Advocates for Community Health (ACH) is grateful to the Commonwealth Fund for its 2024 National Survey of Federally Qualified Health Centers, which demonstrates the critical importance of these safety net clinics to our nation’s underserved communities while showing in real time the barriers they face in delivering much-needed care. The survey shows that health centers […]
“Health centers are stepping up to the plate to keep their communities healthy amid rising demand,” said Amanda Pears Kelly, CEO of Advocates for Community Health. “But the reality is … it’s also not sustainable,” she said. “Congress needs to increase long-term federal funding to both health centers and workforce programs like the National Health […]
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.