A consent agenda (also called a consent calendar) is a board meeting tool that groups routine, non-controversial items into a single agenda action. Instead of voting on each item separately…

Mobile units are one of the most flexible tools a health center can deploy. They extend care beyond clinic walls and directly address barriers like…

The 2025 HRSA Compliance Manual was released this past October. The authorizing legislation for the Community Health Center Program remains…

When a government shutdown is over, the questions and uncertainties regarding Operational Site Visits…

Health centers operate in a very dynamic funding environment (to say the least), and monitoring the right grantmaking institutions is key to sustaining operations and expanding services.

Patient satisfaction is not only a metric, but a clear indicator of how effectively a health center delivers on its mission to serve the community…

Health Centers can leverage health information technology (IT) to improve administrative efficiency in several ways, focusing on streamlining operations, reducing costs, and enhancing patient care coordination. Here are key strategies, based on best practices and insights for consideration.

Health Centers face unique challenges in recruiting and retaining skilled professionals due to limited budgets and high-demand environments.

Health centers can leverage their Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in innovative ways to enhance operations, community engagement, and strategic impact.

These populations face unique economic, cultural, and geographic barriers to healthcare. The following best practices ensure equitable, high-quality care while meeting HRSA compliance requirements.