National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)

?? Happy Match Day! Congratulations to the hundreds of medical residents who will be training in primary care, particularly those medical students who matched at the 83 Teaching Health Center residency programs across the country.? ? As NACHC's Chief Health Officer, Luis Padilla, M.D., says in this message: "You’ll find that Community Health Centers are the best part of America’s health care system. They are the most innovative, efficient, and resilient primary care providers in the country." ? #ValueCHCs #MatchDay #PrimaryCare THCGME

??? TODAY: Join Aledade, Inc. for a free webinar at 11 am ET: "Planning Your Community Health Center's Financial Future." Equip your Community Health Center (CHC) with the knowledge and strategies to navigate financial uncertainties and position yourselves for long-term success through Medicare and value-based care opportunities. NACHC Leader Sponsor, Forvis Mazars US, will present and provide CHCs with a roadmap to rethink federal funding challenges and explore contract diversification strategies. In this March 21 webinar, you will learn about: ?? Key financial challenges facing CHCs and the need to diversify funding beyond grants and 340B. ??How Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and value-based care can drive revenue growth. ??Contract structures, financial implications, and strategies for integration. ??Tools and success factors for optimizing performance in evolving payment models. Register today! https://lnkd.in/eh6C-fAW

As concern about nutrition and food insecurity rises, NACHC’s Innovation Incubator, supported by Abbott,?is pioneering creative solutions to tackle these critical health issues. In its second year, the 2024 Innovation Incubator?provided 8?health centers with funding, guidance, and training to test new solutions that promote nutrition and access to healthy food. In November, 2?health centers were honored?at the Milken Institute’s Future of Health Summit: ???Asian Health Services (Oakland, CA) - Happy Kitchen Program ·?Cooking classes in patients' native languages to debunk myths about nutrition ·?Partnering with YouTube influencer “Made with Lau” to create healthy cooking videos ???Tri-Area Community Health (Laurel Fork, VA) - AI-powered Nutrition Education App ·?Personalized nutrition advice based on patient demographics ? A huge thank you to Abbott, The Milken Institute, and all of the health center teams who inspire us with their creativity and dedication!??? ? We’re excited to see these ideas grow and hope other health centers nationwide will take inspiration to advance their own food-health solutions. ? Read more about the Incubator on NACHC’s blog: https://lnkd.in/eeYZmv2r #HealthInnovation #FoodAsMedicine #CommunityHealth #HealthEquity #InnovationIncubator #Healthcare #NACHC #FoodInsecurity #NutritionMatters #NationalNutritionMonth Photos clockwise: Tri-Area Community Health's food pantry, Asian Health Services’ cooking class, Delaware Valley Community Health's hydroponic garden, and Cabin Creek Health Systems' class.

Congress is out of session this week, making it the perfect time for Community Health Centers to host in-district meetings with their elected officials while they are back home. This is an excellent opportunity for health centers to invite members of Congress to tour their facilities and witness the important work being done firsthand. To help plan these events, we have an in-district meeting toolkit and additional resources available here: https://lnkd.in/dWnTDqHR

?? Last Day for Early Bird Pricing! NACHC’s popular virtual training specifically for CFOs is coming up: Financial Operations Management 2: Innovative Financial Strategies & Operational Synergy for Health Center Success Health centers are facing significant financial challenges, making the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role more crucial than ever. Today’s CFO must balance financial planning, operational efficiency, and compliance while providing strategic leadership. Join NACHC on April 2-3 for virtual training designed specifically for CFOs. This session will focus on delegating tasks, optimizing finance teams (even small ones), and preparing for audits. CFOs will learn strategies to free up time for high-level decision-making and secure their health center’s financial future. Don’t miss this opportunity! https://lnkd.in/eauRCKFG #ValueCHCs

