Community Health Centers of Arkansas (CHCA) is a non-profit organization established in 1985 to expand access to affordable quality care in Arkansas, and to create a unified voice for Community Health Centers (CHCs) and the patients they serve.
The services offered by CHCA help Arkansas CHCs provide effective and efficient care to their patients, furthering their goals of improving access to care and health outcomes. CHCA has over the years successfully served as a conduit for new programs, projects and funding that supports greater access to comprehensive services for underserved populations throughout Arkansas.
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CHCA is the Primary Care Association (PCA) for Arkansas. PCAs are designated by the federal Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) to assist CHCs in each state.
CHCA bylaws reflect that it is governed by a Board of Directors, comprised of the Chief Executive Officer from each member CHC. CHCA’s mission is to advocate for and facilitate the success of CHCs and promote access to healthcare in Arkansas. Our visions is to be the trusted partner for our member organizations and a respected leader and advocate for healthcare access in Arkansas. CHCA serves 12 CHC organizations and their 200+ service locations across Arkansas.
CHCA collaborates with local, state and federal partners, organizations and policy makers to positively influence changes to policies, regulations, and legislation aimed at strengthening CHCs' ability to provide affordable, accessible, comprehensive, quality healthcare services to all regardless of ability to pay.
