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What is a Community Health Center

WebAffordable Health Care for All Since the nation’s first health Community Health Centers opened in 1965, expansion of the federally supported health center system to over 1,400 …

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$6 Billion for Health Centers Is a Significant Step Toward

WebToday the White House announced a historic investment of $6 billion dollars in the nation’s community health centers to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines, testing and …

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America’s Health Centers: By the Numbers

WebIn 2022, health centers and marked the historic milestone of serving 31.5 million patients. Health centers generate $85 billion in economic activity in their …

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What is a Community Health Center

WebThis day-to-day work helps keep businesses open and employees healthy. Health center are partners in rebuilding the economy. Health centers produce over $63 billion in …

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Social Drivers of Health Initiative

WebNACHC is moving forward with adopting the term “social drivers of health” in lieu of “social determinants of health”, as this more accurately describes the ability for policy-makers, …

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Health Center Leaders Attend Roundtable at the White House

WebHealth center leaders visit the White House: Kim Schwartz, CEO of Roanoke Chowan Community Health Center (NC) and Neil Calman, CEO of the Institute for …

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The MOBILE Health Care Act: Everything You Need to Know

WebIn March 2023 Congress passed the MOBILE Health Care Act (S. 958) in the fall of 2022. The bipartisan legislation will dramatically expand the ability of Community Health …

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Rapid Expansion of AI and Tech Tools Serve Health Center …

WebNov 17, 2023. Community Health Centers around the country are consistently testing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and tech tools for creative outreach. At the National Association …

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America's Health Centers: 2022 Snapshot

WebCommunity Health Centers are nonprofit, patient-governed organizations that provide high-quality, comprehensive primary healthcare to people living in areas with few primary care …

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Community Health Center Chartbook 2020

WebHealth Centers $2,370. Costs for health center Medicare patients are 10% lower than physician office patients and 30% lower than outpatient clinics. Source: Mukamel, D.B., …

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Directory of PCAs & HCCNs

WebCommunity Health Centers of Arkansas. Lanita White, PharmD, Chief Executive Officer. T (501)374-8225 F (501)374-9734. www.chc-ar.org. California Primary Care Association. …

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New York Times Editorial: Help From the Obama Administration …

WebThe National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) was founded in 1971 to promote efficient, high quality, comprehensive health care that is …

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Federal Grant Funding

WebNACHC is focused on passing a bill to reauthorize the federal Community Health Center Fund, which is set to expire on September 30, 2023, the end of the federal fiscal year …

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The New York Times: A Shadow Safety Net Stretched to the Limit

WebNew York Times Magazine reporter Mattathias Schwartz profiles the challenges of health centers dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic in a feature article: “Outside New York, …

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NACHC's 2024 Migrant Health Award Winners

WebEvery year the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) honors outstanding individuals and organizations for their meaningful contributions to …

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CHILL’D-Out: A Heat and Health Risk Factor Screening

WebCHILL’D OUT. Use this questionnaire with your patients to assess risk factors for health harms from heat or poor air quality. Then, create a Heat Action Plan with your patient.

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Q4T Sparks a New Era in Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health

WebQ4T is a transformative new tool that helps health center staff look at quality ASRH services in a new light, with tangible strategies for improvement. The Q4T (Quality 4 Teens) …

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Social Drivers vs. Social Determinants: Using Clear Terms

WebRecent research suggests that “drivers” is a more accessible, understandable term that communities prefer. The National PRAPARE® Team is moving forward with adopting the …

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