Keywords

community health centers, managed care, Medicaid, medically underserved populations, minority health, network, primary care, uninsured

Authors

1. Zuvekas, Ann DPA

Abstract

Although health centers are mainly concerned with the direct provision of comprehensive preventive and primary care, that role necessarily means interaction with the rest of the healthcare delivery and financing system. Doing so assures that the vulnerable populations they serve have access to comprehensive care. This article explores health center relationships with hospitals, healthcare professional teaching programs, specialty physicians, other providers, networks and managed care, and innovative payment arrangements.