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Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and the Health Center Program – Resources

Selected recent or important resources focusing on Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and the Health Center Program.

PubMed Search: Federally Qualified Health Centers
Searches PubMed's collection of journal article citations on the topic of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) published in the U.S.
Sponsoring organization: U.S. National Library of Medicine
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Health Center Program Compliance
Provides links to key health center program requirements, relevant regulations, and the health center program compliance manual.
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.
Sponsoring organization: National Association of Community Health Centers
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CMS Medicare Administrative Contractors
Provides information and links to resources concerning the Part A/Part B Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs).
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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What is a Health Center Program Look-Alike (LAL)?
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.
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.
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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State Primary Care Offices Directory
Contact information for state Primary Care Offices (PCOs). These offices can provide shortage designation application help and shortage information, as well as information on the Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver program, loan repayment programs, and recruitment and retention.
Sponsoring organization: Bureau of Health Workforce
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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.
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.
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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.
Sponsoring organization: Bureau of Primary Health Care
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Last Updated: 1/30/2025