b'52IDENTIFIED HEALTH NEED | Access to Affordable Health CareInvesting $497,215 to provide fi nancial and prescription assistance counselors in 2021, the Hospital ensured that 749 community members had needed medications, coordinating $1.2 million in medication vouchers and prescriptions to manage disease and improve patients health and life quality.The Hospital invested $1,621,740 to improve access to adult and pediatric dental care, which includes Concord Hospital Family Health Center Dental Clinic, which provided 1,624 dental appointments for low-income, vulnerable community members. The Hospital ensured support for chronic health conditions, like Coronary Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD),DENTAL CARE breast cancer, heart disease and diabetes, by investing nearly $2.1 million in programming and services for patients.This health needs category, broadly identifi ed by community members, includes chronic disease prevention and care, access to resources about fi nancial information and making care more aff ordable, improved access to medical andAFFORDABLE HE Adental care and better integration and coordination of care.T O LTA number of healthcare system programs and servicesSS HEC ACrespond to this need. Even with expanding insurance optionsC $ 64,466,986 Rcombined to improve access, aff ordability and information to A EAand programs to improve the health of those living in theC TH NI Eregion, assuring access to needed medical care, regardlessEV MIN STof a persons ability to pay, remains at the heart of ConcordG THRO INVEHospitals Charitable Mission. UGHLast year, the Hospital provided $3,748,899 in neededConcord Hospital Achievements in 2021 include:medical care to 5,068 people in the Hospital, at Concord Hospital Family Health Center and in CHMGs primaryServing 4,140 people through a number of diabetes and specialty care practices. Support for high insuranceinitiatives, from education and prevention to deductibles and patient co-pays ensures that fi nancialspecialized support;concerns are not barriers to receiving needed medical care. Providing 6,128 people Financial Counseling and Prescription Assistance, eliminating barriers to care and improved health;Providing 33,666 primary care, behavioral health and dental visits for 9,261 people at Concord Hospital Family Health Center;Assuring 16,720 people with Medicaid access to needed care.PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE'