Document Type
Report
Publication Date
2-25-2008
Publisher
George Washington University, School of Public Health and Health Services, Department of Health Policy
Series
Geiger Gibson/RCHN Community Health Foundation Research Collaborative Policy Research Brief No. 1
Keywords
Community Health Centers; Health Reform; Health Homes
Abstract
The economic slowdown that began in 2007 has prompted policymakers to focus on investments that can produce rapid economic gains in communities. Building on a previous analysis, this Research Brief estimates that a $250 million appropriations increase in the community health centers program would yield health care for an additional 1.8 million patients and a nationwide four-to-one return on investment:
- nearly $1 billion in direct community economic benefits, and
- over $1.1 billion in indirect benefits in jobs and other community investments.
On a state-by-state basis, each $1 million in federal appropriations would assure care for an additional 8,400 patients and a six-to-one rate of return with more than $6 million in direct and indirect economic benefits.
Recommended Citation
Shin, P., Finnegan, B., & Rosenbaum, S. (2008). How does investment in community health centers affect the economy? (Geiger Gibson/RCHN Community Health Foundation Research Collaborative policy research brief no. 1). Washington, D.C.: George Washington University, School of Public Health and Health Services, Department of Health Policy.
Open Access
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