The
Organization
Arizona
Association of Community Health Centers (AACHC) is the chosen Primary
Care Association (PCA) of the State of Arizona, charged with advancing
the expansion of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and
advocating for the healthcare interests of the medically underserved and
uninsured. It also works to develop programs and support services for its
member organizations, such as financial and clinical training. AACHC is
incorporated as a private 501c3 organization.
AACHC currently
serves a total of 27 full and associate member organizations. It
has over 150 locations around the state of Arizona. With an annual
budget of $1.2MM and a staff of 18, AACHC provides programs in
human resources support, government and media relations, outreach and
enrollment/community development, migrant health, financial
services (training and education for FQHCs), grant administration, and
learning/education in clinical programs. AACHC also presents the
Annual Region IX Conference and other training and education, such as
development of tool kits and clinical training.
AACHC now seeks a Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) to lead all functions of the organization,
including strategic planning, day-to-day operations, staff development,
financial management, program development and legislative
liaison/support. The CEO reports directly to the 20 member board of
directors.
