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) is tirelessly advocating and urging federal policymakers to ensure that America’s largest network of primary care providers can continue caring for more than 31 million patients annually in underserved communities. This will require proper funding and resources to position community health centers (CHCs) at the core of the healthcare system. […]
U.S. maternal deaths are on a problematic trajectory. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that mortality rose from 861 maternal deaths in 2020 to 1,205 maternal deaths in 2021, a 40% overall increase. Maternal mortality rates in the U.S. are, shockingly, at their highest level since 1965. The maternal health crisis is […]
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.