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FACHC requests Medicaid reimbursement rate increase for Florida community health centers

The Florida Association of Community Health Centers (FACHC) is requesting a Medicaid reimbursement rate increase for the state’s federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) to cover the actual cost of care…

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Florida Association of Community Health Centers urges lawmakers to boost Medicaid rates

With no adjustment, some centers may need to scale back services or limit the number of patients they see. The Florida Association of Community Health Centers says its membership will…

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Report Shows that Many Florida Health Centers are in Need of Emergency Backup Power Capabilities

Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, Florida is prone to natural disasters. A recent report shows that many health centers there are in need of backup power capabilities…

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Florida Hospitals Will Now Ask About Your Immigration Status. What to Know, How to Answer

Hospitals ask patients a lot of personal questions. Medical history? Medications? Preexisting conditions? Smoke, drink or do drugs? As of Saturday, you’ll have one more question to answer: What’s your…

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Access to Reliable, Quality Health Care is a Universal Human Right…Especially in Times of Emergencies

Access to reliable, quality health care is a universal human right. The Health Center Movement is built upon promoting health equity by ensuring consistent access to primary care (including dental,…

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With Hurricane Season Approaching, Florida Health Centers Assess Readiness

Editor’s Note: This post is the first of NACHC’s three-part series highlighting health center readiness in response to the upcoming hurricane season. With hurricane season here, Florida is bracing for…

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Health Leaders Highlight PBM Regulation and Other Initiatives that Aim to Help Floridians Save Money on Drugs

Healthcare leaders discussed efforts that aim to increase access to prescription drugs and lower their costs during the 2023 Florida State of Reform Health Policy Conference a couple of weeks ago.…

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Q&A: FACHC’s Ben Browning discusses some challenges Florida’s community health centers face, and how the association helps address them

Medicaid eligibility redeterminations began in April, which means Florida health centers are helping patients retain health coverage or find other options if they are determined to be ineligible. Under the public…

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Expanded access to healthcare in underserved areas needed, as report finds more than a third of Floridians live in Health Professional Shortage Areas

Florida needs to expand access to healthcare in underserved areas, and the number of practicing clinicians in those areas, according to a new report. The Florida Council of 100, a 62-year-old…

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Florida Community Health Centers Providing Innovative Solutions to Address State’s Workforce Challenges

The Florida Association of Community Health Centers (FACHC) is working to provide innovative solutions to the state’s healthcare workforce challenges. FACHC President and CEO Jonathan Chapman took on his new role…

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