What's New
NEXT WEEK: Today with Macrae: Health Center Program Updates
Join us to hear the latest news about the COVID-19 Response Programs, funding, and more.
Wednesday, May 4
3:00-4:00 p.m. ET
Join the day of the session
If you prefer to join by phone: 833-568-8864
Webinar ID: 161 791 4453
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Does your Health Center Have a February 1 Start Date? Review Your Patient Target
We recently updated patient targets for Health Center Program award recipients with a February 1 budget period start date. On Thursday, April 21, we sent an email message to the Authorizing Officials and Project Directors of these health centers, which indicated whether the health center would complete a fiscal year (FY) 2023 Service Area Competition (SAC) or Budget Period Progress Report. The email also included a direct link to the updated patient target. Health centers that will complete an FY 2023 SAC for awards starting February 1, 2023, should review their patient target and take appropriate action in EHBs by Thursday, May 5.
View the Patient Target Quick Reference Guide on the SAC TA webpage to learn how to access your patient target in EHBs.
Submit questions using the BPHC Contact Form (select “Patient Targets” under the Health Center Program heading).
TODAY: FHIR 101: Opportunities to Improve Interoperability across Health Centers
Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) is a Health Level 7 International (HL7) standard for electronic health care data exchange. It provides a standard way to express and share information across health centers, providers, and related organizations independent of how local electronic health records (EHRs) display or store data.
For UDS+ reporting and other information exchange needs, health centers, Primary Care Associations, and Health Center Controlled Networks will want to be familiar with the basics of the HL7 FHIR standard.
TODAY, the Health Information Technology, Evaluation, and Quality (HITEQ) Center will host a webinar discussing what FHIR is, what it does, how it impacts your EHR, and what it might mean to your health center and patients.
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Register here
The HITEQ Center is a HRSA-funded National Training and Technical Assistance Partner (NTTAP).
TOMORROW: Learning to Use the All of Us Research Hub for Health Centers
Join colleagues who are learning to use NIH’s All of Us Precision Medicine Research Hub database in a webinar hosted by NIH.
Wednesday, April 27
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Register here
Health Centers and the Changing Policy and Payment Environment: Strengthening Health Center Value and Financial Performance
Explore the latest research findings on how cost and quality of care at health centers compare to other primary care providers, and how health centers adapt to the evolving health care delivery landscape. HRSA-funded researchers will present an overview of published research focused on strengthening health center value and performance.
Thursday, May 12
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Register here
National Advisory Council on Migrant Health to Meet in May
The National Advisory Council on Migrant Health (NACMH) will hold a four-day virtual meeting Tuesday, May 31, through Friday, June 3. The event is open to the public. Visit the NACMH webpage to register and view the agenda.
NACMH advises and makes recommendations to the HHS Secretary on policy, program development, and other topics related to migrant health centers and other organizations that serve migratory and seasonal agricultural workers and their families.
HHS Releases Request for Information on Ways to Strengthen and Improve the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network
This request for information will support HRSA’s efforts to increase accountability in network operations, modernize performance of the network’s IT system and related tools, and improve engagement with organ donors and patients. Read the press release for access information and deadline.
Successful Federal Efforts to Address SDOH
In a series of policy briefs, HHS describes its strategic approach to SDOH and provides examples of successful federal programs.
COVID-19
Partnering with HRSA’s Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program Award Recipients
HRSA’s Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program supports pregnant people and parents with young children who live in communities that face greater risks and barriers to achieving positive maternal and child health outcomes. HRSA recently sent a bulletin to MIECHV award recipients to make them aware of the HRSA Health Center COVID-19 N95 Mask Program and the HRSA COVID-19 Testing Supply Program. The bulletin encourages MIECHV award recipients to establish or build on relationships with participating health centers. This will allow them to access masks and at-home self-tests so they can, in turn, distribute these supplies to the families they serve.
We Can Do This Summit: Conversations on Encouraging COVID-19 Vaccinations
Last week, the White House and HHS led a summit on encouraging COVID-19 vaccination, which remains a critical effort. Watch the recording to hear from medical professionals, parents, and community leaders. The focus is on encouraging vaccination among pregnant people, children, teens, and young adults. The We Can Do This website includes resources you can use to address misconceptions and educate patients about vaccination.
