How are health centers meeting the unique needs of rural communities? What challenges do they face—from workforce shortages to limited infrastructure—and what policy solutions are on the table? Host Amanda Pears Kelly talks to Health Care Strategist and Founder of the Rural Impact, Michelle Rathman, to connect the dots between place, access, and impact.
Host Amanda Pears Kelly talks with Elizabeth Lee, Managing Director of Continuum Health Group, about how the 340B program helps community health centers deliver affordable care—and why it’s at risk. A must-listen for anyone invested in health care access for all and America’s health care safety net.
What happens to community health centers when Medicaid funding is cut? In our very first episode of Community Health Centers. Unfiltered., Amanda Pears Kelly dives deep with policy experts, Stephanie Krenrich at ACH and Margaret French of Venn Strategies, to unpack the real impact of Medicaid cuts—and what’s at stake for patients and communities across the country.
Survey finds nearly one in four 340B dollars invested in rural care, helping keep health centers open and expand telehealth, mobile, and school-based services Washington, D.C. — A new research brief released today by Advocates for Community Health (ACH) finds that the majority of the nation’s largest community health centers rely on savings from the […]
Washington, D.C. – Today, Advocates for Community Health (ACH) sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging legislative action to pause the rollout of the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program, which is set to take effect January 1, 2026. The letter was signed by ACH and 263 national, state, and local partner organizations. The 340B program […]
Health centers have always focused on providing comprehensive care that meets their patients’ needs; their ability to do so stems from their deep roots and trusted status as anchors in their communities. For many families, the health center is one of the few service organizations they interact with regularly. This connection creates a powerful opportunity […]
We are proud to launch the inaugural class of CHC Changemakers, a national platform celebrating six decades of bipartisan leadership and innovation within the Community Health Center Program. From its earliest days, the health center movement has been championed by leaders across the political spectrum who share a commitment to access and community-driven care. This […]
In this article from 340B Report, Shannon Young reports that 340B health center advocates, lauded the short-term spending bill’s funding for CHCs, but noted long-term funding concerns remain. Stephanie Krenrich, senior vice president of policy and government affairs for Advocates for Community Health, which represents large CHCs in 22 states, plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto […]
Advocates for Community Health (ACH) is very grateful that community health centers were included in the shutdown reopening bill, helping ensure continuity of care for millions of patients nationwide. “At a time when stability in the health care safety net is more important than ever, we are grateful that lawmakers recognized the critical role health […]
ACH’s letter to Congressional Leadership was covered in this article from Inside Health Policy: “Health and teaching centers and clinicians are urging congressional leaders to find a longer-term government funding solution that provides increased funding to the key federal programs on which they rely,” reports Amy Lotven at Inside Health Policy. The Community Health Center […]