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Learn about the Health Center Program and the partnerships that support it.
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What impact health centers have
Health centers have been a key part of the nation’s health care system for nearly 60 years. In 2023, health centers served more than 31 million people.
Learn about the impact of the Health Center Program.
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We fund about 1,400 health centers, which run more than 15,000 service sites. They are in all U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia. You can find them in cities, rural areas, and everywhere in between.
Use the Find a Health Center tool to locate a health center clinic near you.
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Learn how to become a health center. You can apply for Health Center Program funding or designation as a look-alike.
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We monitor health centers to ensure they meet high standards and help their patients achieve better health. Health centers must follow all Health Center Program requirements.
Benefits of being a health center
HRSA-funded health centers and look-alikes share the same benefits, with three exceptions.
Only HRSA-funded health centers can get:
- Program funding
- Medical malpractice liability coverage under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)
- Federal loan guarantees for capital improvements
| Benefits | Funded health center | Look-alikes |
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| HRSA grant funding | Yes | No |
| FTCA coverage | Yes | No |
| Loan Guarantee Program | Yes | No |
| Reimbursement at the Federally Qualified Health Center rate | Yes | Yes |
| Drug discounts (340B Drug Pricing Program) | Yes | Yes |
| Free vaccines for some children (Vaccines for Children Program) | Yes | Yes |
| Help finding and keeping primary care providers (National Health Service Corps) | Yes | Yes |
| Training and technical assistance | Yes | Yes |
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