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An Advocacy Center of Excellence (ACE) is a Community Health Center that creates a culture of advocacy to ensure that policymakers at all levels of government commit to investing in the affordable, equitable, and innovative care that health centers provide. ACE levels recognize consistent engagement and demonstrate an ongoing commitment to making advocacy an organizational priority. ACEs actively partner with the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) on federal policy issues, as well as their state Primary Care Association (PCA) on key local-level policy issues impacting health centers and their patients. There are three ACE levels \u2013 Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Each ACE designation is valid for two years.

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Copy of ACE Information Packet (hcadvocacy.org)

Apply for ACE Status here: Advocacy Center of Excellence (ACE) Application (formpl.us)

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Grassroots @nachc.org

Twitter: @HCADVOCACY

Facebook.com/hcadvocacy

Instagram: @NACHC

Linkedin.com/company/nachc

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Find a Health Center (hrsa.gov)

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Michigan Primary Care Association is the voice of 40 community health centers and 5 Native American health service providers that provide primary and preventive health care to more than 650,000 patients in rural and urban communities across Michigan.

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC's) and Native American Health Centers, also known as Community Health Centers (CHCs) provide high-quality, accessible, and affordable care. We offer a wide range of services, including primary care, chronic disease management, behavioral health, and oral health. Established over five decades ago during the Civil Rights Movement, CHCs history is rooted in strong advocacy, and Michigan's network of individuals continue to work to ensure continued access to affordable healthcare. Advocacy for CHCs involves mobilizing support from elected officials, using tools like email and social media to drive action.

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MPCA was thrilled to see in late June of 2024, the legislature passed a state budget that includes the most robust appropriation for improvements in Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Medicaid reimbursement since Michigan\u2019s FQHC Prospective Payment System (PPS) was enacted over 20 years ago.

Over the months prior, advocates sent more than 750 emails and met with over 110 of Michigan's State Legislators. Health Centers are set now to see an increase in Medicaid reimbursement of $40 million in FY 2024-25. The $40 million appropriation is unprecedented in Michigan health center reimbursement history and is one of the largest new, ongoing provider investments in the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services budget.

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Staying connected to elected officials is crucial for effective advocacy because they play a key role in shaping policies and funding that impacts access to healthcare. By maintaining strong communication, advocates can ensure that the needs of community health centers and the patients they serve remain a priority. Regular engagement helps build relationships, influences decision-making, and secures bipartisan support. Quorum will match your communications through your profile to the Legislators that represent you, but feel free to search your more extensive information here below.

Find Your Elected Officials | Michigan Primary Care Association (mpca.net)

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