In this section:
Access resources on emerging topics that may impact UDS reporting.
COVID-19
Current updates on special UDS reporting requirements related to COVID-19.
COVID-19 Resource Guide provides guidance on COVID-19 considerations for UDS reporting, including visits and patients, staffing, COVID-19 tests and diagnoses, clinical quality reporting, and revenue. Resource was last updated in June 2022.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Uniform Data System (UDS) Reporting FAQs for COVID-19 considerations for UDS reporting.
Health Center Changes
Health Center Changes and UDS Reporting FAQs (PDF - 220 KB) outlines common questions and answers concerning scenarios that may affect UDS reporting requirements, including new health center award or designation, new services or sites, and health center organizational changes.
UDS Modernization
The UDS Modernization Initiative aims to reduce reporting burden, improve data quality, and better measure program services and outcomes. The goal is to expand the value of UDS data to the Health Center Program while improving how health centers prepare and submit UDS data by focusing on four main areas: reporting, content review, stakeholder engagement, and testing. Visit the Frequently Asked Questions page for detailed information about how its implementation will change UDS reporting.
Note
UDS Support Center offers assistance with UDS measures and requirements. Call 866-UDS-HELP or email udshelp330@bphcdata.net.