FQHC “Look Alikes” Health Centers : Florida Association Of Community Health Centers (FACHC)

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FQHC “Look Alikes”

Do not receive 330 funding but operate and provide services similar to 330 grant funded programs.
Are non-profit organizations governed by users
Are not controlled or owned by another entity
Serve whole or part of a federally designated Medically Underserved Area (MUA) or Medically Underserved Population (MUP)
Meet the statutory, regulatory and program requirements for 330 grantees
Are open at least 32 hours per week
Provide same primary care services as regular FQHC
Assure that all required services are available to all persons
Have a sliding fee scale
Have CEO directly employed by the health center
Have management information systems and billing procedures in place
Conduct an annual independent financial audit
Are or have applied to be a Medicaid and Medicare provider