Neighborhood Healthcare Warns 'Hundreds of FQHCs Will Shut Down in a Year' as H.R. 1 Cuts Hit
Neighborhood Healthcare's Director of External Affairs warned that hundreds of California FQHCs face closure within a year as H.R. 1 cuts take effect. Palomar Health, Sharp HealthCare, and other San Diego institutions are bracing for impact.
75,000 noncitizens in San Diego County will lose Medi-Cal access by October 2026. Healthcare leaders predict hospitals will be 'overrun' as clinics close.
Key takeaways
- Neighborhood Healthcare warns 'hundreds of California FQHCs face closure within a year'
- 75,000 noncitizens in SD County will lose Medi-Cal access by October 2026
- Healthcare leaders predict hospitals will be 'overrun' as clinics close
- Palomar Health, Sharp HealthCare also bracing for impact
Primary source
Neighborhood HealthcareAffected FQHCs
FQHC Talent. (2026, March 7). Neighborhood Healthcare Warns 'Hundreds of FQHCs Will Shut Down in a Year' as H.R. 1 Cuts Hit. Primary source: Neighborhood Healthcare. Retrieved June 12, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/nhcare-warns-hundreds-fqhcs-shut-down
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