What's New
ECV Award: Final Reporting Will Be Available March 1
Health centers using ECV funding must submit a final program report to us by Saturday, March 30. (If you received a project period extension, your deadline will be extended accordingly. The final report is due 90 days after the project period end date.) The report will be available in HRSA’s Electronic Handbooks beginning Friday, March 1.
We will soon share technical assistance (TA) resources on the ECV TA webpage to help you understand what is expected in this report. We will also hold a TA session so you can get answers. Look for announcements about these resources and opportunities in future Digest issues.
If your health center needs more time to complete approved ECV award activities, contact your Grants Management Specialist or Investment Oversight Advisor as soon as possible.
ONE MONTH LEFT: National Survey of FQHCs
The deadline for participating in The Commonwealth Fund’s (CWF) survey of FQHCs is Wednesday, February 28. Social Science Research Solutions, who is administering the survey on CWF’s behalf, sent packets by FedEx last fall. These contained the survey, instructions, and a check for $125 to thank your health center for participating.
If you prefer to complete the survey online, visit CWF’s website and use the passcode from the packet. Hope Wilson at CWF can assist if you need your passcode or have technical questions. Contact her by phone (800-633-1986, Ext. 4325) or email.
CWF will share survey results with us and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC). They will also share publications and reports with relevant federal and congressional policymakers, particularly results related to funding and other policy issues.
HRSA Administrator Carole Johnson, Joined by Rep. Lauren Underwood, Launches New National Maternal Health Initiative
HRSA Administrator Carole Johnson, joined by Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL), co-chair of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, launched a year-long Enhancing Maternal Health Initiative last week. It will strengthen, expand, and accelerate HRSA’s work to address maternal mortality and maternal health disparities. Read the press release.
MotherToBaby Launches New Bilingual Website
MotherToBaby is a HRSA-funded website that promotes healthy pregnancies and the reduction of birth defects. The revamped website is now fully accessible in Spanish, addressing the need for inclusive health education for Spanish-speaking pregnant and breastfeeding individuals. Read the press release.
THURSDAY: Diagnostic Testing and Treatment Guidelines for COVID-19 and Influenza
CDC’s Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) group will hold a call this week on COVID-19 and influenza therapeutic options, including eligibility, indications, and efficacy.
Thursday, February 1
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Join the day of the session
**CE available**
Visit the call webpage for call-in info and, after the webinar, the slides and recording.
Behavioral Health
Documentation, Coding, and Billing for Behavioral Health Integration in Community Health Series
We’ve scheduled the first two sessions in our three-part series.
Session 1 covers clinical documentation protocol, professional coding rules, insurance payer requirements, quality metric reporting, and diagnostic coding for behavioral health integration, including ICD 10-CM guidelines for coding and reporting.
Monday, February 12
1:00-1:30 p.m. ET
Registration page
**0.5 CE available**
Session 2 addresses CPT, HCPCS-II, and ICD-10-CM codes commonly used in behavioral health and shared with primary care. Speakers will also discuss the treatment of substance/opioid use disorders through medications for opioid use disorder, and a list of sample CMS-covered preventive services that integrate medical and behavioral health.
Thursday, February 22
1:30-2:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
**0.5 CE available**
NURTURE: An Innovative Practice-Based Care Model: Addressing the Maternal and Infant Care Crisis
Our webinar will focus on how NURTURE — an innovative practice-based care model — integrates OB/GYN, pediatric, and behavioral health services to provide comprehensive care for both the new parent and baby throughout and after pregnancy.
Wednesday, February 14
Noon-1:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
**1.0 CE available**
Workforce
Health for All – Increasing Inclusion for Patients with Disabilities Learning Collaborative
The National Center for Health in Public Housing’s (NCHPH) research and clinical quality team will facilitate a set of interdisciplinary and collective sessions for health center staff. This is an opportunity for you to engage with current data, clinical and social guidance, and recommendations from leading providers on how best to support individuals with disabilities. You’ll learn how to provide culturally competent, trauma-informed support. Visit the registration page for dates, times, and more.
Outreach and Enrollment Learning Collaborative
NACHC’s learning collaborative is for all members of the health center outreach and enrollment team: enrollment assisters, in-person assisters, certified application counselors, Marketplace navigators, community health workers, and more. You’ll focus on leveraging process improvement strategies to redesign workflows. Visit the application page for more information or to apply by Friday, February 16.
Additional Resources
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence and Human Trafficking: Health Center Preparedness Before, During, and After Emergencies
Structural barriers, language access, and lack of culturally responsive organizations often leave Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) and human trafficking vulnerable during natural disasters and public health emergencies. The Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO) and Health Partners on IPV and Exploitation collaborated to produce an educational brief. It presents tools and knowledge that health centers can use to support this population during emergencies. Visit AAPCHO’s website to download the brief.
Assessing for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The Inclusion Scorecard for Population Health
In this on-demand webinar, Health Outreach Partners (HOP) demonstrates their newest resource: the Inclusion Scorecard for Population Health. As more health systems adopt new reimbursement models and strive for value-based care, the Scorecard can help your health center achieve improved patient outcomes, a better patient experience, lowered costs, and an enhanced provider experience. Visit HOP's website to register and watch the recording on your coffee break or any time.
Upcoming Regional Migrant Stream Forums
These gatherings are an opportunity for agricultural worker-specific continuing education and networking. Attendees will discuss regional and national trends that affect agricultural workers and share successful strategies for addressing this special population’s needs.
2024 Western Forum for Migrant and Community Health
Hosted by the Northwest Regional Primary Care Association
Thursday, February 22, to Saturday, February 24
Seattle, Washington
Registration page
Midwest Stream Forum for Agricultural Worker Health 2024
Hosted by the National Center for Farmworker Health
Tuesday, April 16, to Thursday, April 18
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Registration page
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