What's New
Join Our Advancing Patient-Centered Health Care Symposium
Last week, we announced the dates of our Symposium and invited you to submit an abstract to present. If you missed it, learn more in our bulletin.
FY 2025 NTTAP and FY 2025 PCA NCC Progress Reports
HRSA released the Non-Competing Continuation (NCC) progress report instructions for fiscal year (FY) 2025 NTTAPs and state and regional Primary Care Associations (PCA). The NCC progress reports are now available in EHBs.
You must submit your progress report by 5:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. We must approve your report for you to receive funding for the FY 2025 budget period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Visit the NTTAP TA webpage and the PCA TA webpage for the instructions and other TA resources. Submit questions to the NTTAP Response Team or the PCA Response Team via the BPHC Contact Form (Non-competing Continuation (NCC) Progress Reports (e.g., BPR) > National Training and Technical Assistance Partners or State and Regional Primary Care Associations).
Public Comment Period Open: Proposed 2025 UDS Changes
HRSA invites your review of proposed changes to the Uniform Data System (UDS) instrument beginning with the 2025 performance year, through a Federal Register Notice (FRN). Visit the FRN website to learn more and submit your comments by the deadline: Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
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Additional CDC Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccination
In October, CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices expanded on existing COVID-19 vaccination guidance. They now recommend additional doses for some people based on their age and whether they are immunocompromised. Get the details on CDC’s website.
Behavioral Health
Support Your Patients During the Winter Season with the Substance Use Warmline
The HRSA-funded National Clinician Consultation Center’s Substance Use Warmline provides free guidance to health center clinicians. Experts can advise on managing substance use disorders (SUD), prescribing medications for opioid use disorder, and addressing co-occurring conditions. Available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET (except on some holidays), the Warmline is a trusted resource to support you in delivering patient-centered care. Learn more on the center’s website, where you can securely upload a case, or call: 855-300-3595.
Webinar Recording: Addressing the Intersection of Intimate Partner Violence and Substance Use in Maternal Health Care
HRSA recently held a webinar on the National Strategy to Improve Maternal Mental Health Care as well as HRSA and HHS initiatives that are integrating prevention and care for intimate partner violence, SUD, and maternal health. If you missed it, watch the recording on YouTube.
January is SUD Treatment Month
SAMHSA has released a toolkit for the first SUD Treatment Month, to be observed January. It raises awareness of the benefits and availability of evidence-based treatments for people with a SUD; addresses barriers to treatment, including stigma; and normalizes seeking help. Check out SAMHSA’s website to learn more.
HIV
Join the American Medical Association Community of Practice on Routine Screening
The American Medical Association seeks health center physicians to join a six-month community of practice focused on strengthening routine screening for HIV, sexually transmitted infections, viral hepatitis, and latent TB infection. Learn more about this CDC-funded project or apply by Friday, January 10, 2025, on the application page.
Workforce
Supporting Work-Life Balance During Staffing Transitions
Join us to consider the importance of succession and transition planning to support work-life balance. Learn how proactive planning can improve workloads, foster professional growth, and strengthen workplace culture. Don't miss out on key strategies for supporting an engaged and resilient workforce.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
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