Who is contributing services?
Physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners from across the community are all being recruited to volunteer their time. Those donating time will be publicly recognized for their contributions. Duke, Durham Regional, and North Carolina Specialty Hospitals are all donating hospital services; including inpatient stays, diagnostic and ancillary services, and operating room charges. LabCorp will donate lab studies. Durham Diagnostic Imaging and Atlantic Diagnostics have agreed to provide diagnostic imaging. The success of this project hinges on a high level of participation. If everyone does their part, no one has to do too much. In Buncombe County, more than 90% of physicians participate in PA. Duke, Durham Regional, and North Carolina Specialty Hospitals will all be donating hospital services; including inpatient stays, diagnostic and ancillary services, and operating room charges. LabCorp will donate lab studies. Negotiations are in process with diagnostic imaging companies.
