Camp County

Low Income Primary Care Access

Summary of Information:

Low Income Population: 5,504 (at or below 200% FPL, 1998)

Regular full time equivalency: 5.9

Full time equivalents serving the low-income population: .9

Ratio of low-income population to low-income FTE: 6,115:1

Considered a shortage of providers: Yes, designated low Income HPSA, 3/30/00

Physicians accepting new patients: 100%

Physicians accepting new patients who have Medicaid coverage: 68%

Physicians who can provide interpretation for non-English speaking patients: 68%

Languages interpreted: Spanish

*Surveys completed 2/00

Community Input: One hospital with limited services serves this county. There are only three incorporated towns in the county. The Hispanic population working in the poultry business has become an increasing percentage of the population, so language barriers are increasing. Transportation is an access issue. Additionally, one must drive for obstetrical and gynecological care.
	Prepared by Community Health Provider Resources, Texas Department of Health, as part of The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation East Texas Rural Access Program; Spring 2001