How does the Clinic continue to provide economical healthcare in the face of rising costs?
The clinic maintains financial stability through the generous support of the Central Texas community and through constant efforts to increase efficiency. In 2006 the Board of Directors created two new giving groups, the “Council of 100” and the “President’s Council” in 2006. Council of 100 members make an annual of gift of $1,000, contributing more than $130,000 in 2010. President’s Council members contribute $5,000 annually and their gifts totaled almost $100,000 last year. The Clinic’s annual fundraiser, the “There’s no such thing as a free lunch” Luncheon raised more than $300,000 for PCC in 2010. Examples of how the clinic increases its efficiency include reducing the client no-show rate and aggressively recovering costs through reimbursement programs for which some patients are eligible (i.e.-Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP programs). Recognizing that when patients seek an appointment they want to be seen quickly, the clinic works to keep the wait time for the next available appointment
