Commonwealth Fund June 5, 2023
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The COVID-19 pandemic took a significant toll on U.S. community health centers, which need greater and more sustained financial support to provide equitable health care for millions of patients
To continue providing pandemic-era services like telehealth, community health centers need further financial and policy support
Community health centers are often the first line of defense during health crises in America, including the opioid and HIV epidemics. More than 13,000 service sites operate as a safety net for 30 million patients who would otherwise struggle to access primary care, including 13 million patients living in poverty, 6 million uninsured patients, and 1 million patients experiencing homelessness.
Despite their vital role, health centers are in a precarious financial position. They rely...
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