Neighborhood Healthcare: 'Hundreds of FQHCs Will Shut Down in a Year'
Neighborhood Healthcare's Director of External Affairs warned that 'hundreds of FQHCs throughout the state will shut down in a year' due to H.R. 1 cuts. Palomar Health, Sharp HealthCare, and other SD institutions are preparing for $300M in annual lost revenue.
Neighborhood Healthcare, due to its size, is not at immediate risk but warned 'hospitals in San Diego County are going to be overrun.'
Key takeaways
- 'Hundreds of FQHCs throughout the state will shut down in a year' — Neighborhood Healthcare Director of External Affairs
- Palomar Health, Sharp HealthCare preparing for $300M in annual lost revenue
- Warning: 'hospitals in San Diego County are going to be overrun' as patients lose coverage
Primary source
Neighborhood HealthcareAffected FQHCs
FQHC Talent. (2025, October 20). Neighborhood Healthcare: 'Hundreds of FQHCs Will Shut Down in a Year'. Primary source: Neighborhood Healthcare. Retrieved June 12, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/sd-nhcare-fqhc-closure-warning
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