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Guidance Document Change: Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Change in Scope Policy
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12/18/24  1:29 pm
Commenter: Greater Prince William Health Center

FQHC Change in Scope Process
 

For the past 20 years, Greater Prince William Community Health Center has provided health care services to the underserved residents of Prince William County.  GPWCHC has expanded services, adding locations, to ensure it can meet the most critical healthcare needs of our community. The center worked to grow in departments of behavioral health, dental, and OB-GYN. Additionally, it added physical therapy and nutrition services to continue to address gaps in services essential to meeting our community’s needs. One additional program to increase access to the underserved population was the implementation of a patient transportation program, which simultaneously addressed a social determinant of health (SDoH) and improved patients’ access to care.

After more than 20 years of waiting and in compliance with item 288 WWWW, Greater Prince William Community Health Center, a Virginia FQHC, respectfully requests the implementation of this policy, along with the new PPS rate, effective January 1, 2025. We also request reimbursement for any unreimbursed costs incurred prior to the submission in accordance with applicable federal law.

 

Dr. Zaida I Dayton, PhD, LPC

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