Becker's Healthcare November 17, 2023
Temple Health, based in Philadelphia, said it intends to transform six primary care physician offices into federal health centers starting Jan. 1, a move aimed at securing enhanced Medicare and Medicaid rates, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Nov. 17.
The Temple centers will be labeled as “FQHC look-alikes,” distinguishing them from standalone federal clinics as they will not operate entirely independently. Instead, they will utilize Temple’s electronic health records system, among other shared resources.
Temple did not disclose the specific primary care offices set to transition into federally qualified health centers, but said this initiative is part of a program designed to improve healthcare accessibility in low-income communities and...
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