Since its inception in January 2008, PANV and its network of Volunteer Physicians have remained committed to its mission of providing and expanding access to specialty medical care for “safety net” patients. Today, PANV counts with more than 396 physicians who have provided approximately $720,000 in pro-bono specialty medical care to more than 605 patients.

• PANV Volunteer Physician Specialists see patients from the participating "safety net", all services rendered are free of charge
  
• Referred patients receive eligibility screening and medical evaluations by medical providers at their respective "safety net" sites
  
• Patients are low-income, uninsured Fairfax County and Alexandria City residents with incomes at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty level guidelines
• PANV provides interpretation services in 173 languages and sign language
• Participating "safety net" entities can provide medications and can coordinate necessary diagnostic testing, X-ray, and lab services as recommended by Volunteer Physician Specialists
• Participating "safety net" providers will coordinate and schedule in-patient and out-patient hospital procedures when indicated by Volunteer Physician Specialists' orders

To ensure quality, continuity of care, and timely delivery of services for referred patients, PANV staff has developed policies and procedures for referrals in collaboration with participating "safety net" administrators. "Safety net" representatives meet with PANV staff on an ongoing basis to refine processes and develop additional policies that respond to Volunteer Physician Specialists and "safety net" providers' concerns and needs.

 

 

 

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