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In a busy clinic, even two extra minutes can feel like a lot. Staff are juggling intake, volunteers, documentation, and patient flow. Adding one more task isn’t always welcome. But when it comes to patient data, two minutes can influence decisions made at the state level. Across Florida,... Continue Reading
Governance can feel like a formality, especially for small clinics focused on patient care. When staffing is lean and volunteers are stretched, board work sometimes takes a back seat to operations. But over time, governance is one of the strongest predictors of whether a clinic remains stable,... Continue Reading
FAFCC’s work extends far beyond administering grant funds. Continue Reading
Legislative sessions shape funding, policy, and operating conditions for free and charitable clinics, often in ways that aren’t immediately visible. Continue Reading
Free and charitable clinics are playing a critical role in reducing unnecessary emergency room use and lowering healthcare costs across Florida. Continue Reading
Florida’s free and charitable clinics already deliver high-quality care with limited resources — and now there’s a new way to showcase that excellence. FAFCC’s new certification framework creates clear standards, recognizes achievement, and strengthens clinics’ credibility with partners and funders. Continue Reading
What does sustainable fundraising really look like for free and charitable clinics? Discover practical ways to align funding with capacity, diversify support, use data effectively, and build long-term stability. Continue Reading
FAFCC’s State of the Association call shared new tools, certification plans, advocacy priorities, and engagement opportunities to strengthen clinic capacity and elevate the collective impact of Florida’s free and charitable clinics statewide. Continue Reading
Free and charitable clinics operate in one of the most challenging parts of the healthcare system. Limited funding, workforce constraints, and growing demand are the norm, not the exception. Continue Reading
FAFCC will implement an updated membership dues structure beginning in 2026. This update supports the continued growth and coordination of Florida’s free and charitable clinic network, including statewide advocacy, quality and data initiatives, technical assistance, education programs, and... Continue Reading
Thanks to the efforts of the FAFCC Quality & Data Committee, we’re excited to offer new insight and resources designed to help your clinic collect, understand, and share data that demonstrates the impact of your work in reducing unnecessary emergency room visits. Year one of the ER... Continue Reading
The Florida Department of Health has launched a new funding opportunity to support no-cost autism screenings and services delivered through nonprofit organizations. This initiative is part of the Dr. and Mrs. Alfonse and Kathleen Cinotti Health Care Screening and Services Grant Program (Cinotti... Continue Reading
