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The fundamental principles on which Health Centers were established over 45 years ago set them apart from other providers of health care:
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in or serve medically underserved areas or populations
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by a community board composed of 51 percent or more of Health Center patients who represent the population served comprehensive primary health care services as well as support services (e.g. education, translation, transportation) that promote access to health care available to all with fees adjusted based on ability to pay strict performance and accountability requirements regarding administrative, clinical, and financial operations as established by the federal government
Michigan Health Centers are part of a nationwide network of 1,200 Health Centers spread across 50 states and all U.S. territories that provide care for over 20 million people at over 8,000 delivery sites.