Although the integration of behavioral health and primary care has long been an initiative of many nationally recognized organizations, such as the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic forced many health centers to expedite implementation of the model. The goal of an integrated care
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.
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…
Establishing fees for your health center is one of the most important financial tasks to be undertaken…
One of the required authorities and responsibilities of a Health Center Board is “approving the selection, evaluation and if necessary, dismissal or termination…
One of the required authorities and responsibilities of a Health Center Board is “approving the selection, evaluation and if necessary, dismissal or termination…
Taking minutes is one mode of documentation that health centers can use to demonstrate compliance with various state and federal requirements, including HRSA…
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.
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.
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
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Regulators are no longer satisfied with documentation alone; they want evidence that your compliance program actively prevents, detects, and corrects risk. Investigators expect to see how issues are identified early, investigated thoroughly, corrected effectively, and monitored over time. Boards demand measurable insight, and leadership needs confidence that exposure is managed before it becomes a liability. The standard has shifted from activity to impact.
