Dr. Vicki Young - CEO of The South Carolina Primary Health Care Association

Dr. Vicki Young is the CEO of the South Carolina Primary Health Care Association, the unifying organization for Community Health Centers (CHCs) in South Carolina. CHCs are time-tested models of community-based care. They represent public and private partnerships working together to improve the health status of their respective communities. First established in 1964, CHCs are community-based, non-profit organizations that provide comprehensive, high-quality, patient-focused health care services in a culturally appropriate manner. With a focus on primary care, prevention, education, and case management, CHCs accept most health insurance plans including Medicare and Medicaid and for those patients without insurance, services are provided on a sliding fee scale based on the patient's income and family size. CHCs receive federal grants through the United States Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC) to partially support the cost of providing health care to the nation's growing uninsured population.In conversation with SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce CEO Frank Knapp, they dive into the impact this organization makes on our local communities. One of the biggest obstacles to running a small business is accessing and providing healthcare and health insurance. As healthcare costs continue to rise, we discuss the work of the Community Health Centers and how they can help small businesses.