Oconee Valley Healthcare is proud to be a Federally Qualified Health Center through The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. According to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), FQHCs:
- Qualify for funding under Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act (PHS)
- Qualify for enhanced reimbursement from Medicare and Medicaid, as well as other benefits
- Serve an underserved area or population
- Offer a sliding fee scale
- Provide comprehensive services (either on-site or by arrangement with another provider), including:
- Preventive health services
- Dental services
- Mental health and substance abuse services
- Transportation services necessary for adequate patient care
- Hospital and specialty care
- Have an ongoing quality assurance program
- Have a governing board of directors
