HIT Consultant August 8, 2024
What You Should Know:
– Community health centers (CHCs), serving as the cornerstone of America’s healthcare safety net, are grappling with a critical issue: a worsening workforce shortage.
– A new report by the Commonwealth Fund reveals a concerning trend, with over 70% of CHCs reporting a lack of primary care physicians, nurses, or mental health professionals in 2024.
Despite the Challenges, CHCs Remain a Beacon of Hope
This news comes amidst a backdrop of rising mental health and substance use treatment needs, fluctuating Medicaid enrollment patterns, and persistent funding gaps. Yet, CHCs have persevered, providing accessible, comprehensive, and coordinated healthcare to over 30 million patients annually. Notably, 20 million of these patients are low-income individuals, highlighting the...
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