About Us
The National Nursing Centers Consortium (NNCC) advocates for nurse practitioners as primary providers of health care. Because of their education and their community connections, nurse practitioners today are able to deliver high quality and cost-effective services to our most vulnerable populations, the poor and the uninsured. Our member health centers, run by nurse practitioners, demonstrate this by providing community-based care that is sensitive to patient needs and concerns. The NNCC works to help member health centers meet the costs of providing care to the uninsured and underinsured. Good health care goes beyond a provider visit. The NNCC takes the lead in developing and running community programs, in partnership with member centers, which help people lead healthier and safer lives. These programs help avert future health problems and keep healthcare costs from rising further.
What is a nurse-managed health center?
Nurse-managed health centers are run by nurse practitioners. Nursing staff are responsible for clinic management, and nurse practitioners provide primary health care and comprehensive health education services to patients of all ages. Many have advanced practice degrees and serve with registered nurses, social workers and therapists, collaborating physicians, administrative staff and health educators. Nurse-managed health centers are based in the communities they serve, whether it is a public housing development, school, community center, church or homeless shelter. Nurse-managed health centers serve a diverse population through all age groups and ethnicities. A substantial share of the patient mix is uninsured or on Medicaid. As safety net providers, nurse-managed health centers provide care regardless of a person’s ability to pay. Nurse-managed health centers provide care to vulnerable populations in medically underserved rural, suburban, and urban communities throughout the country.
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