Health Center Controlled Networks

 

This announcement solicits applications for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCN).  The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support health centers[1] in achieving meaningful use of ONC-certified electronic health records (EHRs),[2] adopting technology-enabled quality improvement strategies, and engaging in health information exchange (HIE) to strengthen the quality of care and improve patient health outcomes. [1] For the purposes of this funding opportunity announcement, the term â₏œhealth centerâ₏ means organizations funded under Section 330(e), (g), (h), and/or (i) of the Public Health Service Act, as amended (Health Center Program award recipients), as well as organizations with look-alike designation, meaning they meet all Health Center Program statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements but do not receive funding under Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act (look-alikes). [2] For the purposes of this funding opportunity announcement, â₏œcertified EHRâ₏ refers to health IT products certified by the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health IT Authorized Testing and Certification Body.  For further information about ONC certified health IT products, see http://onc-chpl.force.com/ehrcert.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
HRSA-16-010
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: Health Resources and Services Administration
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Grant
Number of Awards Available
45
Other Categories
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Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Eligible applicants must be either: A practice management network, hereafter referred to as a Health Center Controlled Network or HCCN, that is majority controlled and, as applicable, at least majority owned by Health Center Program award recipients; or A health center funded for at least the two consecutive preceding years as a Health Center Program award recipient applying on behalf of an HCCN.  The HCCN must: (1) be majority controlled and, as applicable, at least majority owned by Health Center Program award recipients, and (2) have its own governing board, independent of the boards of its health center members.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Deadlines
02/01/2016
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration
BPHCHCCN@hrsa.gov
E-mail Address
BPHCHCCN@hrsa.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$33,000,000.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards range from $500,000.00 to $1,500,000.00

 


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