Eyes on Access Case Study: An Optometry Workforce Pipeline for Massachusetts Health Centers
Spotlight on the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers and the New England College of Optometry Partnership
Year Developed: 2023
Resource Type: Publication.Primary Audience: PCAs
Secondary Audience: Board of Directors; C-Suites (CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, CMOs, etc.)
Language(s): English
Developed by: National Association of Community Health Centers (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: This case study highlights the partnership components of the 50-year workforce pipeline program between a state Primary Care Association, a school of Optometry and local health centers.
Resource Details: t also illustrates the importance of optometrists in a health center who serve as the "primary care providers of the eye". The critical elements of an optometry workforce pipeline program are described for others to consider replicating in their state.
Resource Topic: Workforce, Health Equity
Resource Subtopic: —Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), , Programs and Services, —Value-Based Health Care Transformation, Development and Training.
Keywords: Access to Care, Case Studies, Integrated Care, Partnerships.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.