Today marks both National Health Workforce Well-Being Day and the anniversary of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act, a pivotal moment to reaffirm our commitment to supporting healthcare workers' mental health and well-being. NACHC recognizes the importance of workplace policies and workforce development practices that support the well-being of healthcare workers. These policies enable workers to focus on delivering high-quality care and serving their communities. As NACHC’s Leadership Development Director, Cindy Thomas, participates in the National Academy of Medicine's Health Workforce Well-Being Day event, learn how you can support or participate in this important day as well at the link below. https://lnkd.in/gkCWctAn #ValueCHCs #HWWBDay #WorkforceHealth

Last week, Congress passed a?Continuing Resolution?to fund the government through the end of the federal fiscal year on September 30, 2025. The CR extends both mandatory and discretionary funding for Community Health Centers. Specifically, the CR includes the following:?? ?? The Community Health Center Fund will be extended at the annualized rate of???$4.26 billion.? ?? The National Health Service Corps funding will be extended at the annualized rate of $345 million.? ?? The THCGME (Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education) funding will be extended at the annualized rate of $175 million.? ?? It would complete the discretionary appropriations through the rest of the fiscal year at level funding equal to FY 2024.?? ?? The bill also extends the current Medicare telehealth flexibilities through September 30.? The passage of this CR means that health centers have operated under a series of short-term funding extensions for two years. This uncertainty severely impacts their ability to recruit and retain staff, expand services, and invest in long-term solutions for the communities they serve. More about what's in the CR and the outlook for longer-term CHC funding in the new blog by Federal Affairs Specialist Lena Ben-Gideon: https://lnkd.in/e7pcAy86 #ValueCHCs #HealthCenters

?? Your Rural Health Questions, Answered! ?? The Rural Health Virtual Summit 2025 will conclude with an interactive roundtable discussion, where all of our expert speakers will return to answer audience questions. Have a burning question about virtual care in rural communities? This is your chance to ask the best in the field! Drop us a comment here and we'll ask your question to the panel on Wednesday. Join TytoCare, the American Telemedicine Association, the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), Horizon Health, UCHealth, and CCMC Health System. ?? March 19, 2025, 10am EST ?? Register here: https://okt.to/WMN7pk #RuralHealth #ATA #DigitalHealth #HealthcareLeadership

Advocacy is key to ensuring Community Health Centers receive the support they need to provide affordable high-quality care. Through the Advocacy Center of Excellence (ACE) program, health centers commit to advocating for policies that support their patients and communities, partnering with NACHC and state Primary Care Associations to make a meaningful impact at both the federal and local levels. Congratulations to the health centers that earned new or upgraded ACE status in January and February for their ongoing commitment to advocacy! ???? Learn more about the ACE program and apply: https://bit.ly/3D7f9Zd #ValueCHCs New ACE ? Great Lakes Bay Health Centers (MI) Silver to Gold ? Eastern Shore Rural Health System, Inc. (VA) ? MedCura Health (GA) Bronze to Gold ? Eskenazi Health (IN) ? True Health (FL) Silver ?Great Lawrence Family Health Center (MA) Bronze to Silver ?Community Healthcare Center (TX) ACE Renewal ?Foremost Family Health Centers (TX) ?Salud Family Health (CO) ?Siouxland Community Health Center (IA) ?Sun River Health (NY) ?Valley Health System (WV) ?Family Health Network of Central New York (NY) ?Gulf Coast Health Center, Inc. (TX) ?Vibrance Health (TX)

On March 19, NACHC’s Senior Vice President Sonja W. Bachus, MJ, will be speaking at the Rural Health Virtual Summit 2025 with TytoCare, the American Telemedicine Association, and other leaders. Sonja will discuss the critical role Community Health Centers (CHCs) and Primary Care Associations (PCAs) play in ensuring access to high-quality, affordable healthcare for rural Americans. ?? Date: March 19, 2025 ? Time: 10 AM - 1 PM ET ?? Location: Virtual – Join from anywhere! ?? Register now: https://hubs.li/Q03b7jwG0 #RuralHealth #HealthCenters #PrimaryCare