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Advancing the Impact, Innovation, and Sustainability of Community Health Centers  

Center for Science

About Our Research

Research and Innovation Driving Impacts 

About Dr. John W. Hatch 

NACHC Research Resources

NACHC Fly-in Day Policy Papers

About The Team

We invite you to: 

-> Support our work through funding

-> Use our research to improve primary care access, outcomes, and cost-savings

-> Partner with us on research initiatives

About the Team

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Peter Shin, PhD, MPH
Chief Science Officer and VP, Data Analysis

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Amy Flowers, PhD
Director, Data Analysis

Additional Team Members:  

  • Sarah Hulbert, MPH, CAPM, Manager Data Analysis 
  • Mahima Singeetham, MPH, Data Analysis

The Dr. John W. Hatch Center for Science aims to be a trusted resource, equipping CHCs with the data and strategies needed to drive lasting impact.   We invite you to: 

-> Support our work through funding

-> Use our research to improve health care access, outcomes, and cost-savings

-> Partner with us on research initiatives

Peter Shin
PhD, MPH, Chief Science Officer and AVP Research

Peter Shin, PhD, MPH is NACHC’s first-ever Chief Science Officer, reinforcing NACHC’s commitment to data-driven solutions.   Dr. Shin provides thought leadership on CHCs’ role in achieving the “Quintuple Aim” – improving health outcomes, enhancing patient experiences, elevating workforce experiences, and lowering costs, and ensuring health care for all. Dr. Shin brings 30 years of academic research and specializes in CHC financing, Medicaid payment models, value-based care, HIT, workforce dynamics, and cost effectiveness studies, having secured tens of millions in government and foundation funding. 

Amy Flowers
PhD, Research Director

Dr. Flowers directs NACHC’s CHC research portfolio and rapidly responds to evolving policy and advocacy needs.  She brings expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, having worked extensively as a consultant on hundreds of projects for government agencies at the federal, state, and local levels. Her experience highlights the importance of early stakeholder engagement, a deep understanding of the costs of health disparities and a sense of purpose for improving health care for all and access to care.