Uniform Data System (UDS) Resources
Each year, health center grantees and look-alikes report on their performance using the measures defined in the Uniform Data System (UDS). The UDS is a standardized reporting system that provides consistent information about health centers and look-alikes.
UDS Modernization
Learn more about UDS modernization efforts, which aim to reduce reporting burden, improve data quality and usage, and better reflect Health Center Program impact.
UDS Reporting Resources
Resources to assist health centers in collecting and submitting their data include UDS manuals, webinars, trainings, validations, crosswalks, and other technical assistance resources. Access the resources for each UDS reporting year below.
- 2017 UDS Manual (PDF - 9.2 MB)
- Validation Rules – Edits
- Performances Measures Crosswalk (PDF - 150 KB)
- Health Center Quality Improvement Awards
- Health Center Adjusted Quartile Ranking
- Technical Assistance Webinars
2017 UDS Changes Webinar
May 9, 2017
Presentation (PDF - 641 KB) | On Demand Webinar Recording
Detailed information on the changes related to the 2017 UDS, including possible changes for 2018 and 2019, and revised clinical measures resulting from alignment with electronic specified clinical quality measures (eCQMs).
In-Person UDS Training Opportunities
October through January, 2018
View the list of dates and locations for UDS training opportunities (PDF - 135 KB)
Preparing for and Understanding Your 2017 UDS Submission Webinar
October 24, 2017
Presentation (PDF - 1.9 MB) | On-Demand Webinar Recording
An overview of data elements that are reported, key definitions, report preparation considerations, and pointers for successful reporting.
Introduction to the 2017 UDS Clinical Measures
November 2, 2017
Presentation (PDF - 909 KB) | On-Demand Webinar Recording
How to report clinical measures through understanding the framework of the UDS clinical tables.
Using UDS Data and Reports for Program Evaluation and Quality Improvement Webinar
November 16, 2017
On-Demand Webinar Recording
How to identify and access standard UDS reports, interpret the data in the reports, and use the data for tracking performance and quality improvement efforts.
Date Last Reviewed: January 2018
