Best Practices for Presenting Financial Data to the Board of Directors
A health center’s Board of Directors have a fiduciary responsibility over the health center program. Presenting financial data to the BOD is a crucial task as it leads to informed decision-making, ensures accountability, and builds trust.
Utilizing the HRSA Form 5A Self-Assessment Worksheet
It is important to remember that a review of Form 5A should be completed on an ongoing basis. As a health center adds services and staff, Form 5A will change.
Demonstrating Compliance with Chapter 7 – Coverage for Medical Emergencies During and After-Hours
Not only does following Chapter 7 demonstrate compliance with HRSA Health Center Program Requirements, but also ensures access to medical advice 24 hours a day.
Handling Key Vacancies During an OSV
Having a key vacancy within a health center can happen at any moment; but it may be especially difficult during an operational site visit.
Demonstrating Compliance with Chapter 10 – Quality Improvement/Assurance
In accordance with the guidance provided in “Chapter 10 – Quality Improvement/Assurance” of the Health Center Program Compliance Manual, health centers must develop and maintain an ongoing Quality Improvement/Assurance (QI/QA) system.
MATE Act
The MATE Act mandates that new and renewing DEA registrants need eight hours of training on substance use disorders by June 27, 2023 (Section 1263 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023).
How to Determine the Appropriate Attendees for Clinical OSV Sessions
Although there can be some flexibility with regards to timing of the interviews, the standardized agenda outlines timeframes and the structure for the review of the Admin/Governance, Fiscal and Clinical Chapters of the HRSA Health Center Program Compliance manual
Compliatric Quarterly Newsletter: Getting the Most out of Board Education
Being on a Health Center Board of Directors carries a weighty responsibility not only with the oversight and responsibilities of the HRSA Program Requirements, but also understanding the rules and requirements of each state’s non-profit requirements.
Managing Patient Complaints on Social Media
As a health center, it is important to build a strong presence on social media, not only to connect with existing patients, but to encourage the enrollment of new patients…
Best Practices for Preparing for the Single (A133) Audit
Health centers that receive and expend more than $750,000 in award funds from all federal sources (not just Section 330 funding), must have an audit in accordance with the provisions of 45 CFR Part 75, Subpart F: Audit Requirements.
