do not make enough to afford health insurance and make too much to qualify for Medicaid. There has been an increase in the incidences of high blood pressure, diabetes, and other chronic diseases. There is also an increase in outdoor related injuries. You have determined that you need staff, supplies, and equipment. The local town has donated an abandoned building for the actual physical location. The federal and state government haven't offered much in assistance. You have recently heard of public private partnerships and wonder if this might be a solution for your clinic.
Prepare a white paper for your boss that outlines the benefits and disadvantages of this approach for the new clinic.
Discuss who you would approach and why.
What would they bring to the table and what would we agree to in return?
How will this achieve the goal of more access and lower price for the community? Be sure to discuss specific resources.
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