Santa Clara County Proposes $183M in Health & Hospital Cuts — Valley Health Center FQHCs at Risk
Santa Clara County has proposed $183M in cuts to its Health and Hospital System for FY2026-27, driven by a $325M structural deficit. The Valley Health Center network — which operates 9 FQHC sites serving 120,000+ patients — faces potential clinic closures and reduced hours.
Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley and School Health Clinics of Santa Clara County may also lose county supplemental funding. FQHCs in the region should prepare contingency plans for patient redistribution.
Key takeaways
- $183M in cuts to Health & Hospital System — driven by $325M structural deficit
- Valley Health Center network (9 FQHC sites, 120K+ patients) faces clinic closures and reduced hours
- Indian Health Center + School Health Clinics may lose county supplemental funding
- Action: Prepare contingency plans for patient redistribution in South Bay
Primary source
Mercury NewsAffected FQHCs
FQHC Talent. (2026, March 7). Santa Clara County Proposes $183M in Health & Hospital Cuts — Valley Health Center FQHCs at Risk. Primary source: Mercury News. Retrieved June 12, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/santa-clara-county-183m-health-cuts
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