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Dear Friend,
We are often asked about rising healthcare costs and what can be done to reduce them in Wake County. Nationally, there is a concept known as healthcare hotspotting—a data-driven approach that identifies patients with the greatest healthcare needs and highest healthcare costs, then addresses the factors driving those challenges.
Simply put:
• The sickest 5% of the population accounts for nearly 50% of all healthcare spending. Shockingly, the sickest 1% of the population accounts for 28% of all healthcare spending.
• Nearly 90% of the nation's healthcare expenditures are associated with chronic medical or mental health conditions.
By focusing on these high-need patients with healthcare hot spotting, healthcare providers can deliver coordinated care that improves outcomes while lowering costs.
AMM is part of the solution. We care for many individuals who fall within that top 5% and provide them with a medical home. As a result, 68% of our patients report fewer trips to the emergency room. In 2025, Alliance generated more than $25 million in healthcare cost savings through prevented ER visits.
We are grateful for our partnership with WakeMed, where many of our patient referrals come from. Incredibly, WakeMed has the 9th busiest trauma center in the country and the 13th busiest ER in the country. Together, we work to identify and care for high-need patients before a health crisis sends them back to the ER.
We serve uninsured adults with dignity, compassion, and respect, helping them achieve better health and greater stability. The impact extends beyond the individual patient, strengthening families and creating healthier futures for generations to come.
As we approach the end of our fiscal year, we hope you will consider a gift to support this important work for our community's most vulnerable neighbors.
Sincerely,
Pete Tannenbaum,
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The Fiscal Year End is Almost Here
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A few years ago, Jessica walked into the emergency room, desperate for relief from back pain. When asked if she had a primary care physician, she shared, “I can’t afford one.” For years, Jessica could only pay for routine Pap smears, but nothing else. That all changed when Jessica was referred to Alliance Medical Ministry (AMM). Her providers quickly discovered her health issues and began working with her to take control. Her primary care provider took a holistic approach to her care and referred her to AMM’s Head of Farming and Wellness, where she joined the Spring Wellness Challenge, a no-cost wellness program. Jessica didn’t just participate—she thrived, and has since committed to exercising twice a week. Through determination and the support of AMM, Jessica has taken charge of her health, proving that with the right care, anything is possible.
It is through your gifts to AMM that wellness programs, like the one that helped Jessica, are held at no cost for AMM's patients. Click here to donate today.
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Summer Harvest
Summer is in full swing, and the garden has a lot of produce ready for harvest! All produce from the garden goes directly to AMM patients at no cost to them. Our most recent harvest included banana peppers, yellow squash, zucchini, cucumbers, sungold tomatoes, and blueberries.
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June is For Pollinators
Without the work of various pollinators, the AMM garden would not be able to thrive.
"Pollinator Week is an annual celebration in support of pollinator health that was initiated and is managed by Pollinator Partnership. It is a time to raise awareness for pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them." - The Pollinator Partnership
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Dr. Burkett- President Elect
Congratulations to Dr. Burkett, who is the new President-Elect of the Old North State Medical Society and is also the L.A. Scruggs Medical Society. The Old North State Medical Society was founded in 1887 for African American physicians, dentists, and pharmacists who were excluded from other medical societies. "For over 135 years, ONSMS has led the charge in transforming healthcare, advocating for minority physicians, and supporting the most vulnerable patients in North Carolina."
Old North State Medical Society
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The days are getting hotter, so it's essential to be prepared! Check out some of these hot weather tips from Ready.gov!
- Never leave people or pets in a closed car on a warm day.
- If air conditioning is not available in your home, find a cooling option.
- Take cool showers or baths.
- Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
- Use your oven less to help reduce the temperature in your home.
- If you’re outside, find shade. Wear a hat wide enough to protect your face.
- Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
- Wear an SPF of at least 30.
- Avoid high-energy activities or work outdoors, during midday heat, if possible.
- Check on family members, older adults, and neighbors.
- Watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
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