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2021
August 9, 2021
More minority patients getting vaccinated at community health centers, say federal officials
August 4, 2021
Will telehealth survive after the pandemic?
August 2, 2021
CMS' push for 'equity' won't change providers' lives, but may soon
March 22, 2021
Native American community clinics administer vaccines throughout county
March 19, 2021
Opinion: So often the pandemic has been a faceless disease. At San Ysidro Health, we saw those faces.
March 18, 2021
The Pandemic’s Financial Impact on California’s Community Health Centers: Largest Centers Suffer Significant Losses
January 10, 2021
Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist remembers a life well lived, Physician and civil rights activist Dr. H. Jack Geiger dies at 95
January 5, 2021
San Diego Union-Tribune - Jamul Indian Village donates $75K for health needs
2020
December 23, 2020
Kaiser Family Foundation - Community Health Centers’ Role in Delivering Care to the Nation’s Underserved Populations During the Coronavirus Pandemic
December 1, 2020
CMA Press Clips - CalMedForce awards $38.14 million to expand California’s health care workforce
November 24, 2020
Center for Care Innovations - Remote Patient Monitoring Shows Potential to Heal Health Care Disparities
October 1, 2020
NACHC Report - Health Centers’ Experienced and Anticipated COVID-19 Testing Challenges
September 18, 2020
NACHC Press Conference - Community Health Center Leaders Defend 340B Drug Discount Program Against Rx Manufacturer Attacks
September 16, 2020
NACHC Press Release - Community Health Center Leaders Defend the 340B Drug Discount Program Against Rx Manufacturer Attacks
August 11, 2020
McKesson Supports National Health Center Week 2020
July 22, 2020
NACHC Infographic - Health Centers' Challenges with COVID-19 Testing
May 13, 2020
Voice of San Diego - Clinics Serving the Most Vulnerable Are at Risk
April 14, 2020 | Times of San Diego
Opinion: Congress Must Fund Community Health Centers During Coronavirus Battle
2019
November 19, 2019 | Journal of General Internal Medicine
National Study Shows Health Centers Perform Similar or Better than Private Practices on Clinical Measures of High- and Low-Value Care
Rep. Susan Davis calls for maintained coverage of pre-existing conditions
June 1, 2019 | KESQ News Channel 3
Rep. Ruiz announces bill to address rural physician shortage
May 30, 2019 | Press Conference (VIDEO)
Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-36) introduced his new bill HR 2815 H.R. 2815, the Training the Next Generation of Primary Care Doctors Act, bipartisan legislation to improve rural communities’ access to physicians. The bill reauthorizes and expands the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education Program to address the physician shortage facing communities across the country. HCP President and CEO, Henry N. Tuttle and HCP members (Borrego Health and Clinicas de Salud del Pueblo) spoke at the press conference. Watch Here
April 29, 2019 | San Diego Business Journal
"Special Report" Health Care & Life Sciences
List of Medical Groups ranked by number of local physicians as of Feb. 2019 - HCP is ranked as the 7th Largest Medical Group in San Diego
January 10, 2019 | KPBS Evening Edition (VIDEO)
HCP member Southern Indian Health Council explains how the Government Shutdown is affecting their patients. Video starts at 3:18 and ends at 7:20.
