Community Health Centers. Unfiltered.
Community Health Centers. Unfiltered. is the official podcast of Advocates for Community Health, where we dive deep into the policy, politics, and people shaping the future of America’s health care safety net. Hosted by ACH CEO Amanda Pears Kelly, each episode strips away the jargon to deliver honest conversations with policymakers, community leaders, and health center champions on the frontlines. From Capitol Hill to local neighborhoods, we explore how community health centers are driving change, expanding access, and standing up for a healthier America. If you care about the health of communities—and the policies and people that make it possible—this podcast is for you.
Episodes
Many veterans receive care outside the VA, and community health centers play a critical role in filling those gaps—especially in rural and underserved communities. This episode explores how CHCs are expanding access for veterans who face barriers to traditional VA services and why they are essential partners in the broader veteran care ecosystem.
The conversation between ACH CEO Amanda Pears Kelly and ECRI’s Shannon Kooker, MSN, ...
In the first episode of Season 2, host Amanda Pears Kelly sits down with Daphne Kackloudis, a health care attorney and partner at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, to explore how recent changes to the 340B program are impacting community health centers and Ryan White clinics in real time. Drawing on frontline legal experience, this episode breaks down what’s driving new federal rules and manufacturer restrictions—and what they me...
As 2025 comes to a close, Community Health Centers Unfiltered wraps its inaugural season with a look back—and a look forward. In this special finale episode, host Amanda Pears Kelly and guests Stephanie Krenrich and Elizabeth Lee, break down the biggest policy challenges CHCs faced in 2025, the surprises that shaped advocacy this year, and the lessons that will influence the road ahead. The team also previews the major federal issu...
What if healthcare rewarded better outcomes—not more procedures? Value-based care is reshaping how health centers provide care nationwide. But what does this shift really mean for patients and providers—and why should even privately insured individuals care? In this episode, we talk with Dr. DaShawn Groves, Commissioner of the Department of Vermont Health Access, who has been driving value-based care in action. We explore the chall...
On this episode of Community Health Centers Unfiltered, CEO Amanda Pears Kelly talks with Jen Taylor, Senior Director of Government Relations at Families USA, a national champion for health care consumers.
They dive into how federal policies can either open doors—or create roadblocks—for patients at community health centers. From defining what “access to care” really means, to tackling bureaucratic hurdles, and sharing strategies t...
In this episode, we zoom out to examine the future of community health centers within America’s rapidly evolving health care landscape. As debates over Medicaid, coverage reform, and market-based solutions intensify, what role will CHCs play—and how can they continue to thrive while staying true to their mission of serving communities in need? Amanda Pears Kelly is joined by Ed Haislmaier of The Heritage Foundation for a thought-pr...
In this episode, leaders from El Rio Health, Arizona’s largest community health center, discuss the future of physician training through Teaching Health Center programs with host Amanda Pears Kelly. These community-based residency programs train doctors to serve diverse, underserved populations—but federal funding uncertainty now puts them at risk. Our guests share how these programs impact patients, strengthen communities, and why...
In this episode, Gabrielle Kalisz Minarik from the Paragon Health Institute joins Amanda Pears Kelly to discuss the future of healthcare, the MAHA framework, and the critical role Community Health Centers play in shaping it. We explore how MAHA could reshape care delivery and financing, why primary and preventive care are essential for underserved communities, and ways CHCs can partner with policymakers to shape the system. This ep...
When Washington talks about cutting Medicaid, the impact doesn’t just stay in D.C.—it shows up on the frontlines in counties and communities across America. In this episode, Amanda Pears Kelly sits down with Blaire Bryant from the National Association of Counties (NACo) to look at what Medicaid funding really means locally. From the strain on county budgets and safety nets to the challenges facing community health centers and hospi...
Food is medicine. But what if you can't get it? In this episode, we explore how access to nutritious food shapes health in underserved communities, and what happens when that access is out of reach. Dr. Laura Samuel from the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing joins us for a conversation on why food isn’t just fuel—it’s healthcare.
When you can’t afford both rent and medicine, which do you choose? On Community Health Centers. Unfiltered., Dr. Barbara DiPietro, Senior Director of Policy from the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, joins us to talk about the consequences when homelessness, soaring housing costs, and healthcare challenges converge—and what’s at risk as safety net programs face deep cuts.
How are health centers meeting the unique needs of rural communities? What challenges do they face—from workforce shortages to limited infrastructure—and what policy solutions are on the table? Host Amanda Pears Kelly talks to Health Care Strategist and Founder of the Rural Impact Michelle Rathman to connect the dots between place, access, and impact.
Host Amanda Pears Kelly talks with Elizabeth Lee, Managing Director of Continuum Health Group, about how the 340B program helps community health centers deliver affordable care—and why it’s at risk. A must-listen for anyone invested in health care access for all and America’s health care safety net.
What happens to community health centers when Medicaid funding is cut? In our very first episode of Community Health Centers. Unfiltered., Advocates for Community Health CEO Amanda Pears Kelly dives deep with policy experts, Stephanie Krenrich (ACH) and Margaret French (Venn Strategies), to unpack the real impact of Medicaid cuts—and what’s at stake for patients and communities across the country.
What happens to community health centers when Medicaid funding is cut? In our very first episode of Community Health Centers. Unfiltered., Advocates for Health CEO Amanda Pears Kelly dives deep with policy experts, Stephanie Krenrich (Advocates for Community Health) and Margaret French (Venn Strategies) to unpack the real impact of Medicaid cuts—and what’s at stake for patients and communities across the country.
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