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.
- 2020 UDS Manual (PDF - 2 MB)
- 2020 UDS Tables (PDF - 966 KB)
- New 2020 UDS Clinical Quality Measure (CQM) Telehealth Resource (PDF - 158 KB)
- Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Uniform Data System (UDS) Reporting Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Please refer to the FAQs for guidance on how COVID-19 may impact your health center's 2020 UDS report. - Approved Reporting Changes to the Health Center Program
Uniform Data System (UDS) Changes for Calendar Year (CY) 2020
The Program Assistance Letter (PAL) 2020-04 (PDF – 496 KB) provides an overview of approved changes to the Health Resources and Services Administration's CY 2020 UDS that is reported by Health Center Program awardees and look-alikes by February 15, 2021. Detailed information regarding these changes will be included in the 2020 UDS Manual.
Technical Assistance Webinars
- 2020 Uniform Data System (UDS) Reporting Changes TA Webinar
May 7, 2020
Presentation (PDF - 935 KB) | On Demand Recording*
Detailed information on the changes related to 2020 UDS reporting requirements. Changes include the addition of HIV screening measure (CMS349v2), the addition of prescription for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (Prep) International Classification of Diseases (ICD) 10 codes and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes, and the revision of Appendix D to capture information on prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) and social determinants of health. - Fiscal Year 2020 Quality Improvement Awards
September 3, 2020
Presentation (PDF - 3 MB) | On Demand Recording
Overview of the purpose and impact of the QIA, eligibility, and award criteria for the 2020 awards, as well as information about the terms of these one-time supplemental funds.
- 2019 UDS Manual (PDF - 1.7 MB)
- 2019 UDS Tables (PDF - 885 KB)
- Approved Changes to the 2019 UDS Program Assistance Letter (PAL) 2019 (PDF - 342 KB) provides an overview of approved changes to the Health Resources and Services Administration's CY 2019 UDS that is reported by Health Center Program awardees and look-alikes by February 15, 2020. Detailed information regarding these changes will be included in the 2019 UDS Manual.
Technical Assistance Webinars
- 2019 Uniform Data System Trends
August 11, 2020
Presentation (PDF - 1.8 MB) | On Demand Webinar Recording
Important data trends and interpretations from the 2019 Uniform Data System, as related to health center performance. - 2019 Uniform Data System (UDS) Changes
May 9, 2019
Presentation (PDF – 919 KB) | On Demand Webinar Recording
Detailed information on the changes related to the 2019 UDS, including possible changes for 2020, and revised clinical measures resulting from continued alignment with electronic specified clinical quality measures. - Fiscal Year 2019 Quality Improvement Awards (QIA)
September 5, 2019
508 Compliant Presentation (PDF - 2.1 MB) | On Demand Webinar Recording (The PDF in the file share within this recording is not 508 compliant.)
Overview of the purpose and impact of the QIA, eligibility, and award criteria for the 2019 awards. - Reporting Virtual Visits and the Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services Reporting Addendum in the UDS
September 17, 2019
Presentation (PDF - 763 KB) | On-Demand Webinar Recording*
Detailed information on revisions to reporting requirements for Table 5, with a specific focus on how to report virtual visits and mental health and substance use disorder addendum. - Reporting UDS Clinical Tables to Support Quality Improvement
September 26, 2019
Presentation (PDF 1 MB) | On-Demand Webinar Recording*
Detailed information on Tables 6A, 6B, and 7 clinical measures, discuss strategies for evaluating reported data, and identify benchmarks for assessing quality. - Reporting UDS Financial and Operational Tables and Using Comparison Performance Metrics
October 3, 2019
Presentation (PDF - 1.1 MB) | On-Demand Webinar Recording
Detailed information on Tables 8A, 9D, and 9E, discuss strategies for evaluating reported data, and identify opportunities to assess financial performance. - Strategies for Successful UDS Reporting
October 17, 2019
Presentation (PDF - 1.2 MB) | On-Demand Webinar Recording
Detailed information on the why and what of UDS, where data come from, using the data life cycle to ensure data accuracy, and tips for reporting as a team. - 2019 Uniform Data System Preliminary Reporting Environment (PRE)
November 13, 2019 and December 11, 2019
Presentation (PDF - 825 KB) | On-Demand Webinar Recording
Detailed information on the optional reporting functionalities for calendar year 2019 Uniform Data System (UDS). This webinar covers the PRE for early access to UDS reporting and two offline UDS reporting features: an Excel and an offline HTML feature.
