Factors to Consider when Completing a Change in Scope
Before submitting a Change In Scope (“CIS”), health centers must understand adjusting their scope of services goes beyond just completing Forms 5A, B, and C. A Scope of Project defines a health center’s approved service sites, services, providers, service area and target population.
Pitfalls of Policy Management
Policies are the foundation of a health center’s operations and provide a framework to outline the organization’s position regarding a particular subject and/or issue…
Establishment of Fee Rates
Establishing fees for your health center is one of the most important financial tasks to be undertaken…
Referral Tracking and How to Maintain Compliance
One of the required authorities and responsibilities of a Health Center Board is “approving the selection, evaluation and if necessary, dismissal or termination…
Evaluating Your CEO/Executive Director
One of the required authorities and responsibilities of a Health Center Board is “approving the selection, evaluation and if necessary, dismissal or termination…
Best Practices for Meeting Minutes
Taking minutes is one mode of documentation that health centers can use to demonstrate compliance with various state and federal requirements, including HRSA…
Financial Hardship and Waiving of Fees
Adequate preparation for an OSV requires time, resources, and attention to detail that can often be anxiety provoking. Here are three misconceptions about OSVs that are important to remember, both during the preparation process and during the OSV itself.
The Misconceptions of the Operational Site Visit
Adequate preparation for an OSV requires time, resources, and attention to detail that can often be anxiety provoking. Here are three misconceptions about OSVs that are important to remember, both during the preparation process and during the OSV itself.
FTCA Event Reporting Requirements
In order to receive federal funding and Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) deeming status, health centers are required to implement a Risk Management Program that includes Risk Management Policies and Procedures and the completion of Risk Management assessments, in an attempt to reduce the level of risk placed on the health center.
Representation of Special Populations in an FQHC
Special populations funding is a term that HRSA uses to distinguish whether Community Health Centers (CHCs) receive additional specialized funding to serve a specific population…
