title: The future role of community health centers in a changing health care landscape.
abstract: The Affordable Care Act provides an opportunity to reinvent the health care delivery system to make it more accessible, patient-centered, and comprehensive, with an emphasis on prevention and primary care. This article explores how community health centers are well positioned to implement the Act's provisions, by expanding access to high-quality, affordable care to millions.
authors.affiliation: National Association of Community Health Centers, Washington, District of Columbia 20005, USA. dhawkins@nachc.com
authors.forename: Dan
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hawkins
authors.forename: DaShawn
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Groves
mesh_terms: D057171:American Recovery and Reinvestment Act; D003151:Community Health Centers; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D018802:Patient-Centered Care; D014481:United States