Document Title: Affiliation Agreements of Community and Migrant Health CentersJanuary 29th, 2010
FiledJanuary 29th, 2010The Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC) encourages health centers to affiliate with other entities to strengthen their ability to achieve their mission. However, BPHC is concerned that some affiliation agreements may compromise health centers' compliance with requirements, particularly those of section 330 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act. Failure to comply with these requirements may affect their eligibility for section 330 grants and/or Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status, as well as associated benefits [e.g., malpractice protection through the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), and reduced price pharmaceuticals through the Drug Pricing Program].