Use of Temporary Primary Care Providers in Federally Qualified Health Centers

Drs. Xinxin Han, Candice Chen, and Patricia Pittman of the Mullan Institute co-authored this Journal of Rural Health article that examines the use of temporary providers in federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in recent years and identifies associated factors. They describe trends in the number and percentage of FQHCs that used temporary primary care physicians and advanced practice providers (nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and certified nurse midwives). Read the full article.