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Southwest Community Health Center introduction, description of services and the impact of recent federal grants:
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Use of Affordable Care Act funds to construct new building – its use of green technology and efficient “bundled services” comprehensive model of care lowers costs of healthcare delivery: |
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Southwest Community Health Center statistics (Medicaid/Medicare/Uninsured breakdown) and sliding fee scale indicate that federal grants are essential to offset payment differential for many patients & Affordable Care Act provides assistance to health centers as they try to achieve recognition as a patient-centered medical home: |
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Use of Affordable Care Act funds to set up Electronic Health Records systems at school-based health centers: |
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Affordable Care Act funding to community health centers sets stage for cost-effective health care – improvements to infrastructure increase the number of patients served & health centers’ emphasis on preventive care lowers costs: |
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Final remarks – emphasis on preventive care & funding through Affordable Care and Reinvestment acts creates sustainable jobs & improves health: |
Sources referenced in the report:
Southwest Community Health Center
Affordable Care Act to support quality improvement and access to primary care for more Americans