How do I find a federally qualified health center?

If you would like to locate a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), HRSA (the Health Resources and Service Administration) has a health center locator tool where you can search for a health center by address, state, or county. FQHCs are in most cities and many rural areas.

What is a federal community health center?

Federally Qualified Health Centers are community-based health care providers that receive funds from the HRSA Health Center Program to provide primary care services in underserved areas.

What is the difference between a community health center and a federally qualified health center?

FQHCs receive federal funding under Section 330 of the U.S. Public Health & Service Act. Community Health Centers provide care to all but are focused on delivering services in areas of clinical shortage – medical, dental and mental health.

How many FQHCs are there in the US?

How many FQHCs are there in the US? There are currently 1,368 official FQHC locations in the U.S., but the FQHC look-alikes and service sites bring that number closer to 14,200.

Which of the following are examples of federally qualified health centers?

A few examples of FQHC include:

• Community Health Centers.
• Migrant Health Centers.
• Health Care for the Homeless Health Centers.
• Health Centers for Residents of Public Housing.
• Health Center program “look-alikes”
• Outpatient health programs or facilities offered by a tribal organization.

Where can I find HRSA sites?

The Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) Find tool displays data on the geographic, population, and facility HPSA designations throughout the U.S. To determine National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site eligibility please contact HRSA at http://www.hrsa.gov/about/contact/bhwhelp.aspx or call 1-800-221-9393.

Why do we need community health centers?

Health centers provide medical, dental, mental health care and health promotion in one setting. More importantly, providers from all these disciplines work together to make sure the patient receives the best care possible. Patients can also schedule multiple services on the same day.

Is a FQHC a federal agency?

A Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is a reimbursement designation from the Bureau of Primary Health Care and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

Are Fqhc employees federal employees?

As Federal employees, the employees of qualified health centers are immune from lawsuits. The Federal government acts as their primary insurer.

Who created community health centers?

The official establishment of community health centers was caused by the civil rights movement of the 1960s. The Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) established what was initially called “neighborhood health centers” as a War on Poverty demonstration program.

How are Fqhc reimbursed?

In California, FQHCs are reimbursed directly by the state for beneficiaries in the fee-for-service program or by the health plan for visits by their members. The state will make a PMPM clinic-specific payment to the health plan for members assigned to the participating health center.

What is the advantage for the nurse practitioner working in a federally qualified health clinic FQHC )?

In addition to the federal government funding, an FQHC clinic also has the following benefits: Enhanced program in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement. Up to $650,000 in new start money. Coverage in medical malpractice through the Federal Tort Claims Act.

Are Fqhc profitable?

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in the United States are non-profit entities that are composed of clinical care providers, who operate at comprehensive federal standards.

What are the different types of FQHCs?

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• Preventive health services.
• Dental services.
• Mental health and substance abuse services.
• Transportation services necessary for adequate patient care.
• Hospital and specialty care.