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Resources by Topic: Federally Qualified Health Centers

Health Center Program Compliance
Provides links to key health center program requirements, relevant regulations, and the health center program compliance manual.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Bureau of Primary Health Care
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State Level Health Center Data and Maps
Provides state-level data on the number of grantees and delivery sites, health center patients, staff, and patient visits.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: National Association of Community Health Centers
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Health Center Program Look-Alikes
Information on Health Center Program look-alikes, including an overview of the purpose and benefits, as well as information on how to apply and resources for current Health Center Program look-alikes.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Bureau of Primary Health Care
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CMS Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) Center
Provides links to manuals, billing codes, enrollment and certification information, legislation, regulations, and contacts related to Medicare and Medicaid services in Federally Qualified Health Centers.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Federally Qualified Health Centers and the Health Center Program Topic Guide
Provides an overview of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Health Center Program awardees and look-alikes, important safety net providers in rural areas. Discusses Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) requirements for FQHCs and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Bureau of Primary Health Care requirements for Health Center Program awardees and look-alikes. Includes information on the benefits of FQHCs and Health Center Program awardees and look-alikes, as well as links to funding, events, model programs, and additional resources and information.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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State and Regional Primary Care Associations Listing
Directory listing address, phone, email, and web addresses for state and regional Primary Care Associations (PCAs). PCAs work to promote, expand, and optimize access to primary care.
Type: Directory
Sponsoring organization: National Association of Community Health Centers
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Public Health Service Act, Section 330
Section 330 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act defines the requirements for Health Centers. Title 42 of the U.S. Code, Chapter 6A is the Public Health Service Act, and section 254b is the equivalent of Section 330 of the PHS Act.
Type: Document
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Health Center Program Policy Information Notices (PINs) and Program Assistance Letters (PALs)
Links to current Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC) Program Information Notices (PINs) defining policies and procedures Section 330 funded health center grantees must follow, and provides links to Program Assistance Letters (PALs) summarizing program activities, newly enacted laws, and final regulations of interest to health centers.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Bureau of Primary Health Care
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Find a Health Center
Allows users to search for community health centers, including Federally Qualified Health Centers and other Bureau of Primary Health Care service delivery sites, by location. These health centers provide free and low-cost health services such as: primary medical, obstetrical and gynecological, dental, mental health, and substance abuse care.
Type: Directory
Sponsoring organization: Bureau of Primary Health Care
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Social Security Act, Section 1902 (bb): State Plans for Medical Assistance
Part (bb) covers state plan requirements for payment for services for Rural Health Clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers.
Type: Document
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