The 2019 Uniform Data System (UDS) manual is now available on the HRSA website and provides an overview of the UDS as well as instructions for completing each of the required data tables and submitting the UDS report.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. When we collectively talk about health, the conversation has shifted to “whole person” health, but in practice we still tend to focus on physical health. This disconnect is supported by most conventional health insurance plans that consider dental a separate benefit, vision a separate benefit and often carve out or don’t even cover behavioral health support. This misalignment presents a challenge to healthcare providers who desire to provide whole person health but still must operate within the constraints of the system.
It’s come to our attention that many of you are not aware of FQHC.org’s robust FQHC Resource section, so we’ve decided to remedy that by putting together a series of blog posts highlighting our most helpful resources.
As always, our goal is to help make your life just a little bit easier.
If there is anything else we can do to help you solve your biggest operational and financial challenges so your health center can thrive, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Merces Consulting is an organization that we have worked closely with for many years, and they have asked us to share this opportunity with our mailing list. See below for a letter explaining the opportunity, and we hope you choose to participate!
Are you interested in adding integrated behavioral health services to your health center? Check out this new funding opportunity from HRSA. Need help writing your application? We’re here for you - Contact us today for a free consultation.
