Many of Vermont's federally qualified health centers are facing dire financial straits. Some could face insolvency if . Nearly a third of Americans don鈥檛 have access to a primary care provider and that number is growing.
On Monday, CEO of Community Health Centers Jeff McKee joined Vermont Edition. He spoke about the challenges of recruiting and retaining primary care providers, the impact of potential cuts to Medicaid, and his organization's mission to serve the community鈥� which includes the homeless and new Americans.
The Community Health Centers run nine federally qualified health centers, or FQHCs, in Chittenden and southern Grand Isle counties. McKee says he's optimistic that state lawmakers will increase funding for health centers in the upcoming state budget, but are currently operating on a $2.4 million deficit.
Broadcast live on Monday, May 5, 2025, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.
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