The New Texas Family Planning

Slashed budgets and anti-abortion politics undermine women's health care

"...at first inspection, Deuell's rider, directing $20 million toward FQHC facilities – federally authorized centers that aim to serve..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...of red ink from the Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) has been stemmed and even transformed into a budget..."

Aug. 13, 1999 News Feature

The Have Nots

One Family's Plight

"...Under the rules of the Federally Qualified Health Clinic (FQHC) health system that Austin and Travis County jointly operate,..."

March 12, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Then There's This: Power to the People's

Community clinic gains new status – and a bundle of funds

"...much brighter for the 2013 Legislature, but with People's FQHC status, along with funding from Central Health – Travis..."

June 29, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

The War on Women's Health

To attack Planned Parenthood, lawmakers undermine health care ... and promote more abortions

"...comprehensive medical providers, namely federally qualified health centers. These FQHCs aim to serve any and all indigent clients in..."

April 22, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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"...family-planning panel of 1,090 patients. Because we are an FQHC, these patients have access to a multitude of services..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Column

Lone Star Circle of Care Proud of Family-Planning Program

"...family-planning panel of 1,090 patients. Because we are an FQHC, these patients have access to a multitude of services..."

Oct. 18, 2006 Postmarks

Naked City

More Sickly Every Day

"...City staff defended the FQHC budget they placed before the council as compatible with..."

Sept. 24, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Bad Medicine?

If Austin's Public Clinics Go Private, the Poor Could Suffer

"...county area won classification as Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). That designation ensures them 100% "cost-based" Medicaid reimbursement and..."

Nov. 22, 1996 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Article Wrong About FQHCs

"...health centers, also known as Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), do not want to be caught up in any..."

Feb. 1, 2006 Postmarks

Naked City

"...city's public clinics currently receive Federal Quality Health Care (FQHC) status, which means they qualify for complete, cost-based reimbursement..."

Nov. 21, 1997 News Feature

Jumping the Shark on Women's Health

For the sake of anti-abortion politics, the governor and the Legislature turned their backs on women's health care – with disastrous consequences. Is there any way to fix this mess?

"...serve nearly 9,000 clients; only one provider, CommUnityCare, an FQHC, was granted funds for 2012. Accord­ing to DSHS, in..."

Jan. 18, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Dismantling Family Planning

Advocates say a state Senate budget rider would cripple delivery of health care to poor women

"...to less than 371,000 served last year. Meanwhile, the FQHCs have not been able to pick up the slack...."

March 17, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Planned Parenthood Slashed Again

While patients lose health care, the state dumps money on unprepared clinics

"...contrast, the FY 07 allocations to almost all the FQHCs have remained level or increased – apparently without regard..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Assisted Suicide?

The Demise of the Clinics

"...a member of the council-appointed Federally Qualified Health Care (FQHC) board, which makes recommendations to the council on the..."

Aug. 2, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

Beside the Point: Abortion Debate Hits Home

The attacks against Planned Parenthood are not just political, they're about class and privilege

"...And pointing to the city's federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) as a way to compensate for the void is..."

Oct. 23, 2015 News Column by Mary Tuma

Women's Coalition Wins Fed Health Funding

Group says it can serve a greater number of women with the available funds

"...PP from participation, because millions went unused by the FQHCs and had to be reallocated midyear. By 2011, lawmakers..."

March 29, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Women's Coalition Wins Fed Family Planning Funding

Title X funds stripped from state health department

"...Parenthood from participation because millions went unused by the FQHCs and had to be reallocated mid-year. By 2011, lawmakers..."

March 25, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Destruction of Texas Health Care

The GOP crusade against Planned Parenthood is devastating basic care for Texas women

"...uninsured with a medical home (although a number of FQHCs across the state actually subcontract with smaller family-planning providers,..."

Feb. 3, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Targeting Planned Parenthood, State Hurts Texas Women

Small fraction of women in need will get services

"...funding to serve local clients; through March 2013, the FQHC has been allocated just $477,642 to handle thousands of..."

Jan. 18, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Women's Health: 'Everybody Loses'

Lege anti-abortion crusade will devastate basic health care

"...In 2010, there were 25 "public" contractors and 26 FQHC contractors; together these two groups received nearly $28 million..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'Everybody Loses'

Anti-abortion crusade will devastate health care

"...departments, local community clinics, and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) – that provide family planning services in addition to..."

May 27, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Family-Planning Budget

Families don't come first in this funding scheme

"...*Implementation of Rider 56 ($10 million FQHC set-aside) resulted in a decrease of 41,574 clients served..."

April 22, 2011 News Feature

Family Planning Torn Asunder

House strips funding for women's health care

April 8, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

LegeLand: Defunding Planned Parenthood

Abbott clears path to undermining Planned Parenthood

"...go first to support federally qualified health centers. An FQHC offers a one-stop health shop, whereas Planned Parenthood is..."

Feb. 25, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Dismantling Family Planning Pt. 2

House budget amendment would subvert access to reproductive services

"...each subsequent year. Meanwhile, there have not been enough FQHCs using the funding opportunity to expend the entire $10..."

April 16, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

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"...Article Wrong About FQHCsDear Editor,..."

Feb. 3, 2006 Column

Double Vision

When in Doubt...

"...team in studying the city's federally qualified health clinics (FQHC) -- though word has it the budget initiatives briefing..."

July 30, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff

Health Scare

Citizen Group Looks Out for Health Clinics

"...all of which are Federally Qualified Health Care Centers (FQHCs) -- have been under the gun. According to the..."

Sept. 19, 1997 News Feature by Audrey Duff