Running a successful Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) requires effective structural organization. It also requires a deep understanding of the contracts that are the framework of the FQHC. FQHCs can increase their effectiveness and overall compliance by ensuring that they not only have the proper contracts in place, but that they are using the most effective language in those contracts. This presentation will provide insight into the basic requirements surrounding agreements in the FQHC setting, including referral arrangements, professional services arrangements, and grant agreements, and will help FQHCs achieve maximum compliance and success.