HHS Awards $102 Million To Expand Federal Health Center Program By 11%

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), awarded $102 million in New Access Points awards to increase the number of health centers providing comprehensive primary care services by 11.3%. In total, the funds will support 158 new health centers, and will allow existing centers to establish 415 new sites in medically underserved communities. The new sites are anticipated to serve nearly 1 million people across 32 states and three territories. The awardees are expected to begin operations at all proposed sites within 120 days of the notice of . . .