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.

2019 UDS Resources

2019 Proposed UDS Program Assistance Letter (PDF - 355 KB)

2018 UDS Resources

2018 UDS Manual (PDF - 1.9 MB)
2018 Approved UDS Program Assistance Letter (PAL) (PDF - 846 KB)
2018 Uniform Data System (UDS) Changes Webinar
May 10, 2018
Presentation (PDF – 283 KB) | On Demand Webinar Recording
Detailed information on the changes related to the 2018 UDS, including possible changes for 2019, and revised clinical measures resulting from alignment with electronic specified clinical quality measures (eCQMs).

2017 UDS Resources

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)
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.

2016 UDS Resources

2016 UDS Manual (PDF - 2 MB)
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
December 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

Date Last Reviewed: June 2018

Health Center Quartile Ranking

FY 2018 Health Center Quality Improvement Awards

Online UDS Trainings

UDS Mapper

Health Center Program Grantee Data

Health Center Look-Alike Data

UDS Data System 101 Overview
An introduction to the Uniform Data System, including how health centers can access and complete their annual UDS reports.