Health and Human Services Stimulus Projects
Potential projects
Health Department
- Electronic Medical Records: ($ TBD) The Medical Society of
Sedgwick County (MSSC), along with physicians and hospitals in Sedgwick
County, is already in the process of implementing an electronic medical
records (EMR) system that will allow providers to send patient information
back and forth.
The exchange of health information is complicated, in part, because of the highly sensitive and personal information involved. The computers, servers and networks that carry the information must be secure. Legal issues, such as who has the rights to the information — patients, providers, insurance companies, for example — must be addressed.
Improved health outcomes, improved efficiencies for local physicians and hospitals that eventually lowers health costs for everyone in the community.
County Commission Approved for Application
This section will be updated as projects are approved by the county commission.
Federal Awards and Status
Department on Aging
- Dept of Agriculture Nutrition Assistance Program ARRA funding: Funding for the local community is $162,567 and state-wide is $865,164. Funding source is Department of Agriculture. Funding is awarded by formula to existing providers. Funding is available for congregate and home-delivered meals and must be expended within two years of receipt. These funds will be distributed to contracting providers in a manner consistent with existing funds.
There are no additional costs anticipated. Additional meals will be available to those who meet eligibility criteria. No new jobs are anticipated in relation to this funding.