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Health Center Development Information is provided on a range of topics that will provide guidance and tools to assist health centers in effective management practices and relevant Federal regulations, policies and guidance.
Special Populations Information and tools that will assist health centers in meeting the needs of special population groups such as migrant and seasonal farmworkers and homeless populations.
II. Services
Clinical Care/Services Information for clinicians and other health care providers regarding preventive care and clinical practices, including oral health and HIPAA.
Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) Information and direct links to resources on the FTCA, including advice and assistance on applying for and implementing FTCA at a health center.
Quality Management/Improvement Information and tools for quality improvement and risk management at a health center including HIPAA resources, and tools for obtaining patient satisfaction and tools for improving practice management.
Special Populations Information and tools that will assist health centers in meeting the needs of special population groups such as migrant and seasonal farmworkers and homeless populations.
III. Management and Finance
Administrative Management Information and resources for grantees on issues related to strategic planning, including implementing an electronic health record.
Financial Management Information on management of health center finances, including billing, and sliding fee guidance. Further information, in a summary version, on the requirements for health center financial management, billing and collection, sliding fee scale and budget can be found in the Health Center Site Visit Guide. That link is under the Top Health Center Tools box on the TA home page.
Health Information Technology (HIT) Information on EHR/EMR systems and Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCN) as well as a series of online HIT Implementation Toolboxes specific to health centers.
Uniform Data System (UDS) Information and resources on the Uniform Data System (UDS) which contains the annual reporting requirements for the cluster of primary care grantees funded by HRSA. The UDS includes reporting requirements for Community Health Centers, Migrant Health Centers, Health Care for the Homeless, Public Housing Primary Care, and other grantees under Section 330 (e) under the Consolidated Health Centers Act..
Facility Information regarding the development and implementation of facility and other capital improvement projects.
IV. Governance
Governance Information regarding health center Board requirements, policies and structure. Further information, in a summary version, regarding the requirements for Health Center Boards, their responsibilities, composition and other requirements can be found in the Health Center Site Visit Guide. That link is under the Top Health Center Tools box on the TA home page.
Strategic Planning Information and resources for grantees on issues related to strategic planning, including implementing an electronic health record.