In a statement, NACHC President and CEO Tom Van Coverden congratulated U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Senate leadership for their efforts to advance national health reform. More on the state of the debate:
• NACHC’s Health Reform hub
 

“Although the bill takes great strides forward toward accessible and affordable health care, we remain committed to working with leaders in Congress to strengthen and improve the bill for Community Health Centers and our patients even further.” –Alexandra Sange, Health Centers on the Hill
• Process-ing the Senate: A Guide to the Debate Ahead
• Key Provisions for Health Centers in the Senate Bill
 

“The manual, titled ‘Obtaining Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition: A How-To Manual,’ was released at NACHC’s 27th Annual State/Regional Primary Care Association (S/RPCA) Conference (Nov. 16-18) in Albuquerque, New Mexico.” – partner media alert
 

“The Brownsville (Texas) Herald covered the groundbreaking for a new Brownsville Community Health Center location that’s expected to accommodate double the current number of patient visits — within five years.” – Beau Boughamer, Health Center News and Happenings
• Virginia: How Health Centers Save the Health Care System Money
• Washington: Nurse Practitioners’ Important Roles Underscored
• OH, RI, SC, WI news
 

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@maggiearden: Community Health Centers Save as Much as $24 (B) Billion A Year http://ow.ly/ETmv #fqhc

“Community Health Centers are going to play a crucial role in the delivery of health care services around the country in the next decade. They are going to play an ever-expanding role.” – Rep. David Obey (D-WI), who toured Thundermist Community Health Center with Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-RI)