PRIMARY CARE COALITION OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY MARYLAND INC

Programs

1. Montgomery cares provides health care to adults who live in montgomery county, maryland and have incomes below 250% of the federal poverty level. In fiscal year 2025, 24,800 patients received services through montgomery cares, including primary and preventive health visits, behavioral health services, referrals for specialty care, and access to medications. Montgomery cares is a public-private partnership composed of independent safety-net primary care organizations, six hospitals, the montgomery county department of health and human services, and the primary care coalition, as well as volunteer health practitioners and other community-based organizations. The primary care coalition administers montgomery cares and is responsible for coordinating the services of the participating health care partners to provide high-quality, efficient, accessible, and equitable health services to low-income, uninsured adults in montgomery county.

   $13,615,670 spentof which $10,355,723 as grants$113,924 earned by the program
   60% of program spending

2. Latino health initiative: por nuestra salud y bienestar (lhi-pnsb) began in fiscal year 2021 in response to the inequities many latinos faced in montgomery county with covid-19, including having essential jobs, higher poverty rates, lack of health insurance, and a greater incidence of preexisting health conditions like diabetes. Pcc administered this multi-partner health equity program for the hispanic/ latino community on behalf of the montgomery county latino health initiative. The program is expected to sunset in fy26.

   $1,673,104 spentof which $1,606,023 as grants
   7% of program spending

3. Care for kids provides affordable primary, specialty, behavioral health, and dental care for children of low-income families in montgomery county who are not eligible for other state or federal health programs. In fiscal year 2025, 10,062 children participated in the progrram, which provides access to services ranging from well child visits to case management for children with complex medical needs. Care for kids is a public-private partnership composed of the montgomery county department of health and human services, montgomery county school based health centers, private health care providers and safety-net clinics, kaiser permanente of the mid-atlantic states and the primary care coalition.

   $1,630,623 spentof which $887,840 as grants
   7% of program spending

4. Nexus montgomery is a collaboration among montgomery county, maryland's six hospitals and community partners to promote health, reduce hospital utilization and manage total cost of care for the shared community in ways that no single hospital could achieve on its own. The primary care coalition has served as the management entity for nexus montgomery since its inception in 2015, providing organizational infrastructure, staffing, data analytics, evaluation and program implementation. Programs include:-snf alliance: a learning collaborative with the hospitals and 30+ skilled nursing facilities (snfs) to improve snf capacity for quality care, reduce readmissions to hospitals, and decrease total cost of care.-behavioral health crisis systems: build community capacity (crisis beds, medical respite care program for homeless), and facilitate collaborative efforts to set strategy and improve processes across entities for enhanced behavioral health crisis response.

   $626,278 spentof which $3,280 as grants$677,263 earned by the program
   3% of program spending

5. The workforce capacity (wfc) program, supports low-income residents, particularly immigrants and people of color, by providing employment and training opportunities for healthcare careers. Through this initiative pcc has supported training in certified nursing assistant/geriatric nursing assistant, phlebotomy, pharmacy and certified medication technician educational programs. The program has forged strong relationships with local healthcare facilities to secure mentorship and employment placements, facilitating smooth transitions into the workforce. The program offers comprehensive support services, including resume writing, interview preparation, and career counseling to prepare participants for entry-level jobs and future career pathways.

   $664,849 spent
   3% of program spending

6. Other programs and services the primary care coalition works on many levels to increase access to health care and improve the health and lives of our neighbors who are experiencing vulnerability. We connect people to services. We support health care providers with technical assistance in areas including quality assurance, data analysis and health informatics, and process improvement. We build systems by engaging diverse stakeholders to discuss shared challenges and develop systems of care that meet the needs of our community. Examples of additional pcc programs designed to improve systems of care for vulnerable residents:-connecting to health coverage. The primary care coalition serves as the performance manager for the capital south region connector program, which assists prince george's county residents in enrolling in medicaid and private health insurance coverage through the maryland health connectionthe state-based insurance marketplace.

   $4,382,885 spentof which $3,378,743 as grants
   19% of program spending

The 6 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $22,593,409.