Health Care Access Now
Hospitals and Health CareOhio, United States11-50 Employees
Health Care Access Now (HCAN) operates within the hospital and health care sector, focusing on improving health outcomes for Cincinnati’s most vulnerable residents. The organization delivers care coordination through two programs—Adult Health Care Coordination and Maternal & Child Health Care Coordination—using a workforce of Community Health Workers to connect individuals with medical, behavioral health, and social services, while also supporting chronic disease management. In addition, HCAN provides Certified Application Counselor services to help people navigate health insurance options, at no charge. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, HCAN positions itself as a locally focused partner addressing health disparities and high costs by linking clients to appropriate community resources. The organization also runs CHW Certification Training, contributing to workforce development by preparing individuals to conduct community-based care coordination. A recent partnership development noted HCAN’s HUB expanding through collaboration with The BLACK Collaborative Inc., reflecting ongoing community integration and program expansion.