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The Commonwealth Fund released important findings during National Health Center Week highlighting the challenges Community Health Centers face as they continue to provide high-quality care to a record 32.5 million people. The survey of 737 heath center leaders described persistent workforce shortages, lack of financial resources, and Medicaid redeterminations. Yet, health centers are doing more than ever – increasing the use of telehealth services, providing more substance use treatment, and screening for social needs. Highlights include: . Nearly all Community Health Centers offer timely appointments (88%) and expanded hours for patients to receive care (93%). . Two out of three (65%) of health centers report that lack of financial resources to address unmet needs was a major challenge. . Three out four health centers (77%) are experiencing a shortage of mental health providers. . Health centers report growing workforce challenges with over 70 percent experiencing shortages of primary care physicians (70%), nurses (70%) or enabling services providers (69%). This important narrative demonstrates the resilience of health centers after working on the frontlines of a devastating global pandemic and the critical importance of investing in primary care. Primary care is the foundation of a high-performing healthcare system. It saves lives and reduces healthcare costs. #Valuechcs #NHCW24

🌟 Celebrating National Public Health Week🌟 How do #FQHCs contribute to public health? ➡ Accessible Healthcare: FQHCs serve as vital healthcare hubs, providing a wide range of services including primary care, dental care, behavioral health services, and preventive care. By offering these services in underserved areas, FQHCs bridge the gap in healthcare access, thereby improving health outcomes and reducing health disparities. ➡ Community Engagement: FQHCs actively engage with their communities to understand their unique healthcare needs and preferences. Through outreach programs, health education initiatives, and community partnerships, FQHCs empower individuals to take charge of their health and well-being, fostering a culture of prevention and wellness. ➡ Collaborative Care: FQHCs embrace a holistic approach to healthcare delivery by promoting interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare professionals. By integrating medical, dental, and behavioral health services under one roof, FQHCs ensure coordinated and patient-centered care, addressing both the physical and mental health needs of individuals and families. ➡ Health Equity: FQHCs are committed to promoting health equity by eliminating barriers to care and addressing the social determinants of health. Through culturally competent care, language assistance services, and sliding fee scales, FQHCs strive to ensure that everyone, regardless of background or circumstance, receives the care they need to thrive. 👍Like, share & comment to help spread awareness about the vital role of FQHCs in advancing public health! #NationalPublicHealthWeek #FQHCs #CHCs #CommunityHealth #awareness

Dive into the essentials of Community Health Centers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and FQHC Look-Alikes with Elizabeth from Burrows Consulting. Discover the key to becoming an FQHC through New Access Point (NAP) or Service Area Competition (SAC) grants, and learn why Look-Alikes might be a strategic option despite not receiving the same funding. 🔍 Understanding the competitive nature of NAP/SAC grants and the unique position of Look-Alikes, including their benefits and challenges, is crucial for healthcare organizations aiming to enhance community health services. 📚 We also cover the importance of formalizing referral partnerships through agreements, aligning with Health Resources and Services Administration requirements. 👩⚕️ At Burrows Consulting, LLC, we're dedicated to guiding healthcare organizations through the intricacies of FQHC, Look-Alike applications, and more, offering expert grant application support. 👉 Want more insights like this? Let us know what topics you'd like us to cover on our YouTube Channel related to the Health Center Program! Watch now and empower your healthcare journey: https://lnkd.in/gZZsPtUQ #FQHC #CommunityHealth #HealthcareConsulting #YouTubeEducation

🚨 Partner Program Spotlight 🚨 Health Innovation through Community Health Centers presented by the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) at HLTH USA 2024! Community Health Centers (CHCs) are the backbone of the US healthcare system, providing essential primary care to 1 in 10 people across the country. In this session, leading experts will discuss the critical role CHCs play in advancing health equity and the future of primary care. Expect insights on: → The current landscape of health centers and primary care → The essential role of CHCs in promoting health equity → Intersections between primary care, industry, and innovation → Strategies for enhancing access through collaboration with community health centers. Don’t miss out, register for HLTH USA 2024 now 👉 https://lnkd.in/ewizCR8t #HLTHUSA #BeBold #HealthEquity #PrimaryCare #HealthcareInnovation #CommunityHealth

