Many FQHCs only recently realized how broad the Section 504 digital accessibility requirements actually are — and that they extend far beyond just a website homepage. While the deadline for many health centers has been pushed back, digital accessibility is quickly becoming a bigger conversation around patient access, usability, compliance, and operational risk. In this article, we break down what health center leaders should know right now, common misconceptions, and practical next steps.
Just days before the original compliance date, HHS officially extended the website accessibility deadline for FQHCs and other federally funded healthcare organizations. The extension gives health centers more time to prepare thoughtfully — but it doesn’t mean accessibility can be ignored.
This episode explores the patterns behind common FQHC leadership challenges and what drives long-term health center financial sustainability, with real examples from CEOs navigating growth and stability.
Beyond the headlines from the NACHC P&I Forum, this post unpacks what the funding increase really means — and why operational discipline, Medicare growth, and workforce strategy matter more than ever.
Funding uncertainty has always been part of the FQHC landscape. What determines whether a health center weathers those shifts isn’t the headlines themselves, but the business model underneath them. In this post, FQHC Associates shares a long-standing perspective on financial sustainability — illustrated by a recent podcast conversation with a former FQHC CEO.
Many FQHCs only recently realized how broad the Section 504 digital accessibility requirements actually are — and that they extend far beyond just a website homepage. While the deadline for many health centers has been pushed back, digital accessibility is quickly becoming a bigger conversation around patient access, usability, compliance, and operational risk. In this article, we break down what health center leaders should know right now, common misconceptions, and practical next steps.
Funding uncertainty has always been part of the FQHC landscape. What determines whether a health center weathers those shifts isn’t the headlines themselves, but the business model underneath them. In this post, FQHC Associates shares a long-standing perspective on financial sustainability — illustrated by a recent podcast conversation with a former FQHC CEO.
As immigration enforcement rises in many communities, FQHCs are facing new challenges at the intersection of safety, access, and mission. In this powerful conversation, Steve Weinman—Principal at FQHC Associates, Founder of FQHC Connect, Co-Founder of the FQHC CEO Connect Bootcamp, and former CEO of an FQHC serving a large migrant population—breaks down what health centers need to know about ICE activity and how to protect patients and staff.
As immigration enforcement rises in many communities, FQHCs are facing new challenges at the intersection of safety, access, and mission. In this powerful conversation, Steve Weinman—Principal at FQHC Associates, Founder of FQHC Connect, Co-Founder of the FQHC CEO Connect Bootcamp, and former CEO of an FQHC serving a large migrant population—breaks down what health centers need to know about ICE activity and how to protect patients and staff.
Recently, our Principal at FQHC Associates, Steve Weinman, was featured in a national article highlighting the urgent need for collaboration between hospitals and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). With decades of experience leading and advising health centers, Steve shared why these partnerships are vital as health centers face shrinking margins and increased demand.
But partnerships alone aren’t enough. As the landscape shifts, FQHCs must also rethink how they market themselves to attract a broader patient base, including Medicare and privately insured patients. Without the right marketing strategy, many health centers risk losing ground financially — and ultimately limiting their impact on the communities they serve.
FQHC marketing doesn’t have to be complicated—or expensive. In this post, I share five proven FQHC marketing strategies to help health centers get seen, build trust, and attract more insured patients. Whether you’re running an FQHC or working toward designation, these tips can make a real difference.
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