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CMS selects 500 FQHCs for Advanced Primary Care Practice demonstration project
Posted on October 24, 2011
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today that 500 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) have been selected to participate in the Advanced Primary Care Practice demonstration project. These 500 centers will receive $42 million over three years to improve quality and coordination of health care delivery. The project is designed to evaluate the patient-centered medical home model. The goal of the model is to improve patient health and the quality of health care delivery while lowering the cost of of care. HRSA and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation Center developed the demonstration, which will be conducted from November 1, 2011 through October 31, 2014.
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HHS releases plan for retrospective rule review
Posted on May 26, 2011
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a new plan aimed at improving the agency’s rulemaking and regulatory process. Pursuant to President Obama’s Executive Order 13563 of January 18, 2011, and its intent to make the nation’s overall regulatory process more transparent and less cumbersome, the HHS plan sets forth the agency’s priorities for reviewing, streamlining, and if necessary, removing existing rules and regulations.
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HHS announces new funds to help address primary care workforce shortages
Posted on November 22, 2010
Today, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced $290 million in new funding from the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program to help increase the number of primary care providers in medically underserved areas. These funds will allow $60,000 in loan debt forgiveness to medical, dental, and mental health primary care providers who commit to practicing 2 years in an NHSC-designated service area. Additionally, the ACA allows for more leeway in administering NHSC funds, such as the opportunity to work full-time or half-time, as well as total loan forgiveness for a commitment of six years.
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HRSA announces $8 million in new funds to modernize community health centers
Posted on November 22, 2010
On November 19, 2010, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced $8 million in grant money to community-based organizations that support community health centers. These grants are funded out of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and are designed to pay for enhanced training and technical assistance to help modernize community health centers.
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Sebelius hosts Community Health Center Week webchat
Posted on August 12, 2010
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Health Resources and Services Administration Administrator Dr. Mary Wakefield participate in a webchat about the health reform law with community health workers in honor of Community Health Center week.
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HHS announces $250 million in grants for Health Center New Access Points
Posted on August 10, 2010
The Department of Health and Human Services has announced $250 million in grant funding provided by the health reform law for New Access Points for primary health services in underserved and vulnerable communities under the Health Center Program.
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HHS allocates $88 million for Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program
Posted on July 26, 2010
The Department of Health and Human Services has allocated an initial $88 million to the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program.
Applications open for Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Grant Program
Posted on June 25, 2010
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families and the Health Resources and Services Administration are accepting applications for fiscal year 2010 for the Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Grant Program.
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