Ohio Breast and Cervical Cancer Project: Providing Critical Services for Ohioans
The Ohio Breast and Cervical Cancer Project (BCCP) celebrates its 30th anniversary by offering crucial screening and diagnostic services for Ohio women at or below 300% of the federal poverty level. The program has seen an increase in the number of women served annually, reaching over 6,000 per year. The BCCP focuses on early detection and support for those diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer, contributing to improved outcomes and increased access to care.
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Ohio Breast and Cervical Cancer Project National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program 30th Anniversary Oct. 7, 2021
Ohio Midwestern state. Population = 11.7 million. Land area = 40,858 square miles.
Ohio Breast and Cervical Cancer Project (BCCP) Background Provides breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services for Ohioans at or below 300% federal poverty level (FPL). (State funds are used for 251-300% of FPL.) Clients are enrolled and navigated through four regional enrollment agencies (REAs). More than 700 provider organizations are enrolled and paid for services provided.
BCCP Clients Served The number of women served annually in Ohio s BCCP program increased in recent years, after a sharp decline several years ago resulting from the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid expansion. ODH BCCP now serves more than 6,000 women per year. Clients Served 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 Unlike many other states, Ohio continued to see an increased number of individuals served during the COVID-19 pandemic last year. 2000 1000 0 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Possible Reasons for Increase in Women Served Eligibility expansion to 300% FPL effective July 1, 2019. Regional navigation through regional enrollment agencies system is not dependent solely on referrals from providers. Community clinical linkages. Quality improvement efforts to increase cervical cancer screenings.
Navigation Through REAS Regional enrollment agencies (REAs) provide navigation services for all BCCP clients served each year (>6,800) plus the number of Medicaid treatment clients (currently 571). Includes enrolling all clients in BCCP, scheduling screening appointments, and requesting results. For clients with abnormal screening results, REAs schedule appointments for diagnostic procedures. If a client is diagnosed with cancer, the REA helps to complete a BCCP Medicaid application and submits it to Medicaid. REA works to get treatment plans to help the client maintain Medicaid coverage through the duration of treatment. Once a client completes treatment, the REAs work to schedule any necessary future breast and cervical cancer screening services.
Cancer Diagnoses Through Ohio BCCP During the past grant year: 153 BCCP clients diagnosed with breast cancer. Two BCCP clients diagnosed with cervical cancer. 51 BCCP clients diagnosed with CIN (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia) II or III.
Modernizing Ohios BCCP Process Ohio has worked with the four REAs to modernize methods of client enrollment and communication through the use of two tools: FormDr. Care Message.
FormDr Provides everything needed to easily send and receive HIPAA compliant forms online. Sends clients forms to fill out on their phone, tablet, or computer. Has the ability to create and customize forms as needed. Allows patients to securely sign and submit completed forms directly back to the REAs regional account. Includes enrollment forms, consent forms, and income verification.
Care Message Communicate with clients by text messaging regarding appointments, services due, and any other pertinent program inquires. Benefits: Quick process for connecting with patients. Marketing tool. English and Spanish messaging.
One-On-One Communication
Why FormDr and Care Message Matter Previously, hard copy forms had to be signed by clients and mailed back. The combination of FormDr and Care Message reduces the time it takes to enroll and recall clients. Care Message enables reminders and recall in a way that is simple for regional enrollment agencies and clients. https://formdr.com/ https://www.caremessage.org/
Thank you for visiting. For more information: Website: https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odh/kn ow-our-programs/breast-cervical-cancer- project Phone: 1-844-430-BCCP (2227) Email: BCCP@odh.ohio.gov
