The CBO projects the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR1) will increase the number of uninsured by at least 10 million in 2034. When combined with the scheduled expiration of the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits, the total increase in the uninsured population is expected to reach 14.2 million. Community Health Centers (CHCs), […] The post The Coming Surge in Uninsured Patients at Community Health Centers appeared first on NACHC.| NACHC
BETHESDA, MD, October 14, 2025—The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) is taking center stage among healthcare industry leaders as a proud partner of choice at the HLTH USA conference at the Venetian Expo Center in Las Vegas (October 19-22nd). Community Health Centers (CHCs) serve up to 52 million patients or up to one […] The post NACHC Partners with HLTH, Inc. to Showcase Community Health Centers’ Role in Healthcare Innovation appeared first on NACHC.| NACHC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alexandra Walker 718-938-2820 Bethesda, MD—The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) is proud to announce the 2025 Workforce Conference, taking place October 21–22 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV. The Workforce Conference is the premier national gathering for Community Health Center (CHC) leaders who are advancing innovations in operations, finance, […] The post National Workforce Conference Brings Together CHC Leaders in Las Vegas appeare...| NACHC
October 8th is Health Cares About Domestic Violence Day. Register by October 8th at midnight for Building Health Center Responses to Domestic Violence (a 4-session Community of Practice), and join us on Wednesday, October 8th (8am HST/11am PST/12pm MST/1pm CST/2pm EST) for a Health Cares About Domestic Violence Day webinar! A new patient dropped into […] The post How Community Health Centers Can Address Domestic Violence appeared first on NACHC.| NACHC
Bay Community Health hosts event during 2025 National Health Center Week. Bay Community Health is closing care gaps in diabetes management. While Community Health Centers (CHCs) are recognized as the nation’s largest primary care network, less is known about the ways they often lead as drivers of improvement in health care and support services. Through […] The post How 27 Health Centers Are Leading the Way in Care Transformation appeared first on NACHC.| NACHC
The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) applauds Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) for relaunching the Senate Community Health Center Caucus.| 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 Look Inside the NACHC Innovation Incubator on Food Security.| 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
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
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
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
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
