FQHC stands for which type of health center?

FQHC stands for which type of health center?

• A. Federally Qualified Health Center
• B. Federally Qualified Hospital Center
• C. Free Qualified Health Center
• D. Family Quality Health Center

Answer: (A)

Federally Qualified Health Center is the correct expansion. This designation is given to community-based clinics that meet HRSA requirements to deliver comprehensive primary care in underserved areas and to provide care regardless of a patient’s ability to pay, often with a sliding fee scale. FQHCs are governed by a patient-majority board and must offer a wide range of services, including preventive, primary, dental, and behavioral health care. In billing terms, they use a special reimbursement method under Medicare/Medicaid known as the FQHC Prospective Payment System, which pays a per-visit, all-inclusive rate rather than the standard fee-for-service. The other phrases are not official designations for this type of health center.

Federally Qualified Health Center is the correct expansion. This designation is given to community-based clinics that meet HRSA requirements to deliver comprehensive primary care in underserved areas and to provide care regardless of a patient’s ability to pay, often with a sliding fee scale. FQHCs are governed by a patient-majority board and must offer a wide range of services, including preventive, primary, dental, and behavioral health care. In billing terms, they use a special reimbursement method under Medicare/Medicaid known as the FQHC Prospective Payment System, which pays a per-visit, all-inclusive rate rather than the standard fee-for-service. The other phrases are not official designations for this type of health center.