The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is distributing nearly $500 million in Affordable Care Act funding to support community health centers nationwide in providing primary-care services to low-income and other disadvantaged patients
The awards include about $350 million for 1,184 health centers to increase access to such services as medical, oral, behavioral, pharmacy and vision care. Nearly $150 million will be awarded to 160 health centers for facility renovation, expansion, or construction to increase patient or service capacity.
More details, including a list of recipients, can be found at this link.
