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Free clinic officials describe growing demand, say Medicaid acceptance expands access
Summary
The Flint/Palatine free clinic told the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors it has started accepting Medicaid, expanded services and seeks county help to add exam rooms and staffing to meet rising demand, especially for dental and behavioral health.
Elizabeth Ream, director of the Flint Clinic, told the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 23 that the clinic has broadened services across a four‑county area and recently began accepting Medicaid to help patients who have coverage but limited provider access. "If you happen to have Medicaid insurance, it doesn't mean you can see a doctor," Ream said, describing local specialists' low Medicaid participation and the clinic’s role coordinating care.
Ream said the clinic now provides medical, dental, behavioral health and nutrition services and uses charity‑care arrangements and a clearinghouse called AccessNow to place uninsured patients with specialists. She cited…
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