The Florida Association of Community Health Centers (FACHC) started signaling to Florida Legislators throughout committee weeks that there is a reason for concern that the Medicaid prospective payment rate for…
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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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Guest Blog Post by: Amanda Harmon with Squadhelp Branding plays an integral part in healthcare industry branding and consumer experience. Naming unique health brands requires careful balancing between creativity, market…
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After working in Emergency Management for almost a decade, my view of preparedness shifted radically after my son was born in 2022. I realized what used to be a simple…
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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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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. The Health Center Movement is built upon promoting health equity by ensuring consistent access to primary care (including dental,…
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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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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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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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