A Government Accountability Office report released Monday found revenues for health centers have grown significantly in recent years. In response to this, Advocates for Community Health said in a statement Tuesday that medical health center margins are “relatively thin” — “less than 5 percent.” The advocacy group said health centers are “severely under resourced.” “The […]
Advocates for Community Health (ACH) welcomes this report, “Health Centers: Revenue, Grant Funding, and Methods for Meeting Certain Access-to-Care Requirements” from the Government Accountability Office (GAO); up-to-date data and analysis are critical as we work to ensure health centers have the resources they need to help their communities thrive. Community health centers provide coordinated, comprehensive […]
Community health centers were flat funded in the recently released FY24 omnibus appropriations package. While we understand the difficult budget environment on Capitol Hill and are grateful that our funding held steady, this is one more reason that multi-year, stable and increased funding for the mandatory Community Health Center Fund is so necessary. Community health […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On behalf of our members and health centers nationwide, Advocates for Community Health (ACH) is pleased to see the Biden-Harris Administration’s announcement today of the Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) Primary Care Flex Model and greatly appreciate our collaboration with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as it develops models that consider […]
Join Advocates for Community Health for a moderated panel discussion on Tuesday, May 16 to explore how health centers can continue to function as a vital part of America’s health care safety net, and how can Congress help ensure their continued viability.
Join Advocates for Community Health for a moderated panel discussion on Tuesday, May 16 to explore how health centers can continue to function as a vital part of America’s health care safety net, and how can Congress help ensure their continued viability.
“It is vital that Congress increase funding for community health centers, and this legislation is a critical step in that direction, supporting health centers as they address the growing need for more behavioral health services, expanded hours, new access points, and a robust, diverse community health care workforce,” said Advocates for Community Health CEO Amanda Pears Kelly.