Highlights 

May 2008 Medical Home Meeting Materials

Questions?
Contact:
Paulette Renault-Caragianes
508-856-1683 phone

“OCP has been extremely valuable in helping to expand services to the most vulnerable members of our community…they provide support that is crucial to making sure that our new programs are successful.”

J.H., Health Center Vice President


 

Start-up & Expansion 

Planning and Start-up of New CHCs

Over the past ten years, Office of Community Programs (OCP) has worked closely with numerous community health centers (CHCs) to support their creation or expansion to new locations across Massachusetts. The provision of funding during the first year of a new site’s operation enables them to get to work quickly to provide the health care services needed in the community. Recent grant recipients have used the funds for purposes such as site development or renovation, the purchase of medical equipment and supplies, and start-up salary subsidies.

CHC Start-up Assistance

OCP's team of expert staff and consultants provide a wide range of services including:

  • Education on the requirements for developing a community health center
  • Initial community assessment and planning to evaluate the feasibility of qualifying for federal health center designation
  • Identification of potential health care resources and facilitation of partnerships
  • Development of business plans and completion of applications for federal funding
  • Underwriting start-up costs for items such as building renovation, asbestos removal, medical equipment purchases, and salary subsidies

Learn More!

View  guide to Establishing a Community Health Center in Massachusetts, co-developed with the Mass League of Community Health Centers.

Interested in speaking with us about developing a community health center in your area? Contact Paulette.Renault-Caragianes@umassmed.edu