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.
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