HHS awards nearly $500 million in Affordable Care Act funding to health centers to expand primary care services

HHS awards nearly $500 million in Affordable Care Act funding to health centers to expand primary care services

Today, Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced nearly $500 million in Affordable Care Act funding to support health centers nationwide in providing primary care services to those who need them most.  The awards include approximately $350 million for 1,184 health centers to increase access to services such as medical, oral, behavioral, pharmacy, and vision care. Nearly $150 million will be awarded to 160 health centers for facility renovation, expansion, or construction to increase patient or service capacity.

Read more about today's announcement.