Community health centers provide care for 1 in 10 Americans, but funding cuts threaten their survival

By: Jennifer Spinghart, University of South Carolina, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: November 12, 2025

Words: 1,379

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

By Jennifer Spinghart, University of South Carolina

Affordable health care was the primary point of contention in the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, which hit 43 days on Nov. 12, 2025.

This fight highlights a persistent concern for Americans despite passage of the landmark Affordable Care Act 15 years ago.

In 2024, 27.2 million Americans, or 8.2% of the population, lacked health insurance entirely. A significant number of Americans have …

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