Nonprofit Helping Low-Income Patients Describes Itself As 'Match.Com Meets The Peace Corps'

The transcript discusses Akers, a woman with severe arthritis, who turned her life around after prison by earning a scholarship. Despite her health challenges, she receives care at a community clinic. The Maven Project, a nonprofit, connects volunteer doctors with clinics in underserved areas via telehealth. It aims to improve access to specialty care for low-income patients. Founded by Dr. Lori Green, the project leverages retired doctors' expertise. The transcript highlights the project's impact, challenges in healthcare access, and its expansion goals.

What significant life change did Akers make after spending 14 years in prison?

• She moved to a different country.

• She earned a scholarship to the University of Washington.

• She became a doctor.

• She started her own business.

What is one of the main challenges faced by patients on Medicaid when accessing specialist care?

• Limited access to primary care doctors.

• Long wait times to see specialists.

• High cost of medications.

• Lack of insurance coverage.

How does the Maven Project help healthcare providers in underserved communities?

• By building new hospitals.

• By offering financial aid to patients.

• By connecting them with volunteer doctors through telehealth.

• By providing free medications.

Who is Dr. Katherine Upchurch and what role does she play in the Maven Project?

• A primary care doctor in Seattle.

• A retired cardiologist.

• The founder of the Maven Project.

• A volunteer rheumatologist providing consultations.

What inspired the creation of the Maven Project?

• The need for more hospitals in rural areas.

• The implementation of the Affordable Care Act and the retirement of many doctors.

• A shortage of medical school graduates.

• The rise of telehealth technology.

What is a unique aspect of the Maven Project's approach to healthcare?

• It only operates in California.

• It provides free surgeries to patients.

• It uses technology to connect retired doctors with clinics.

• It focuses on urban areas only.

What is the goal of the Maven Project by 2023?

• To partner with clinics in all 50 states.

• To provide free healthcare to all citizens.

• To open new hospitals in every state.

• To train new doctors in telehealth.