Hospitalizations of Children Ages 5-11 Years with Laboratory-Confirmed COVID-19
A new CDC report underscores the importance of vaccinating children ages 5-11. During Omicron, COVID-19-associated hospitalization rates for unvaccinated children in this age range were approximately twice as high as among vaccinated children. The study found that non-Hispanic Black children represented the largest group of unvaccinated children.
The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Health Center Workforce: Challenges and Solutions
Throughout the pandemic, health centers and their workforces have been on the front lines, mobilizing resources to ensure access to care for the patients and communities they serve. With increasing demand for health care services, health centers indicate a critical shortage of staff due to burnout, stress, and more. Join a Facebook Live discussion led by The National Center for Health in Public Housing (NCHPH) to discuss workforce challenges and how to navigate these challenges.
Tuesday, May 3
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Register here
NCHPH is a HRSA-funded NTTAP.
Special and Vulnerable Populations COVID-19 Forum
HRSA-funded NTTAPs have extended this ongoing series. See additional dates and times and register now (previous registrations will not carry over).
Join to hear discussion of how COVID-19 has impacted health centers and the special populations they serve. Suma Nair, PhD, Director of BPHC's Office of Quality Improvement, will provide up-to-date information about assistance for health centers.
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CDC Statement on Masks in Public Transportation Settings
CDC recently published a statement about masking in public transportation. Here’s an important excerpt: “It is CDC’s continuing assessment that at this time an order requiring masking in the indoor transportation corridor remains necessary for the public health.” As a reminder, your health center may obtain masks for distribution in your community through the HRSA Health Center COVID-19 N95 Mask Program.
Behavioral Health
HUD and SAMHSA National Mental Health Awareness Month Web Series
Webinars will take place each Wednesday in May from 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET and will feature leading public health and housing professionals from SAMHSA and HUD, as well as community mental health practitioners. The series will focus on mental health issues that our nation is facing, plus issues specific to communities served by HUD. Learn more.
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics
Two new SAMHSA programs will help to transform community behavioral health systems and provide comprehensive, coordinated behavioral health care through the establishment of new programs or enhancement of existing ones.
Applications are due by Tuesday, May 17, for both opportunities.
Hypertension
Move Your Way: The Physical Activity Guidelines in Action
HHS' Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion invites health centers to learn about Move Your Way — the promotional campaign for the second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines. Speakers will highlight success stories and lessons learned from select Move Your Way pilot communities. Join the conversation and learn about effective strategies for using Move Your Way community resources.
Wednesday, April 27
1:30-2:30 p.m. ET
Register here
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Workforce
The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Health Center Workforce: Challenges and Solutions
See the announcement above.
Deadlines Approaching
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National Health Service Corps Scholarship New Site Application
Eligible health care facilities can now apply for approval as a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) scholarship site. NHSC-approved sites with an inactive status may also apply to recertify their approved status during the open cycle. Apply by 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 10.
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NHSC Scholarship Program
HRSA’s 2022 NHSC Scholarship Program application cycle is open to eligible medical, dental, nursing, and physician assistant students. Apply by 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 5.
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Nurse Corps Scholarship Program
Eligible nurses can apply to HRSA’s Nurse Corps Scholarship Program by 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 5.
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Telehealth
Best Practice Guides from HHS
Health center staff and practitioners can use these guides to understand how others in the field are using telehealth to connect with patients. Get practical recommendations on billing, strategy, and more.
Additional Resources
Environmental Justice Virtual Symposium
Join Farmworker Justice, a HRSA-funded NTTAP, for a virtual symposium to learn and discuss with experts and peers the impact of climate change on farmworker health. Speakers will discuss heat stress, food insecurity, and more. Participants will hear from a variety of experts, share experiences and recommendations, and come away with actionable strategies to address the impacts of the climate change crisis on farmworkers and their families. Spanish interpretation will be available.
Tuesday, May 17,
and Wednesday, May 18
1:00-4:00 p.m. ET
Register here
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