A doctor who worked in Louisiana's charity hospital for the uninsured for over 25 years, Ranking Member U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. opened today's hearing talking about the important care community health centers provide.

ICYMI: ACU's Amanda Pears Kelly testified yesterday calling for expanded investment for #healthcenters in a HELP Committee Dems hearing, "Community Health Centers: Saving Lives, Saving Money." Read a recap of the testimony & watch the full hearing: ow.ly/pxvL50N8kn5 #FQHCs #CHCs

While the number of #Medicaid enrollees who may be disenrolled during the unwinding period is highly uncertain, it is estimated that millions will lose access to Medicaid coverage. Read more about the unwinding’s impact on #CHCs: bit.ly/3ZhMp9V #FQHCs #HealthEquity #ACH

“Investing in health centers doesn’t just save lives, it saves money,” said Amanda Kelly, Chief Executive Officer of #ACH in her testimony before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee. #CHCs #FQHCs #HealthEquity #Healthcare yahoo.com/lifestyle/sena…

While the number of #Medicaid enrollees who may be disenrolled during the unwinding period is highly uncertain, it is estimated that millions will lose access to Medicaid coverage. Read more about the unwinding’s impact on #CHCs: bit.ly/3ZhMp9V #FQHCs #HealthEquity #ACH

#Advocacy alert: ACU commends bipartisan legislation to fund the NHSC! The bill would provide funds to #SavetheNHSC for next 3 years, averting a devastating funding cliff. We applaud Senator Dick Durbin & Senator Marco Rubio: Archived & are proud to be lead endorser: bit.ly/42kqCAk

#HRSA congratulates NHSC scholars. Share your posts using #Match2023 #MatchDay #THCGME #TeachingHealthCenter #medtwitter & tag us HRSA.

New resource now available! Check out HRSA’s new BHW Footprint Map which allows you to filter data to see how we’re addressing #healthcare shortages across the country. Check it out and learn more about #HPSA scores in designated regions: bit.ly/3i3XMBh

We’re getting ready to start our Congressional #briefing. We'll be discussing how #HealthCenters can continue to function as a vital part of America’s health care #SafetyNet & how #Congress can ensure their continued viability. Stay tuned for our live updates via Twitter! #ACH

Sartura Shuman Smith, patient at Tampa Family Health Centers shares how her #CommunityHealthCenter saved her life. #ACH #HealthEquity #ACHFlyIn #CHCs #FQHCs #HealthCenters #PrimaryCare #CHCInvest

We thank our panelists for a successful #CongressionalBriefing in support of our community health centers. Legacy Community Health neighborcare Tampa Family Health Centers ACU #HealthEquity #ACHFlyIn #CHCs #FQHCs #HealthCenters #PrimaryCare #CHCInvest

2/2....see that Energy & Commerce members came to a #bipartisan agreement to increase #funding by 5%. We applaud our CHC champions in DC & thank them for their commitment. Read our letter: bit.ly/ACH_FundingLet… #CHCInvest #HealthEquity #PrimaryCare #ACH #ACHFlyIn #FQHCs

We thank Senator Senator Patty Murray for continuing to support #CommunityHealthCenters! Our member neighborcare’s CEO Rashad Collins met with the senator today to urge for increased health center #funding & support of our #340Cproposal. #ACHFlyIn #HealthEquity #CHCs #FQHCs #ACH

So proud & grateful for our Advocates for Community Health members and #chc advocates - on the Hill pushing for increased funding & 340C. The response has been outstanding & our advocacy is working!! There’s nothing more powerful than the voices of our advocates! #grateful  #chcinvest #340C

Incredible way to end the day meeting with Senator Sanders - he brought much needed vision and commitment to HC funding and workforce today - we are grateful and ready to work with all, to secure increased funding for HCs! #chcinvest #chcs Advocates for Community Health

ACH is now accepting applications for our new #CommunityHealthEntrepreneurChallenge! This #grant opportunity, launched in collaboration with UHC Community&State, is open only to #ACHMembers. Learn more here: bit.ly/43_uhc_ec #HealthCenters #CHCs #FQHCs #HealthEquity #Innovation #ACH

Last month, neighborcare CEO Rashad Collins joined our #CongressionalBriefing and shared how the #MedicaidUnwinding will impact community health center patients. #ACH #HealthEquity #ACHFlyIn #CHCs #FQHCs #HealthCenters #PrimaryCare #CHCInvest #Funding

Since announcing our collaboration with UHC Community&State, the #CommunityHealthEntrepreneurChallenge has generated a great amount of interest. Answers to your most frequently asked questions can be found here: bit.ly/uhc_FAQs #HealthCenters #CHCs #FQHCs #HealthEquity #UHC #ACH

Total dynamo!! April Lewis absolutely nailing her keynote speaking to workforce, wellness and taking care of ourselves and each other at the ACU Conference! #acuconf #nhcw #leadership #workdoesnthavetosuck #chcs #fqhc

#HRSA leaders Jim Macrae & Onyeka Anaedozie celebrating National Health Center Week #NCHW24 with ACU – recognizing the historic progress we’ve made in recent years and how we can continue making an impact for the patients and communities we serve.