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...
