Tennessee Primary Care Association (TPCA)

TPCA emerged as a a part of the national community health center movement initiated in the 1960s during President Lyndon Johnson's "War on Poverty." Established in 1976, the Association's inception was prompted by a legislative issue concerning prescribing rights, which surfaced between rural health centers, predominantly staffed by nurse practitioners or physician assistants, and the Board of Pharmacy. This pivotal event highlighted the imperative for health centers to unite under a single, statewide organization advocating for enhanced access to care within underserved communities.

Mission:
The Tennessee Primary Care Association improves access to primary health care through leadership, advocacy and support as the voice of community health centers.