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Georgia's community health centers are the backbone of healthcare for nearly 800,000 patients, but they're facing financial struggles that could jeopardize their vital services.

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Community health centers tell lawmakers they are Georgia's safety net amid tight finances
FQHC leaders told the committee that 36 organizations operate 331 sites across 142 counties, serve high proportions of uninsured and Medicaid patients, and rely on mixed funding (federal grants, Medicaid PPS, 340B, private pay) while facing recruitment and reimbursement challenges.
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October 7, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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FQHC leaders in Georgia are sounding the alarm—restricting contract pharmacies could jeopardize vital healthcare services for underserved communities.

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FQHC leaders urge carve‑outs or tailored reporting for 340B to preserve local services
MedLink and Curtis V. Cooper leaders told the committee that 340B savings fund essential sliding‑fee care, imaging and training programs; they said a one‑size‑fits‑all limit on contract pharmacies would harm FQHC operations.
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October 6, 2026 at 11:25 AM