MedCity News November 26, 2024
The Health Resources and Services Administration is making a $52 million investment in 54 health centers to support the health needs of those leaving incarceration.
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced last week a $52 million investment in 54 health centers to improve access to primary care for those preparing to leave incarceration.
HRSA is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources. The funding will help the health centers manage chronic conditions, provide mental health and substance use disorder treatment, and reduce the risk of drug overdose. It will also support the health centers in preventing, screening, diagnosing and treating infectious diseases.
The health centers have to offer case management services and collaborate with...