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.
- Uniform Data System (UDS) Changes for Calendar Year (CY) 2019
The Program Assistance Letter (PAL) 2019‐01 (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. -
2019 Uniform Data System (UDS) Changes Webinar
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.
- 2018 Uniform Data System (UDS) Modernization Functionality Training Technical Assistance Webinar
October 31, 2018 (Repeated on November 9, 2018)
Presentation (PDF - 560 KB) | On-Demand Webinar Recording
Detailed information on the new optional reporting functionalities for Calendar Year 2018 UDS. This session covered the Preliminary Reporting Environment (PRE) for early access to UDS reporting and two offline UDS reporting features; an Excel and an offline HTML feature. - Introduction to the 2018 Uniform Data System (UDS) Clinical Measures Technical Assistance Webinar
October 18, 2018
Presentation (PDF - 1 MB) | On-Demand Webinar Recording
Detailed information on how to report clinical measures through understanding the framework of the UDS clinical tables. - Preparing for and Understanding Your 2018 Uniform Data System (UDS) Submission Technical Assistance Webinar
October 11, 2018
Presentation (PDF - 2 MB) | On-Demand Webinar Recording Part 1 | On-Demand Webinar Recording Part 2
An overview of UDS data elements reported, key definitions, report preparation considerations, and pointers for complete and accurate reporting. - Using Uniform Data System (UDS) Data and Reports for Program Evaluation and Quality Improvement Technical Assistance Webinar
October 2, 2018
Presentation (PDF – 3 MB) | On-Demand Webinar Recording
Detailed information on how to identify and access standard UDS reports in the electronic handbooks (EHBs), interpret data in the reports, and use the data for tracking performance and quality improvement efforts. - 2018 UDS Data Tables (PDF - 503 KB)
- In-Person UDS Trainings (PDF - 343 KB)
- Fiscal Year 2018 Quality Improvement Awards (QIAs) Technical Assistance Webinar
September 13, 2018
Presentation (PDF – 1 MB) | On Demand Webinar Recording
Detailed information on the purpose and impact of the QIAs, eligibility, and award criteria summary of the FY 2018 awards. - 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 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 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 RecordingIntroduction to 2016 UDS Clinical Measures Reporting
December 14, 2016
Presentation (PDF - 641 KB) | On Demand Webinar RecordingUsing UDS Data and Reports for Program Evaluation and Quality Improvement
January 11, 2017
Presentation (PDF - 1.6 MB) | On Demand Webinar Recording
