Dr. Porteus is Chief Executive Officer of WellSpace Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center providing extensive health, dental, and behavioral health services.
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Eliminating the Safety Net
The concept of a safety net sets off alarm bells for many administrators and public health professionals. It connotes duplication, inefficiency, incoherence and a 2-tiered health delivery system. It misses the very real business opportunities and positive health impacts that have emerged for the entire population.