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FQHC advocates tell appropriations committee a Medicare Economic Index rate adjustment is critical as centers face closures
Summary
Bi-State Primary Care Association urged the committee to approve the budget adjustment that funds a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) rate update tied to the Medicare Economic Index, saying the MEI adjustment (about $326,000 in state funds) would help fragile FQHCs providing care to one in three Vermonters.
A representative of Vermont's FQHC network told the House Appropriations Committee on Jan. 23 that a budget adjustment to update Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) rates is critical to avoid further clinic closures.
Mary Kate Mollman, director for Vermont public policy at Bi-State Primary Care Association, said FQHCs provide “comprehensive care to 1 in 3…
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