July 25, 2024

Designation could pay dividends for health department

 

By Kayleen Petrovia, Marysville J-T Reporter

The Union County Health Department is making more progress toward becoming a primary healthcare provider for some community members, ensuring that those in need of services will have a voice in the process.

UCHD is currently in the process of applying to become a federally qualified health center (FQHC) lookalike, a designation for facilities that serve medically underserved areas and provide primary care services regardless of a patient’s ability to pay.

The lookalike status would enable the health department to receive enhanced reimbursement from Medicaid and Medicare, and participate in federal programs to receive drug discounts and free vaccines f…

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