In a new commentary published by The Daily Yonder, Advocates for Community Health CEO Amanda Pears Kelly shines a spotlight on the critical challenges facing rural healthcare, and the homegrown solutions driving real results. The piece features the inspiring work of Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation (MCHC), serving communities in southeastern Kentucky and western Virginia. Through […]
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.
The federal healthcare landscape is shifting rapidly, but community health centers (CHCs) continue to demonstrate how community-driven primary care can meet the moment. That was the clear message from Advocates for Community Health’s 5th Annual Member Meeting, where health center leaders, federal officials, and policymakers gathered in Washington to chart the next chapter in health […]
The following statement was issued today by Advocates for Community Health CEO Amanda Pears Kelly, in response to the proposed bipartisan FY26 Appropriations “Minibus” announcement: “We are grateful for the bipartisan support for health centers and the funding increase included through the end of 2026. Advancing this legislation required significant collaboration and reflects a shared […]
Washington, D.C. — Leading national organizations have come together to form the Alliance to Strengthen America’s Health Workforce for the Underserved, a coalition committed to addressing critical workforce shortages and advancing policies that support healthcare professionals serving underserved communities. The coalition’s Executive Committee includes Advocates for Community Health (ACH), the Association of Clinicians for the […]
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 […]
Advocates for Community Health issued the following statement in response to the Federal Government shutdown, in effect today: Advocates for Community Health (ACH) warns that a federal government shutdown could be devastating for community health centers and the nearly 34 million patients who depend on them if a resolution is not reached quickly. Already facing staggering […]
Nearly 60 years after the Health Center Program was founded out of the Civil Rights Movement, the need for health care in our underserved communities has never been greater. The rising number of challenges health centers face is staggering, and the difference that the Health Center Program makes in our nation’s health is far too […]
Dear ACH Members, I know many might be questioning what this election means for health centers, wondering if the outcome changes the focus of our work towards securing health center funding, realizing 340B reform, advocating for workforce needs, ensuring financial sustainability for health centers, and more. ACH has prepared for this outcome and stands ready to fight […]
“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 […]
