Community Health Centers Positively Impact the Economy
Beyond the outstanding health services provided to patients by community health
centers, it is important to consider the impact health centers have on their communities.
According to the National Association of Community Health Centers, Rhode Island
community health centers employ more than 700 Rhode Islanders. The economic impact
of the RI community health centers to local communities is estimated to be over
$65 million and wasted expenditures on avoidable emergency room visits is over $60
million.
For more information on how community health centers impact the economy click here
for the National Association of Community Health Centers: Rhode Island Health Center Fact Sheet.