Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCN)

FY 2021 HCCN Non-Competing Continuation (NCC) Progress Report

Overview

Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCNs) are groups of health centers working together to use health information technology (health IT) to improve operational and clinical practices. HCCNs help health centers leverage health IT to increase participation in value-based care by:

• Enhancing the patient and provider experience,
• Advancing interoperability, and
• Using data to enhance value.

Submission and approval of the Non-Competing Continuation (NCC) Progress Report in HRSA’s Electronic Handbooks (EHBs) will enable continued funding for the 49 organizations that received funding in FY 2019 under HRSA-19-011.

This funding is authorized by Section 330(e)(1)(C) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. § 254b(e)(1)(C), as amended).

Program Resources

• FY 2019 Notice of Funding Opportunity (HRSA-19-011) (PDF - 427 KB)
• FY 2021 HCCN NCC Progress Report Instructions (PDF - 383 KB)
• FY 2021 HCCN NCC TA Webinar Recording
• FY 2021 HCCN NCC TA Presentation Slides (PDF - 447 KB)
• FY 2021 HCCN NCC Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• FY 2021 HCCN NCC EHBs User Guide (PDF - 1.5 MB)
• Sample FY 2020 Project Work Plan Update (PDF - 154 KB)
• Sample FY 2021 Project Work Plan (PDF - 128 KB)
• Sample Progress Report Table (PDF - 107 KB)
• Sample Budget Narrative (PDF - 163 KB)
• Sample Staffing Plan  (PDF - 145 KB)

Goals and Objectives Resources

• Goals and Objectives Development Guide (PDF - 100 KB)
• Federal Resources on SMART Objectives:
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Develop SMART Objectives and Developing Program Goals and Measurable Objectives (PDF – 208 KB)
  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Writing SMART Objectives
• Uniform Data System (UDS) Resources

Health IT Resources

• Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)
  • ONC Health Information Exchange
  • Change Package for Improving EHR Usability (PDF - 2.32 MB)
  • Trusted Exchange Framework
  • Health IT Playbook
  • Certified Health IT Product List
  • Interoperability Standards Advisory (PDF - 1.87 MB)
  • Health IT Privacy and Security Resources for Providers
  • SAFER Guides
  • ONC 21st Century Cures Act Final Rule
• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
  • Promoting Interoperability (PI)
  • Meaningful Measures Hub
• Health Resources and Services Administration
  • The Health IT Resources and Tools List (PDF - 78 KB)
  • HRSA Patient-Centered Medical Health Home (PCMHH) Initiative
• National Institute of Standards and Technology
  • Health IT Usability Initiative
• Department of Health and Human Services
  • HHS Telehealth Site
  • Usability.gov
  • 2020-2025 Federal Health IT Strategic Plan | HealthIT.gov
• Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices: Managing Threats and Protecting Patients (HICP)
• International Organization for Standardization
  • Online Browsing Platform
• Health Level Seven^® International
• National Association of Community Health Centers
  • Health Information Technology (HIT)

Additional Resources

• Sign up to receive the weekly HRSA Primary Health Care Digest 
• HRSA Electronic Handbooks (EHBs) Registration and Help
• HHS Policy on Promoting Efficient Spending: Use of Appropriated Funds for Conferences and Meetings, Food, Promotional Items, and Printing and Publications
• Health Center Program Strategic Partnerships
• HHS Grants Policy Statement (PDF - 1.22 MB)
• Legislative Mandates in Grants Management for FY 2020 (PDF - 397 KB)
• HRSA Health Center Data and Reporting
• HRSA Uniform Data System (UDS) Resources
• HRSA Data Warehouse

Contacts

NCC Progress Report Information

HCCN TA Response Team
Bureau of Primary Health Care
Office of Policy and Program Development
Call: 301-594-4300

To submit a request through the BPHC Contact Form 

• Select Current Award Recipient
• Select  Health Center
• Select Non-competing Continuation (NCC) Progress Reports
• Select Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCN)
• Complete Description field

HRSA Electronic Handbooks Support

Health Center Program Support
Call: 877-464-4772 from 7am – 8pm ET Monday-Friday (excluding federal holidays)

To submit a request through BPHC Contact Form 

• Select Current Award Recipient
• Select EHBs
• Select Non-competing Continuation (NCC) Progress Reports – Systems Questions
• Select Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCN)
• Complete Description field

Budget Implementation Information

Christie Walker
Office of Financial Assistance and Management
Division of Grant Management Operations
Health Center Branch
301-443-7742
cwalker@hrsa.gov

Project Implementation Information

Contact the Project Officer listed on your most recent HCCN Notice of Award.