2018
October 1, 2018 | San Diego Business Journal
“Special Report: Health Care” list of Medical Groups in San Diego
June 13, 2018 | RevCycleIntelligence.com
How Small Health Centers Can Succeed With Value-Based Payments
May 2018 | Op-Ed
Do the Math: Reject Cuts to the 340B Drug Pricing Program
April 2, 2018 | KPBS
Poway’s First Community Clinic To Open Later This Month
March 21, 2018 | KPBS
San Diego’s Medical Community Pushes Colorectal Cancer Screening
February 6, 2018 | Op-Ed
Health Centers Still Await Funding
2017
December 11, 2017 | San Diego Business Journal
“Special Report: Health Care” list of Medical Groups in San Diego
November 3, 2017 | ABC 10 NEWS
Health Centers depending on key vote Friday
October 4, 2017 | KPBS
Community Clinics Falling Off Financial Cliff After Congress Fails To Approve Funds
September 27, 2017 | CaliforniaHealthline
Congress’ Cold Shoulder Sends Shivers Through Community Health Centers
September 22, 2017 | Channel 10 News ABC
Community Health Centers face deep cuts
September 19, 2017 | Press Conference Coverage with Congressman Ruiz
KMIR NBC
KESQ & CBS Local 2
July 26, 2017 | NewsTrak Media Report
Report Detailing KFMB-CBS Coverage of San Diego Healthcare Bill Rally
July 26, 2017 | KPBS Evening Edition
Television Coverage of San Diego Healthcare Bill Rally (Begins at the 4:20 mark)
July 26, 2017 | KPBS San Diego
Coalition of San Diego Health Care Groups Protests Efforts to Replace Obamacare
July 26, 2017 | Fox 5 San Diego
Television Coverage of San Diego Healthcare Bill Rally (Begins at the 12:15 mark)
July 26, 2017 | CBS 8 San Diego
Local Organizations and Community Leaders Hold Meeting on Health Care
June 30, 2017 | the San Diego Union-Tribune
Op-Ed by Henry N. Tuttle, Senate health bill: Medicaid cuts will be devastating
June 22, 2017 | KPBS Midday Edition
GOP Senate Bill Would Cut Health Care Coverage By 22 Million
March 22, 2017 | Channel 10 News - Coverage of the ACA Celebration Event
March 1, 2017 | Modern Healthcare
Facing ACA repeal, community clinics are looking down a double-barreled gun
March 1, 2017 | The San Diego Union Tribune
College program greatly reduces costs for future medical assistants
February 12, 2017 | Healthcare Innovation News
Will the Trump Administration Create New Challenges in Healthcare Innovation?
February 17, 2017 | Medical Economics
Trump attempts market stabilization of Obamacare
January 24, 2017 | Becker's Hospital Review
“What President Trump’s Executive Order Means for Hospitals & Physicians: 14 Key Thoughts.”
January 19, 2017 | East County Magazine
Sharp Healthcare Executives Join Patients And Democratic Congressional Members At “Save Our Healthcare” Press Conference
January 18, 2016 | KPBS, Midday Edition
Audio of Vernita Todd's and Gary Rotto's (Borrego Health) interview is embedded in article
Price Says Affordability, Access Key To Health Care Reform
January 15, 2017 | NBC San Diego
'Complete Fear': Local Lawmakers Fight to Save Obamacare
January 15, 2017 | CBS8
Push to save Affordable Care Act ahead of repeal
January 15, 2017 | Reporting San Diego
VIDEO: Vernita Todd's remarks at the Peters/Davis ACA press conference
Davis, Peters, Others Speak Against the Repeal of the ACA
January 13, 2017 | The Vista Press
Health Center Partners of Southern California Elects New Board Officers and Committee Chairs
January 10, 2017 | Becker's Hospital Review
Health Center Partners of Southern California selects 4 new board officers
January 2, 2017 | KPBS / inewsource
News In Numbers: For One In Three San Diegans, Finding A Doctor Is An Ordeal: Voter-approved tobacco tax may provide some relief
2016
December 12, 2016 | U.S. News and World Report
Where Can Pregnant Homeless Women Get Prenatal Care?
December 8, 2016 | Managed Healthcare Executive
Top 2017 Challenges Healthcare Executives Face
December 1, 2016 | The IE VOICE
Covered California - Open Enrollment
November 18, 2016 | San Diego Business Journal
Frank Whelan Joins Health Center Partners
November 9, 2016 | Press-Enterprise
Feeling the effects of doctor shortage
Op-Ed By: Tracy Garmer and Guillermo Gonzalez
November 9, 2016 | The San Diego Union-Tribune
Obamacare enrollment push continues despite clouds on horizon
November 7, 2016 | CNECT Rebrand Introduction
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November 7, 2016 | San Diego Business Journal
Council Connections Rename Itself CNECT
November 2, 2016 | U.S. News & World
Where Can Undocumented Immigrants Go for Health Care?