We Create the Margin, So You Can Carry Out Your Mission! At Burrows Consulting, we understand that healthcare providers want to focus on what truly matters—caring for their communities. We support a broad spectrum of organizations, including FQHCs, FQHC Look-Alikes, RHCs, CAHs, and hospitals. Our expertise in navigating complex healthcare bureaucracy helps create the operational and financial margin necessary for you to focus solely on your mission. Are you looking to reduce the burden of backend operations? Click the link in our bio to discover how we can tailor our services to meet your needs and help you maintain your commitment to community health. #HealthcareConsulting #FQHC #CommunityHealth

We Create the Margin, So You Can Carry Out Your Mission! At Burrows Consulting, we understand that healthcare providers want to focus on what truly matters—caring for their communities. We support a broad spectrum of organizations, including FQHCs, FQHC Look-Alikes, RHCs, CAHs, and hospitals. Our expertise in navigating complex healthcare bureaucracy helps create the operational and financial margin necessary for you to focus solely on your mission. Are you looking to reduce the burden of backend operations? Click the link in our bio to discover how we can tailor our services to meet your needs and help you maintain your commitment to community health. #HealthcareConsulting #FQHC #CommunityHealth

At the heart of every thriving community is the promise of healthcare – a fundamental right that binds us together in our most vulnerable moments. Healthcare is the lifeline that ensures our collective well-being and community resilience. But for all the good it does, we must recognize that true healing goes beyond the walls of any clinic or hospital. It lies in the promise of health equity – the belief that everyone, regardless of race, income, or background, deserves access to the same high-quality care. Health equity means ensuring every mother-to-be receives compassionate, culturally competent care. It means every child, no matter where they live, has a fair chance to grow up healthy and strong. We’re all in this together. Achieving health equity is a journey we must take in partnership. ↳ It requires us to tear down barriers preventing many from accessing the care they need. ↳ It calls on us to listen to voices of the underrepresented, to understand their struggles, and to act with urgency and empathy. As we stand together, united by our shared humanity, we, at KC Health Collaborative, urge you to commit to helping us make healthcare the center of our community. Together, we can ensure healthcare allows everyone to feel seen, heard, and valued. Let’s get to work! - Follow KC Health Collaborative to stay up-to-date about our efforts in fostering health equity and community connections in the Kansas City region. #HealthEquity #CommunityCare #HealthCare #KansasCity

Today was the NHS PEP kickoff. This program taps the expertise of patients, caregivers and advocates to evolve our healthcare system. It's based on the belief that lived experiences should steer meaningful change. I met incredible people building innovation projects addressing significant gaps in Healthcare. Their stories highlighted how grassroots initiatives by passionate locals are vital to filling health needs. The CEP recognises that top-down approaches can't address local nuances that impact health equitably. The people using services daily have crucial insights, and their voices and choices matter. When communities are empowered to lead change, it can transform lives across the UK's diversity. This programme is just what we need at this stage in building Eli Health. The CEP team, as always, are fantastic humans who inspired us all Tony Young, Polly Sullivan, and Lucy Dentice. *** What community health solutions have you seen blossoming? How can we scale creative grassroots projects nationwide? #nhsengland #cep

Connecticut hospitals and health systems are building a healthier state, and their many contributions to the community transcend hospital walls. Hospitals are developing opportunities to drive regional transformative change in community health, care delivery, and health equity. 🏥 Through community benefit programs that encompass a wide range of services, hospitals are collaborating with local organizations to address housing, food insecurity, transportation, diaper insecurity, and employment. Hospitals also provide free and discounted care, subsidize essential health services, and contribute to research -- investments amounting to $3.4 billion in 2022. This #NationalHospitalWeek, learn about some of the many programs that Connecticut hospitals and their partners have united to establish in CHA's "Community Benefit Report," one of three annual publications. The reports highlight hospitals' critical contributions and examine the key challenges facing them. Read the Community Benefit Report: https://lnkd.in/ewxVBCJ3