How the State of Hawaii is Tackling Food Insecurity - NACHC
On January 8, 2025, the State of Hawaii received approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to extend its QUEST Integration § 1115 Medicaid demonstration.| NACHC
This article originally appeared on the The Weitzman Institute website on August 5, 2025, and is reprinted with permission. Across the country, Community Health Centers (CHCs) are widely recognized for serving 1 in 10 people. This figure, based on 33.9 million patients from 2024 Uniform Data System (UDS) reports, is an impressive statistic, but it understates the […] The post How Many Patients Do Community Health Centers Really Care For? You’ll Be Surprised! appeared first on NACHC.| NACHC
The Center for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program. The RHT Program, authorized through the recent enactment of H.R.1 (the One Big Beautiful Bill Act), aims to transform healthcare delivery in rural America by helping state governments improve access, quality, and outcomes […] The post Community Health Centers Highlighted in the $50 Billion Notice of Funding Opportunity to States for the Rural Health...| NACHC
On January 8, 2025, the State of Hawaii received approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to extend its QUEST Integration § 1115 Medicaid demonstration.| NACHC
Community Health Centers (CHCs) remain a critical lifeline for underserved communities. However, the capacity to meet growing demand is increasingly strained. In 2024, CHCs served over 1 million more patients than in 2023, even as operating margins decreased to an average of -2%. (Figure) Although their growth demonstrates CHCs’ resilience, underlying pressures threaten patients’ ability […] The post Community Health Centers Grew in 2024 But Patient Access Faces a Tipping Point appeared...| NACHC
A monthly series from NACHC’s state policy team sharing updates on state policies that can supporting health centers. The first half of 2025 has been marked by a surge of legislative activity across the United States, with state lawmakers addressing a wide array of pressing issues impacting Community Health Centers and the broader healthcare landscape. […] The post State Policy Update appeared first on NACHC.| NACHC
A new federal rule that shortens enrollment time on Federal Marketplaces by 32 days starts next year, November 1 through December 15 in 2026. The Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Rule, effective August 25, 2025, finalized this change. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) the new rule will protect consumers from improper […] The post Community Health Center Patients Brace for New Health Insurance Marketplace Rule appeared first on NACHC.| NACHC
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Sue Veer, a visionary national leader for community health and a longstanding member of the Executive Committee of the NACHC Board of Directors.| NACHC
Sixty years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law, in July 1990.| NACHC
The NACHC state policy team is launching a new monthly blog series where we will highlight health centers' monthly state legislative wins.| NACHC
