Increasing Access to Health Care
Community health centers are a key element to increasing access to health care. In the last three years, we have expanded access for an additional 3 million people-regardless of their ability to pay-through 614 new and expanded community health center sites. President Bush is building on that success by requesting $1.8 billion for health centers to provide health care services to 15 million people - a 57 percent increase over the 2001 budget. Community health centers contribute to our efforts to reduce health care disparities, as nearly 65 percent of the people who visit community health centers are minorities. In pursuit of that goal, HHS is requesting $6.5 billion for targeted minority health spending in 2005 - a 19 percent increase over 2001.
Last Updated: February 3, 2004
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