Hospitals are starting to pursue the Medicaid population and are buying, affiliating and building primary care capacity at an unprecedented rate. MCOs are interested in growing their membership. MCOs recognize the importance of outreach programs and medical management programs with CHCs to decrease financial risk. MCOs are increasingly recognizing the importance of demonstrating community benefits. Community Health Partnerships is a win-win opportunity for both partners.
Health centers are experts in primary care.
You have something to offer that hospitals need. Likewise, your affiliation with them can strengthen your market position. Competition for paying patients is already here. It can adversely affect your ability to provide culturally competent, high quality health care services. You can no longer rely on Medicaid and Medicare revenues to cover overhead cost.