Geographic Expansion: A Guide for Health Center Boards
Resource Topic: Governance
Resource Subtopic: Sustainability.
Keywords: Governing Boards, Planning.Year Developed: 2023
Resource Type: Publication.Primary Audience: Board of Directors; C-Suite (CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, CMOs, COOs, etc.)
Secondary Audience: PCAs
Language(s): English
Developed by: National Association of Community Health Centers (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: Health centers sometimes consider expanding geographically, often by adding new sites. If your health center is considering expanding geographically, your board of directors is a crucial part of the process. This guide provides health center boards with an overview of geographic expansion. It provides an overview of why a health center might consider such expansion; information on the board’s role in the process; and questions to help guide decisions around expansion.
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