Community Health Access and Navigation in Tennessee (CHANT)

Evidence Step: Strong Evidence Strong Evidence Two or more rigorous evaluations support the program model.
Department: Health
Priority Area: Strong Families and Communities

Program Description

The Community Health Access and Navigation in Tennessee (CHANT) program is an integrated model of care coordination provided through local health departments. The program serves children and youth with special health care needs, pregnant and postpartum women, children under 21, and families. It provides enhanced patient-centered engagement, assistance with navigating complex systems, and care coordination of medical and social service needs. Families and individuals are connected to available resources which may include reimbursement for medical services and assistance with co-pays, deductibles, and co-insurance.

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Details

Program Demographic: Infancy / Early Childhood, Children, Adolescents / Young Adults, Adults, Families, Persons with Disability
Delivery Setting: Organization / Business / Local Government, Home, Mobile, Other Community Setting
Current Participants: 11,315

Research

This strategy is appropriate for CHANT, although the study itself appears to be for those diagnosed with cancer. The processes that are used are very similar.
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