Legislative Priorities in 2026
- Health center funding: Government funding, including approximately $6 billion in funding for CHCs, will expire on January 30, 2026. Congress must act to protect patient access to CHCs.
- 340B Drug Pricing Program: The 340B program, created by Congress in 1992, requires drug manufacturers to provide discounts on certain medications to community health centers like North Olympic Healthcare Network (NOHN). The savings from these discounts help us expand healthcare access in our community and keep your prescriptions affordable.
- Medicaid: CHCs and the Medicaid program share a goal of making healthcare more affordable for Americans. CHCs are a key partner for Medicaid as it seeks innovative solutions to improve health while lowering costs.
- Workforce investment: Health centers need public policies that contribute to a robust primary care workforce that is ready and willing to fill current staffing needs at health centers, as well as serve that role into the future.
- Telehealth: CHCs pioneered the use of telehealth technology to expand access to comprehensive services, especially behavioral health, in hard-to-reach rural and underserved communities. Congressional action is needed to protect patient access to telehealth at CHCs.
