ACH CEO Amanda Pears Kelly was featured in a July 1 TIME article examining the growing impact of federal health policy changes on patients and the nation’s community health centers.

The article, “Nearly 450,000 New Yorkers Are Losing Health Coverage July 1,” explores how changes to Medicaid funding and Affordable Care Act coverage are contributing to rising numbers of uninsured Americans. While the story focuses on New York’s Essential Plan, it also examines the broader national implications for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), which provide care regardless of a patient’s ability to pay.

Pears Kelly warned that health centers across the country are preparing for a significant increase in uninsured patients without additional federal support to offset the cost of providing care.

“It’s very likely that we are going to see a pretty significant influx in the number of uninsured patients,” Pears Kelly told TIME. “There are no additional dollars to help with that.”

She also noted that increases in uncompensated care will have ripple effects throughout the health care system.

“I would not be surprised if just the overarching cost of health care goes up, because if you have massive amounts of uncompensated care, they have to make up the dollar somewhere,” she said.

Community health centers serve as the nation’s primary care safety net, providing comprehensive medical, behavioral health, dental, and pharmacy services to millions of patients each year. As more individuals lose health coverage, health centers are expected to see increased demand while facing additional financial strain.

“There are zero resources coming in to support health centers to make sure that people can continue to access care,” Pears Kelly added.

The interview reflects ACH’s ongoing efforts to elevate the voice of community health centers in national conversations about health policy and to advocate for policies that preserve access to affordable, high-quality primary care.

ACH appreciates TIME for highlighting the challenges facing community health centers and the patients they serve as the nation’s health care landscape continues to evolve.