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Amid federal changes affecting the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and growing uncertainty about evidence-based preventive care recommendations, this recently released policy brief highlights the importance of the Affordable Care Act’s preventive services guarantee for millions of Americans.
Submit a Nomination for a New Award Honoring Clinicians in Training
The new Geiger Gibson-ACU Next Generation of Excellence Award will recognize student leaders pursuing health professions at any stage from undergraduate and certificate-level through advanced clinical training.
New Report: ACA Preventive Services Save Families Over $4,000 Annually in Out-of-Pocket Costs
A new report updates findings on the Affordable Care Act’s guarantee of free preventive services for nearly all privately insured patients, and examines the extensive health and financial benefits gained by millions of families.
GW Milken Institute School of Public Health Recognizes 14 Emerging Leaders in Community Health
From a highly competitive field of nominees representing organizations across the country, 14 individuals have been awarded this year’s Emerging Leader distinction for accomplishments that exemplify the health center mission and the vision of Drs. H. Jack Geiger and Count Gibson, pioneers for community health and human rights.
Defining ‘Serious Or Complex Medical Condition’ in Implementation of Work Requirements
A new blog looks closely at the “medically frail” exemption category in Medicaid statute as states work to develop their exemption processes.
New Analysis: Community Health Centers Face Financial Crisis Amid Policy Shifts
As Congress debates critical decisions on the future of the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits and faces mounting pressure over the government shutdown, a new report from George Washington University’s Geiger Gibson Program in Community Health warns of a looming crisis among the nation’s community health centers - the backbone of the primary care safety net.
What’s In a Name? CHCs Focus on Community
A new blog addresses the identity of community health centers and the 2025 Distinguished Visitor shares the rural health care experience with GW students.
Addressing Rural Health Challenges: Lessons from the Field
At the 2025 Geiger Gibson Distinguished Visitor presentation, rural health leader Mary Ann Zelazny shared the realities and resilience of community health centers in upstate New York.
Nearly 2 Million CHC Patients Could Lose Coverage When Tax Credits Expire
A new report and blog tackle the impacts of eliminating premium tax credits on health centers and state economies.
New Report: ACA Tax Credit Expiration Will Lead to Job Loss
New report suggests that in addition to causing health insurance costs to soar, letting the ACA tax credits expire will cause hundreds of thousands to lose jobs.
