The Community Health Center has emerged as an increasingly important setting and focus for a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to delivering health care. Political and economic realities promise to magnify the role of this institution.
To prepare:
For this Discussion, review this week's Required Resources and reflect on the ramifications and potential for collaboration in community health centers.
Post a comprehensive response to the following:
Identify what you believe are the two key benefits of collaboration for community health centers.
How do you feel health care reform will promote or hinder collaboration and an interdisciplinary approach at community health centers?
Support your arguments with specific citations from this week's readings.