Safety Net Primary Care Capabilities After the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Examines the ability of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) versus non-FQHCs to provide safety net care to patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Analyzes 1,245 primary care practices, focusing on their characteristics such as census region and ownership, as well as their safety net care services, such as screening for social needs or ability to provide opioid treatment. Discusses the importance of FQHCs to access quality primary care, particularly for rural populations.

Karen E. Schifferdecker, Ching-Wen W. Yang, Matthew B. Mackwood, et al.

JAMA Health Forum, 5(8)

08/2024

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