Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) recently announced that she has secured funding in the Fiscal Year 2023 federal budget to improve and expand access to health care in Cambridge, Framingham, and Waltham.
“I’m thrilled to announce that more than $2 million is headed to Cambridge, Framingham, and Waltham to help train the next generation of health care providers and expand access to vital mental health services and substance use disorder treatment,” said Democratic Whip Katherine Clark. “I’m proud to have worked with our local leaders and community partners to identify these critical investments that will save lives and improve health outcomes throughout the Fifth District.”
“These investments to increase local residents’ access to critically needed behavioral health services, cutting-edge technology, and job training will go far in ensuring health equity in the communities of Cambridge, Framingham, and Waltham,” said Michael Curry, President and CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers. “We are grateful to Democratic Whip Clark for her commitment and vision to improving the health and well-being of all residents in the Fifth District.”
In total, Clark secured more than $20 million for local community projects in the Fifth District.
CRCH is pleased to be the receiptient of some of this funding.
Charles River Community Health Center Improving Systems of Patient Care Project — Waltham, MA: $247,000
These funds will be used to convert and upgrade the Charles River Health Center (CRCH) Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. The new system, called Epic, will improve patient care, experience, and access.
“Epic is our first new electronic health records system in over 10 years, and funding for capital projects like this is vital to ensure community health centers have the highest quality, state-of-the-art technology available to care for our patients,” said Elizabeth Browne, CEO, Charles River Health Center. “It is extremely important that all providers have access to systems like Epic so they can care for everyone in our community. Epic also greatly improves our providers’ ability to conduct population health work and succeed in value-based care programs. We appreciate Representative Clark’s commitment to helping Charles River Community Health and the Waltham community.”
