Tom Engels Returns as HRSA Administrator, Health Center Program Updates Thursday

Mr. Engels previously led HRSA from 2019 to 2021 and brings a wealth of experience, including his work on the White House’s COVID-19 task force and implementing the Provider Relief Fund. He returns to HRSA from his recent role as Sergeant at Arms at the Wisconsin Senate. Learn more about him on HRSA’s website.

Join us for the latest Health Center Program information.

Thursday, February 27
2:30-3:30 p.m. ET
Join the day of the session
Join by phone: 833-568-8864
Webinar ID: 160 631 8174
Passcode: 82796374

See HRSA’s announcement of Mr. Engels’ return and get American Heart Month and National Children’s Dental Health Month resources and more in the most recent HRSA eNews.

Join us for the March Uniform Data System (UDS) Test Cooperative (UTC) meeting:

Wednesday, March 5
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET

We will discuss 2024 UDS patient-level (UDS+) submission requirements and review the related process and timeline. To join the UTC and access this and ongoing monthly meetings, send us your name and email address via the BPHC Contact Form (Uniform Data System > UDS Modernization > Join the UDS Test Cooperative).

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) provides these evidence-based tips that can support your patient engagement:

• Consider your approach: Are you aware of your body language and are you at eye-level with your patient?
• Hear from your patient: Do you encourage questions? Instead of asking a close-ended question like "Do you have any questions?" consider an open-ended question like "What questions do you have for me?"
• Show that you are treating the whole person: Have you related high blood pressure to other conditions your patient faces? Are you ensuring continuity of care so that patients feel comfortable and are connected to follow-up care?
• Help your patient understands and buy into their own care: Consider using the teach-back method to ensure that your patient understands what is going on with their health. For example, have them explain to you how they would tell their family about the visit.

Visit HRSA’s website for hypertension control data for HRSA-funded health centers and AHRQ’s website for more tools.