October 20, 2016 | San Diego Business Journal
CEO of Mountain Health Still a Healing Force
October 18, 2016 | San Diego Union-Tribune’s "Hoy San Diego"
Niños y adolescentes indocumentados tienen acceso a servicios médicos
October 8, 2016 | The Simple Dollar
Does Health Insurance Cover Therapy and Other Mental Health Treatments?
October 2016 | San Diego Magazine
Congratulations to our very own Tracy Garmer for being named a finalist at this year’s San Diego Magazine's 2016 Woman of the Year
September 14, 2016 | Health Payer Intelligence
How Medical Consortium Handles Value-Based Care Reimbursement
September 2016 | Healthcare Innovation
What Part Does Healthcare Innovation Play in Change Management? (pg.3)
September 18, 2016 | San Diego Magazine
Charity News (Susan G. Komen San Diego Grant)
August 17, 2016 | The San Diego Union Tribune, Op-ED
Community Health Centers Need More Doctors
August 24, 2016 | HealthIT Analytics
1304 Health Centers Share $100M in Quality Improvement Funds
August 22, 2016 | Times of San Diego
$1.5M to Rev Up IT at Community Health Centers
July 30, 2016 | Modern Healthcare | July 30, 2016
Growing the ranks of minority nurses
July 21, 2016 | The Inland Empire VOICE
HCP Keeps Inland Empire Community Focused on Summer Health and Safety
June 18, 2016 | Modern Healthcare
Limited supply of primary-care docs sparks competition among healthcare providers
May/June 2016| Our City San Diego
Clinics grow at feverish rate: with the ranks of uninsured growing, community health centers are expanding to meet the need
May 2016 | Managed Care
Medicaid Prepares to Shoulder Diabetes Burden
May 23, 2016 | Becker’s Hospital Review
Challenges, opportunities for safety-net health centers:4 thoughts from Health Center Partners of Southern California CEO Henry Tuttle
May 13, 2016 | KPBS
Federal Grants Help 6 Community Clinics Increase Capacity
May 8, 2016 | The San Diego Union Tribune
Health Center Key to Meeting Medi-Cal Crunch
April 2016 | U.S. News & World Report
What You Need to Know About Getting Both Medicare and Medicaid
April 16, 2016| The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
Making the Connection: From 12 members in 1979, Council Connections now serves more than 5,250 members.
March 25, 2016 | Center for Care and Innovations
Newsletter
March 2016 | Press Coverage for Brand Re-Launch
Union-Tribune
A Dozen Health Centers to Share Patient Management
Vida Latina San Diego
New Health Consortium Offers Services to Latinos
San Diego Business Journal
Health Center Partners Expanding to Riverside County
The Vista Press
$1.4 Million to Improve Substance Abuse Services Awards to Four Health Center Partners
The Desert Review
Dept. of Health and Human Services Awards Four HCP Members $1.4 Million to Improve Substance Abuse Services
San Diego Business Journal
Sabra Matovsky Tapped to Lead New Primary Care Network
Imperial Valley Press
Four Southern California Health Organizations Receive Grant to Combat Opioid and Heroin Abuse
Inland Empire Voice
Access to Care: Meeting the Needs of the Inland Empire’s Medically Underserved
Uptown News
Community Health Centers Join Efforts
La Prensa San Diego
Community Clinics Reveal Partnership
The Vista Press
Council of Community Clinics Rebrand as Healthcare Center Partners
Holtville Tribune
Health Center Partners Launches New Clinics In San Diego
San Diego News
San Diego Primary-Care Network Renamed Health Center Partners
Times of San Diego
San Diego Primary-Care Network Renamed Health Center Partners
California Healthline
San Diego, Riverside Health Centers Integrate Operations, Adopt Managed Care Model
East County Magazine
Rebrands as Health Center Partners to Better Serve Needs of Low-Income and Uninsured Californians
2015 / 2014
May 28, 2015 | The San Diego Tribune | Commentary by Henry N. Tuttle, CEO
State legislation aims to improve access to mental health care
May 13, 2015 | The Press Enterprise
REGION: Health clinics receive federal funds
December 11, 2014 | The San Diego Union-Tribune| Op-Ed by Henry Tuttle, CEO
Funding cuts could hurt San Diego clinics, residents