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FQHCs have been serving the community in this way for more than 50 years, providing a safety net to one in 12 Americans who rely on these low-cost primary care services for their health and well-being. Today, there are more than 1,300 FQHCs in over 9,100 locations around the country, serving over 28 million people.

Whether it’s remote heart monitoring of patients after surgery or simply collecting data on a diabetic’s health habits, wearable devices are having an impact. Here are some of the ways these digital technologies are changing healthcare.

Community health centers play an important role in increasing access to healthcare for millions of underserved Americans. They extend the care safety net into rural areas where provider shortages cause residents to travel extensively to a more urban setting to receive treatment.