Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCN) Technical Assistance

FY 2020 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.

Technical Assistance Resources

• FY 2020 HCCN NCC Progress Report Instructions (PDF - 366 KB)
• FY 2020 HCCN NCC TA Webinar Recording 
• FY 2020 HCCN NCC TA Presentation Slides  (PDF - 444 KB)
• FY 2020 HCCN NCC Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• FY 2020 HCCN NCC EHBs User Guide  (PDF - 1.6 MB)
• FY 2019 Notice of Funding Opportunity (HRSA-19-011) (PDF - 427 KB

Sample Application Components

The following samples are for planning purposes only. HCCNs must upload documents or enter information into HRSA EHBs as instructed in the progress report instructions.

• Sample FY 2019 Project Work Plan Update (PDF - 151 KB)
• Sample FY 2020 Project Work Plan (PDF - 128 KB)
• Sample Progress Report (PDF - 107 KB)
• Sample Budget Narrative (PDF - 163 KB)
• Sample Staffing Plan (PDF - 163 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
• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
  • Promoting Interoperability (PI)
  • Meaningful Measures Hub
• Health Resources and Services Administration
  • HRSA Patient-Centered Medical Health Home (PCMHH) Initiative
• National Institute of Standards and Technology
  • Health IT Usability Initiative
• Department of Health and Human Services
  • Usability.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)

Contacts

HCCN NCC Progress Report Requirements Questions:

HCCN TA Response Team
301-594-4300
Submit a Web Request 

• Complete the BPHC Contact Form, Contact Record
• For Requester Type, select Current Award Recipient
• For Health Center or HRSA EHBs Question, select Health Center
• For BPHC Category, select Non-Competing Continuation (NCC) Progress Reports
• For BPHC Sub-Category, select Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCN); then complete the Issue Description page.

Budget Information:

Christie Walker
Office of Federal Assistance Management
Phone: 301-443-7742
Email: cwalker@hrsa.gov

EHB Submission Assistance: 

Health Center Program Support
877-464-4772
Submit a Web Request 

• Complete the BPHC Contact Form, Contact Record
• For Requester Type, select Current Award Recipient
• For Health Center or HRSA EHBs Question, select HRSA EHBs
• For BPHC Category, select Non-Competing Continuation (NCC) Progress Reports-Systems Questions
• For BPHC Sub-Category, select Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCN); then complete the Issue Description page.