STAT News recently reported on the newly issued federal Medicaid work requirements and the concerns they raise for patients and healthcare providers. The interim final rule, released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, introduces new directives for implementing these requirements. Of particular concern are the additional hurdles for individuals with high medical needs […]
Whitesburg, KY— Tomorrow in Whitesburg, Kentucky, receptionists will walk across a graduation stage as nurses. Medical assistants will become nurse practitioners. Employees who once thought college was financially out of reach will receive bachelor’s and MBA degrees — all while continuing to serve patients in the same rural Kentucky communities where they grew up. They […]
ACH CEO Amanda Pears Kelly was interviewed by Public News Service for a story examining how the Rural Health Transformation Fund could impact rural hospitals and community health centers across California amid looming Medicaid restructuring. Read the full story on Public News Service
Each spring, ACH has the honor and challenge of naming the Advocate of the Year. Among a field of exceptional nominees, two leaders stood out in 2026 for extraordinary service, one of whom is Brynn Felix. From her role as Chief Corporate Affairs and Legal Officer at Peninsula Community Health Services (PCHS) in Washington State, […]
Washington, D.C. — April 22, 2026 — Advocates for Community Health (ACH), a national leader in advancing federal policy and driving innovation to strengthen community health centers, today announced a new multi-year partnership with Aledade, a physician-led public benefit corporation and national leader in value-based care. Through this collaboration, ACH is expanding the tools, resources, […]
Selecting the 2026 ACH Advocate of the Year was a formidable task, as our membership includes many dedicated leaders who truly embody the spirit and mission of health centers. Among a field of exceptional nominees, Chris Bates was selected as one of two distinguished honorees during ACH’s Annual Member Meeting. As the Corporate Compliance Officer […]
The Trump administration’s FY 2027 budget proposal seeks to move 340B program oversight from HRSA to CMS, while significantly increasing its funding. This move could signal a major shift in federal drug pricing policy, reports 340B Report. The proposed reorganization, which includes a 68% funding increase to $20.5 million for the Office of Pharmacy Affairs […]
Advocates for Community Health (ACH)—a member-led organization for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) with a mission to meaningfully impact federal policy—is working with UnitedHealthcare Community & State to address these challenges and harness the insights, vision and innovation of ACHs members and leadership. Together, we are launching a three-year plan to empower FQHC leaders to drive change in their communities.
Advocates for Community Health (ACH) is encouraged by the proposed HHS funding increase for the 340B Drug Pricing Program. Increased funding from $12.2 million to $20.5 million enables greater transparency and accountability across participating providers, and ensures manufacturers aren’t unduly restricting covered entities. ACH has advocated for increased funding for this very reason and looks […]
As states move from plan approval to implementation of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), the choices made now will determine whether this investment leads to lasting system change or short-term, fragmented efforts. To achieve meaningful, sustainable impact, states must fully leverage one of the most effective and proven assets in rural health: community health […]
