Lobbyists: Another CR Would Be Disastrous For CHCs, Workforce Programs

Community health center lobbyists are warning that another continuing resolution -- short or long-term -- would be disastrous for community health centers, which are grappling with inflation, workforce shortages and increased demand for care. Their warnings are echoed by advocates for the National Health Service Corps and proponents of teaching health center graduate medical education (THCGME) funding. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have until March 8 to pass appropriations funding for HHS and work out a package of health extenders, an...