BETHESDA, MD— The National Association for Community Health Center’s Dr. John W. Hatch Center for Science is pleased to announce a partnership with Meharry Medical College and the Johns Hopkins University Press (JHUP) to elevate high-quality scholarship on pressing community health issues and access to primary care. Community Health Centers (CHCs) are the largest primary […] The post NACHC Partners with Meharry Medical College and Johns Hopkins University Press to Amplify Scholarship on...| NACHC
Trained providers to screen, enroll eligible members to receive evidence-based nutrition and dietary services. Indianapolis, IN/Bethesda, MD – Elevance Health and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) are proud to announce the integration of Food as Medicine (FAM) programming with primary care Community Health Centers (CHCs). This milestone – built on a shared commitment […] The post Elevance Health and National Association of Community Health Centers Partnersh...| NACHC
Washington, DC—August 14, 2025—Today, Coalition for Health AI (CHAI), a nonprofit organization founded by clinicians to advance responsible health AI, and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), the leading association advocating for the nation’s Community Health Centers (CHCs) and their nearly 34 million patients in communities nationwide, announced a new strategic partnership that […] The post CHAI and NACHC Join Forces to Prioritize Community Health Centers in...| NACHC
This article was published as part of NACHC’s Dr. John W. Hatch Center for Science. Community Health Centers (CHCs) provide comprehensive, whole person care to nearly 34 million Americans across 17,000 communities. Nine in 10 patients are low-income, and the majority either lack insurance or rely on Medicaid. These CHCs operate in areas designated as […] The post Investing in the Quality Clinical Care Community Health Centers Deliver appeared first on NACHC.| NACHC
Annual gathering addresses innovations and financial sustainability in primary care CONTACT: Alexandra Walker, awalker@nachc.org, 718-938-2820 BETHESDA, MD—The nation’s largest network of primary care providers, Community Health Centers (CHCs), will gather on August 17-19 in Chicago, IL, for the 2025 CHI Community Health Conference & EXPO. The national gathering, hosted by the National Association of Community […]| NACHC
In 2023, Community Health Centers hit a historic milestone of serving 32.5 million patients. NACHC produces this infographic annually showing who health centers serve, the positive health impacts they have on patients, and their economic contributions to their communities.| NACHC
The 2024 Uniform Data System (UDS) offers a revealing snapshot of Community Health Centers (CHCs) navigating another year of uncertainty and transition. While the data reflect continued growth and resilience, they also highlight mounting financial and operational pressures that challenge CHCs’ ability to sustain and expand care. Below, we summarize key observations from the latest […] The post 2024 UDS Early Takeaways: Community Health Center Growth Under Pressure appeared first on NACHC.| NACHC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Amy Simmons Farber, 202-309-0338 BETHESDA, MD—Community Health Centers (CHCs) serve nearly 34 million people nationwide– a surge of more than 1 million patients, according to new analysis of federal data by the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC). The data underscores the growing demand for affordable, comprehensive primary care services, […] The post Community Health Centers Provide Primary Care to Nearly 34 Million Patients appeared ...| NACHC
Sixty years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law, in July 1990.| NACHC
With support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the NACHC launched the 2025 Design Sprint initiative to position Community Health Centers (CHCs) as partners of choice for innovative, cross-sector collaborations aimed at advancing health outcomes. Rooted in the Stanford’s d. School’s Design Thinking Model, the initiative offered a focused period of training, technical assistance, and […] The post Improving Health Outcomes Through Cross-Sector Collaboration appeared first on NACHC.| NACHC
Community Health Centers (CHCs) serve 32.5 million people, or 1 in 10 nationally, providing care in the communities that need it most. This frontline primary care system employs more than 310,000 staff nationwide, spanning physicians, nurses, behavioral health professionals, enabling services providers, and essential administrative and support roles. However, CHCs are facing a major workforce […] The post Investing in the Primary Care Front Line: Why CHCs Need Workforce Investment Now app...| NACHC
The NACHC state policy team is launching a new monthly blog series where we will highlight health centers' monthly state legislative wins.| NACHC
What does a healthy community look like? What does healing look like? How do we help to create the conditions for a united Oakland community that cares for each other?| NACHC
The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) today responded to the Senate Finance Committee's release of proposed changes to the budget reconciliation bill titled the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act."| NACHC
The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) will kick off their Fly-In Event on May 13 on Capitol Hill to advocate for the protection of critical Medicaid services for community health center (CHC) patients, as Congress works through budget reconciliation and debates key Medicaid policy proposals.| NACHC
Overview NACHC provides the latest state-level data available from the Uniform Data System, including data on health center patients, services provided, staffing, costs, and more. On this page, you will find: To view state-level data, click on a state name below. Please email research@nachc.org with any questions. To find a health center near you, please visit the […]| NACHC
A package of funding bills that extends and increases funding for Community Health Centers has been introduced with bipartisan support. The health center funding runs through the end of 2024.| NACHC
Community health centers are well-positioned to reach the most vulnerable and underserved communities that are the most at risk for exposure to COVID-19.| NACHC
Community Health Centers serve a record 32.5 million people nationwide, or 1 in 10 Americans – a surge of nearly 1 million patients. The analysis, from the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), underscores the growing demand for affordable primary care services at a time when over 100 million Americans struggle to access a primary care provider.| NACHC