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  • October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month , and the Tennessee Primary Care Association (TPCA) is proud to join the national effort ...

  • The Train New Trainers Primary Care - Training and Education in Addiction Medicine (PC-TEAM) Fellowship focuses on equipping ...

  • The Train New Trainers (TNT) Primary Care – Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship focuses on empowering primary care providers ...

  • Each year in East Tennessee, River Valley Health ensures that nearly 70,000 community members receive compassionate, high-quality ...

  • National Health Center Week 2025 | “Celebrating the Past, Present, and Future” Gen Z is known for caring deeply about ...

  • National Health Center Week 2025 | “Celebrating the Past, Present, and Future” At Memphis Health Center (MHC) ...

  • Featuring Libby Thurman & Sade' Sleet of the Tennessee Primary Care Association As we celebrate National Health Center ...

  • National Health Center Week 2025 | Celebrating the Past, Present, and Future Each August, National Health Center Week ...

  • President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), or H.R. 1, into law on July 4, 2025. The bill makes significant ...

Staying Safe Online: Celebrating Cybersecurity Awareness Month

posted 10-09-2025
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month , and the Tennessee Primary Care Association (TPCA) is proud to join the national effort to promote safe and secure online practices. ...

Combatting Substance Use Disorders in Primary Care

posted 09-15-2025
The Train New Trainers Primary Care - Training and Education in Addiction Medicine (PC-TEAM) Fellowship focuses on equipping primary care providers with the skills to effectively ...

Expanding Pediatric Psychiatric Expertise

posted 08-20-2025
The Train New Trainers (TNT) Primary Care – Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship focuses on empowering primary care providers with specialized knowledge in child and adolescent ...

A Conversation with Dr. Brad Carter, Vice President of Primary Care Services for River Valley Health

posted 08-18-2025
Each year in East Tennessee, River Valley Health ensures that nearly 70,000 community members receive compassionate, high-quality healthcare—regardless of their insurance status ...

Gen Z, Meet CHCs: Why Our Generation Should Be Paying Attention

posted 08-08-2025
National Health Center Week 2025 | “Celebrating the Past, Present, and Future” Gen Z is known for caring deeply about healthcare access, community resources, and mental ...

Celebrating Whole-Child Health at Memphis Health Center’s New Children’s Wellness Clinic

posted 08-06-2025
National Health Center Week 2025 | “Celebrating the Past, Present, and Future” At Memphis Health Center (MHC) , caring for children goes beyond treating ...

Powering Communities Through Caring: The Past, Present, and Future

posted 08-04-2025
Featuring Libby Thurman & Sade' Sleet of the Tennessee Primary Care Association As we celebrate National Health Center Week 2025 and reflect on the legacy of community ...

From Grassroots to Guiding Force: 60 Years of Community Health Centers in Tennessee

posted 08-01-2025
National Health Center Week 2025 | Celebrating the Past, Present, and Future Each August, National Health Center Week honors the vital role community health centers ...

One Big Beautiful Bill Act – Medicaid and ACA Marketplace Changes

posted 07-30-2025
President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), or H.R. 1, into law on July 4, 2025. The bill makes significant changes to key health care programs including Medicaid, ...

Enhancing Primary Care with Psychiatry Training

posted 07-28-2025
The Train New Trainers (TNT) Primary Care Psychiatry Fellowship stands out for its comprehensive approach to integrating psychiatric training into primary care. By emphasizing ...

A Conversation with Teresa Dabney, CEO of Community Health of East Tennessee, Inc.

posted 07-17-2025
In Campbell County, Tennessee, where winding roads meet mountain views, Community Health of East Tennessee (CHET) is more than a clinic—it’s a lifeline for thousands. ...

When Mental Health Becomes a Primary Care Problem, and What to Do About It

posted 06-25-2025
This guest post was contributed by Dr. Virmarie Diaz-Fernandez, Clinical Advisor of Peregrine Health —a TPCA Partner. In most communities, especially rural and ...

Key Performance Indicators A Guide to Implementing an Effective Benchmarking Plan

posted 06-05-2025
This guest post was contributed by Wes Ernst, CPA, of Forvis Mazars —a TPCA Partner. Introduction Key performance indicators, informally referred to as ...

Medicaid in Tennessee: What's Happening and Why It Matters to You

posted 05-21-2025
What is Medica id?   Medicaid is a joint state-federal program to provide health care coverage to low-income folks, primarily children, pregnant women ...

Victory for 340B and Tennessee Patients

posted 04-25-2025
We’re thrilled to share exciting news from the State Capitol! On April 16 , our 340B protection bill (SB1414/HB1242) passed the Senate (27-5) and ...

A Conversation with Bonnie McNabb and Cheri Lewis, Dayspring Health, Inc.

posted 03-13-2025
Healthcare organizations nationwide are experiencing workforce shortages which are projected to continue over the coming decade.¹ In the face of this challenge, community health ...

The Rebate Model and How It Impacts The 340B Program

posted 02-26-2025
The 340B drug pricing program allows certain providers known as covered entities, including community health centers, to purchase outpatient medications at a discount. Community ...

Contract Pharmacies are a Lifeline for Patients

posted 02-14-2025
Community health centers rely on the 340B Drug Pricing Program to provide affordable medications and comprehensive services to patients. Although all health centers offer pharmacy ...

A Conversation with Rick Keeton, Board Chairman for Mountain People’s Health Councils, Inc.

posted 02-05-2025
Rick Keeton is a long-time resident of Scott County, Tennessee, a close-knit community with a population of 22,000. Scott County is also home to Mountain People’s Health Councils, ...

What is 340B and How do Health Centers Use the Program?

posted 02-04-2025
The 340B Drug Pricing Program is a federal program established in 1992 under the Public Health Service Act (the name “340B” derives from the section of the Act that established ...

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