GAMC by the numbers

September 2, 2010 at 2:12AM

Patients on General Assistance Medical Care: 31,630, down from 37,023 in March.

GAMC patients enrolled in a coordinated care program at one of four hospitals offering it: 12,820.

Total slots for coordinated care under the new patient-enrollment caps: 14,990, down from 17,539.

Open slots remaining for GAMC coordinated care patients: 3,767, all at Hennepin County Medical Center.

Funds allocated to the four hospitals offering coordinated care to GAMC patients: $71 million.

Funds allocated for all other hospitals to treat GAMC patients in emergency departments: $30 million

Source: Minnesota Department of Human Services

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