Meridian Health Services Awarded Federally Qualified Health Center Status

Circle Connections: Awards & Accreditations Two Meridian Health Services' facilities, MeridianMD, a primary care clinic, and the Suzanne Gresham Center, a children's treatment center, have been awarded Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Look-Alike health center status. This progressive approach to integrated healthcare positions Meridian Health Services favorably with major healthcare systems and insurers, which will ultimately help decrease the costs of healthcare in these areas. In addition, Hank Milius, president and chief executive officer, notes that integrated care reduces hospital admissions and costs. The reimbursement structure of FQHCs allows health centers to build valuable services such as transportation . . .