Abstract
Nurse-managed health centers are critical safety net providers. Increasing support of these centers is a promising strategy for the federal government to reduce health disparities. To continue as safety net providers, nurse-managed health centers need to receive equal compensation as other federally funded providers. Ultimately, the long-term sustainability of nurse-managed centers rests on prospective payments or similar federally mandated funding mechanisms.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Community Health Centers / economics*
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Community Health Centers / organization & administration
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Community Health Nursing / economics*
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Community Health Nursing / organization & administration
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Financing, Government / economics
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Health Policy / economics*
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Health Promotion / organization & administration
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Health Services Accessibility / organization & administration*
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Humans
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Nurse Practitioners / economics*
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Nurse Practitioners / organization & administration
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Patient Satisfaction / economics
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Quality Assurance, Health Care / economics
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Reimbursement Mechanisms / organization & administration*
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United States