NACHC Report: 55% of Community Health Centers Cannot Fill Critical Positions
NACHC's latest workforce report finds 55% of community health centers face critical staffing shortages. Vacancy rates exceed 20% for physicians, nurses, and behavioral health providers.
Meanwhile, 5.6 million patients could lose coverage under proposed work requirements — a $32 billion revenue loss for the CHC sector nationally.
Key takeaways
- 55% of community health centers face critical staffing shortages
- Vacancy rates exceed 20% for physicians, nurses, and behavioral health providers
- 5.6 million patients could lose coverage under proposed work requirements — $32B revenue loss nationally
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FQHC Talent. (2026, February 24). NACHC Report: 55% of Community Health Centers Cannot Fill Critical Positions. Linked evidence: NACHC. Retrieved September 11, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/nachc-workforce-crisis
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