Neighborhood Health in Fort Wayne has praised Gov. Mike Braun for his decision to exempt Indiana’s Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) from proposed 340B Medicaid changes. The decision protects access to care for the more than 25,000 patients Neighborhood Health serves each year, including those who rely on the 340B program to afford life-saving medications.
Angie Zaegel Hannon, president and CEO of Neighborhood Health, stated that the governor’s decision “protects access to care for the more than 25,000 patients we serve each year, including many who rely on the 340B program to afford life-saving medications.” Hannon noted that the organization is “grateful to Gov. Braun for recognizing the essential role community health centers play in caring for individuals and families across Indiana.” The decision safeguards essential health care services including primary care, behavioral health, dental services, and access to affordable medications.
Neighborhood Health operates two open-door pharmacies available to the public, located at 1717 S. Calhoun Street and within the Oxford Clinic at 3501 Warsaw St. The 340B program plays a vital role in supporting these pharmacy services, which directly expand access to affordable medications in Fort Wayne. The pharmacies serve thousands of patients each year, helping individuals manage chronic conditions and access prescriptions at reduced cost while receiving coordinated care alongside medical providers. At a time when pharmacies are closing nationwide, Neighborhood Health’s continued investment in pharmacy services ensures that patients in all neighborhoods have reliable access to medication services.
The outcome was strengthened by widespread advocacy efforts from healthcare leaders, clinicians, patients, and community partners who emphasized the importance of protecting 340B resources. Neighborhood Health continues working alongside state leaders to advance patient-centered solutions that strengthen access to care and improve health outcomes across Indiana. The Neighborhood Health Pharmacy is open Monday-Friday.
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