Patient Numbers and Chronic Diseases Surge at America's Nonprofit Clinics

The increasing pressure on America’s nonprofit community clinics and health centers was documented in a report, "State of the Safety Net," released by Direct Relief International summarizing the most extensive data assembled on safety net providers who care for the country’s most vulnerable people.

Nonprofit health clinics are struggling to meet overwhelming demand from new patients who have lost jobs and health insurance.

The report summarizes national information about the activities at America’s nonprofit community-based clinics and health centers from 2006 to 2009.