What is a Federally Qualified Health Center?
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) are public and private non-profit community-based and patient-driven organizations that serve populations with limited access to health care. FQHCs are located in or serve a high need community (for example: low income populations, the uninsured, those with limited English proficiency, homeless persons) and are governed by a community board composed of a majority (51% or more) of health center patients. These health centers provide comprehensive primary health care as well as supportive services (education, translation and transportation, etc.) that promote access. FQHCs receive funds under the Health Center Program (Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act). For additional information, go to: http://bphc.hrsa.
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