Welcome to our hub for clinical innovation in primary care in Community Health Centers (CHC). This page is dedicated to supporting health centers as they enhance and transform the way care is delivered. Here, you’ll find curated resources, practical tools, and evidence-based strategies focused on improving quality, access, and outcomes. Whether implementing new care models, optimizing workflows, or driving care delivery, you'll find useful resources designed to help health centers lead with confidence and positively impact patients' health outcomes.
New York Health Foundation Comments on Front-of-Package Nutrition Information
On May 16, 2025, the New York Health Foundation submitted supportive comments on the FDA’s proposed mandatory front-of-package “Nutrition Info Box” rule, which would clearly indicate whether a product is “Low,” “Med,” or “High” in saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars. The Foundation emphasized the tool’s potential to reduce diet-related diseases, particularly in priority populations disproportionately affected by poor nutrition. Citing robust evidence from consumer focus groups and experimental studies, they underscored that interpretive front-of-package labels can effectively guide healthier choices. They also recommended prioritizing labeling requirements for products high in these key nutrients to maximize public health impact.
CMS Non‑Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) fact sheet for Beneficiaries
This CMS Non‑Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) fact sheet clarifies important program detail such as distinctions between emergency and non‑emergency transport, acceptable vehicle types, and driver criteria—helping Medicaid beneficiaries better understand and access this essential benefit.
CMS Non‑Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Booklet for Providers
The NEMT booklet provides a comprehensive overview of Medicaid-covered non-emergency medical transportation for providers, clarifying key definitions, eligible transportation modes, delivery models, and state-specific coverage guidelines. It also outlines common fraud and abuse risks, offering practical prevention strategies to help providers strengthen service coordination and maintain program integrity.
More Resources:
- Promising Practices for Food is Medicine Interventions: Summary of Listening Sessions with Health Centers
- Turning Policies into Action: An Overview of Medicaid HRSN Delivery Structures
- Definitions of the Well-Being Portfolio: A Tool for Regional Leaders Ready to Create a Balanced and Impactful Set of Policies, Programs, and Practices to Transform Well-Being
- Hunger on the Rise: New York’s Food Insufficiency Rates Hit New Highs and Exceed Pandemic Levels (2024 Update)
- The Food Pantries' Food Assistance Provider Map
- Social Risk Poster
- PDSA Worksheet Template