Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center

The university operates a multi-specialty medical clinic providing both clinical training for students and high-quality, cost-efficient patient care. 30 physicians and non-physician professional providers performed services for nearly 34,000 patient visits across six specialties and three primary locations. The clinic serves insured, uninsured, medicare, medicaid, and other diverse populations. The clinic provided nearly 2,200 appointments for patients requiring an interpreter at a cost of over $80,000, including nearly 370 refugee physicals and follow up appointments. The clinic provided over $19,000 in free and discounted healthcare to eligible patients through its financial assistance policy and self-pay discounts. Rent-free space was provided to the senior health insurance program (ship) serving over 200 seniors. Clinic staff and providers also work at community wellness programs and health fairs providing school physicals and vaccinations free of charge to underserved populations. The university acts as a local, state and national resource for primary care physicians and associated health care providers.