HRSA's models that work program: Implications for improving access to primary health care

The main objective of the Models That Work Campaign (MTW) is improving acce ss to health care for vulnerable and underserved populations. A collaborati on between the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC) at the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and 39 cosponsors-among them national a ssociations, state and federal agencies, community-based organizations, fou ndations, and businesses-this initiative gives recognition and visibility t o innovative and effective service delivery models. Models are selected bas ed on a set of criteria that includes delivery of high quality primary care services, community participation, integration of health and social servic es, quantifiable outcomes, and replicability. Winners of the competition ar e showcased nationally and hired to provide training to other communities. to document and publish their strategies. and to provide onsite technical a ssistance on request.