Title

Where Are the New Federally Qualified Health Center Sites? Uncovering FQHC Expansion and Ambulatory Care Policy Implications

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-1-2022

Abstract

So-called "geographic expansion race," health care organizations expand physical facilities to different geographical locations as a way to foster growth. This study furthers knowledge on Federally Qualified Health Centers' (FQHCs') geographical expansion in relation to the local market's payer mix. The results indicated that areas with a higher proportion of Medicaid patients with fewer uninsured are more likely to see new FQHC sites opening. The findings are consistent with previous literature on the health care organization's geographical expansion and also indicated that some areas might lack proper FQHC services despite the high needs.

Identifier

85131107305 (Scopus)

DOI

10.1097/JAC.0000000000000414

Publisher

Wolters Kluwer

Publication Information

The Journal of Ambulatory Care Management

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