PCHC Recording Library
Please find access to past webinar recordings and materials below.
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Though free clinics are dedicated to providing access to primary care, many are too small to be able to offer health benefits to employees. PCHC is offering this webinar to provide information on a potential option to enable employees to access health benefits.
Impact Health Sharing is a modern, affordable alternative to traditional health insurance that allows small businesses to offer meaningful health benefits to their employees. It’s not insurance—it's a nonprofit program where members share medical expenses and access quality care nationwide, often saving 30–70%. With no network restrictions and flexible options, it's an innovative solution for budget-conscious employers seeking to support their team in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
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Watch recording
Link to PHAN Briefings per Congressional District
April 17, 2025 - As Congress moves forward with a special budget process, referred to as "reconciliation," big changes to Medicaid and Pennie are being considered that could increase the number of uninsured people and decrease the availability of coverage options to low-income working-age adults. These changes could also impact seniors, people with disabilities, and children. Over the next couple of weeks, members of Congress will need to hear from those who serve the uninsured and underinsured and understand how this would impact our clinics. Patrick Keenan, policy director from the Pennsylvania Health Access Network, will present an overview of the changes, the impact on Pennsylvania, and resources, key messages, and other supports to aid in lawmaker and community education.
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PA Navigate is Pennsylvania's new statewide closed-loop resource and referral tool. Supported by DHS and powered by Findhelp, PA Navigate gives providers the ability to connect their patients with needed social services and gives those social service agencies the ability to receive and update referrals.
PA DHS has made grant funding available for providers and social service agencies interested in technically integrating their existing System of Record with PA Navigate. Our program will share details about this grant opportunity.
PA Navigate makes social data as sharable as clinical data is, breaking down silos between providers and across the care continuum and supporting efforts to improve outcomes for individuals and communities.
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The American Liver Foundation presented information on liver diseases and how free and charitable clinics can access screening for patients at no cost. Watch Recording
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Learn more about medication access options available for free clinics. Talk through how to operationalize if you are thinking about adding medication services. More about regulations, systems solutions and more. Thank you to experts at Birmingham Free Clinic for sharing their experiences navigating this topic.
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Other Resources
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PAPs
operated/underwritten by pharmaceutical companies.
can make many medicines available for free
provide medicines at a reduced cost
Other options
contact the manufacturer of the medication
may have indigent care programs for which your patient could apply and receive the medication at no cost.
GoodRx
a website that can help you find the location of the lowest price for medicine in your area
negotiate a better rate with a local community pharmacy
negotiate an arrangement with your local hospital pharmacy as
health systems often obtain deep discounts due to the volume of medicines they order.
Software programs to help with PAP applications
NeedyMeds offers a grant program designed for free-standing, not-for-profit organizations that help individuals apply for free medicines through PAPs. The grants of up to $2,000 each will cover the cost of NeedyMeds PAPTracker software.
PAP Programs (may have fees)
SCBN Prescription Advocacy – 1-888-331-1002- www.scbn.org
RX Outreach – 1-800-769-3880 – www.rxoutreach.org
XUBEX Pharmacy Services – 1-866-699-8239 – www.xubex.com
RX Assist Patient Assistance Program Center – www.rxassist.org
Needy Meds – www.needymeds.org
Partnership for Prescription Assistance – http://www.pparx.org
Direct Relief – http://www.directrelief.org
Dispensary of Hope – http://www.dispensaryofhope.org
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Overview
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) granted medical malpractice coverage through the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) to volunteer Free Clinic health care professionals. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care act extended this coverage to Free Clinic board members, officers, employees, and individual contractors.
A Free Clinic must apply for and sponsor a qualified individual for FTCA medical malpractice coverage deeming. FTCA medical malpractice protection provides the covered individual with immunity from medical malpractice lawsuits resulting from his/her subsequent performance of medical, dental, or related functions within the scope of his/her work at the Free Clinic.
The Free Clinics FTCA Program has four major requirements that are based on statutory requirements:
Credentialing and privileging system
Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance (QI/QA) program including a risk management (RM) system
Professional Liability
Annual Data Reporting.
The sponsoring Free Clinic must meet the following requirements:
Must be a 501(c)3 organization
Must be licensed or certified in accordance with applicable state law
Must not receive any compensation for service from individual or third-party payors (Note: Free Clinics are allowed to accept donations.)
For more information:
The FTCA Free Clinics Program is administered by the U.S. Department of Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC). CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
The Bureau of Primary Health Care Helpline
877-974-2742 (M-F from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
ECRI Institute’s Free Clinic Risk Management Resources CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
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The Virginia Health Care Foundation provided highlights from their presentation on The Pharmacy Connection. You can review them here and then contact them for a demonstration for your clinic.
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Share the link or print these handouts from Community Legal Services of Philadelphia to ensure your staff and volunteers can provide information and guidance to patients.
Guide to SNAP Work Rules -
Best Rx Pharmacy Software for Free Clinics - prices may change in 2026