Texas Federally Qualified Health Centers
Federally Qualified Health Centers in Texas are those receiving federal funds under Section 330 of the Public Service Act. FQHCs receive enhanced funding under Medicare and Medicaid and provide comprehensive services to underserved populations or geographic areas. These clinics also offer a sliding scale for fees charged to patients, are governed by a board of directors, and maintain a quality control program for services. There are 73 FQHCs in Texas, which operate more than 300 sites of care throughout the state. There are also 3 entities known as FQHC look-alikes which offer most of the same services but do not receive all the benefits of FQHCs.
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