On average, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) receive the majority of their operating expenses through reimbursements (see chart below). A smaller, but vital, source of funding is the 330 grant, often called the Health Center Fund. The Health Center Fund comes from about 1/3 annual discretionary appropriations and 2/3 mandatory funding.
Read MoreAs the 2023 legislative session has come to an end, it’s time to reflect on the considerable strides made by community health centers (CHCs), especially in a year the Governor projected a $31.5 billion budget shortfall. Your staunch advocacy was able to secure funding…
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2023, was the final day of this year’s legislative session, which is the deadline for all bills to pass both houses of the Legislature and be sent to the Governor’s desk.
Read MoreEarlier this month, during the week of August 6, 2023, we celebrated National Health Center Week (NHCW), a week dedicated to community health centers. Each year, NHCW, sponsored by the National…
Read MoreWith the Legislature on Summer Recess until August 14th, here is a brief update on where things currently stand for community health centers (CHC) following the completion of the 2023-2024 state budget.
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