- 2018 UDS Manual (PDF - 1.9 MB)
- 2018 UDS Data Tables (PDF - 503 KB)
- Approved Changes to 2018 UDS Program Assistance Letter (PAL) (PDF - 1 MB)
Technical Assistance Webinars
- 2018 Uniform Data System (UDS) Changes
May 10, 2018
Presentation (PDF – 283 KB) | On Demand Webinar Recording - Fiscal Year 2018 Quality Improvement Awards (QIAs)
September 13, 2018
Presentation (PDF – 1 MB) | On Demand Webinar Recording - Using Uniform Data System (UDS) Data and Reports for Program Evaluation and Quality Improvement
October 2, 2018
Presentation (PDF – 3 MB) | On-Demand Webinar Recording - Preparing for and Understanding Your 2018 Uniform Data System (UDS) Submission
October 11, 2018
Presentation (PDF - 2 MB) | On-Demand Webinar Recording Part 1 | On-Demand Webinar Recording Part 2 - Introduction to the 2018 Uniform Data System (UDS) Clinical Measures
October 18, 2018
Presentation (PDF - 1 MB) | On-Demand Webinar Recording - 2018 Uniform Data System (UDS) Modernization Functionality Training
October 31, 2018 (Repeated on November 9, 2018)
Presentation (PDF - 560 KB) | On-Demand Webinar Recording
- 2017 UDS Manual (PDF - 9.2 MB)
- Validation Rules – Edits
- Complete Validation Rules List (PDF - 9 MB)
- Overview of Top 20 Validation Rules (PDF - 181 KB)
- Approved Changes to 2017 UDS Program Assistance Letter (PAL) (PDF - 407 KB)
- Performances Measures Crosswalk (PDF - 150 KB)
Technical Assistance Webinars
- 2017 UDS Changes
May 9, 2017
Presentation (PDF - 641 KB) | On Demand Webinar Recording - Preparing for and Understanding Your 2017 UDS Submission
October 24, 2017
Presentation (PDF - 1.9 MB) | On-Demand Webinar Recording - Introduction to the 2017 UDS Clinical Measures
November 2, 2017
Presentation (PDF - 909 KB) | On-Demand Webinar Recording - Using UDS Data and Reports for Program Evaluation and Quality Improvement
November 16, 2017
On-Demand Webinar Recording
- 2016 UDS Manual (PDF - 2 MB)
- Approved Changes to 2016 UDS Program Assistance Letter (PAL) (PDF - 426 KB)
Technical Assistance Webinars
- 2016 UDS Changes
April 12, 2016
Presentation (PDF - 643 KB) | Audio Replay (MP3 - 7 MB) | Transcript (PDF - 67 KB) - Understanding and Preparing for Your UDS Submission
November 3, 2016
Presentation (PDF - 1 MB) | On-Demand Webinar Recording - Introduction to 2016 UDS Clinical Measures Reporting
liDecember 14, 2016
Presentation (PDF - 641 KB) | On Demand Webinar Recording - Using UDS Data and Reports for Program Evaluation and Quality Improvement
January 11, 2017
Presentation (PDF - 1.6 MB) | On Demand Webinar Recording
Related Resources
- 2020 UDS Webinar Series Flyer (PDF - 115 KB)
- List of UDS In-Person Training Opportunities (PDF - 162 KB)
- Health Center Quartile Ranking
- Quality Improvement Awards
- UDS Mapper
- Health Center Program Grantee Data
- Health Center Look-Alike Data
- UDS Overview Video
- 2018 UDS Modernization Video
- 2018 UDS Enhancements Video
- For prior year manuals, please contact the Health Center Program Support.
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