Affordable Care Act - Health Center Controlled Networks
This announcement solicits applications for Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCN) in fiscal year (FY) 2013. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is seeking to provide grants to HCCNs to advance the adoption and implementation of Health Information Technology (HIT) and to support quality improvement in health centers throughout the United States and its territories. HCCN grants will support the adoption and meaningful use of certified electronic health records (EHRs) and technology-enabled quality-improvement (QI) strategies in health centers. Subject to the availability of appropriated funds, HRSA anticipates awarding approximately $20 million to support approximately 25 to 30 grants for Federal fiscal years 2013-2015.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 11/08/2012 (Archived.)
Program Number
HRSA-13-237
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: Health Resources and Services Administration
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Grant
Number of Awards Available
30
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
To be eligible, the applicant organization must: 1. Be a public or private non-profit organization, including tribal and community-based organizations. 2. Be either: • A practice management network (hereafter referred to as a Health Center Controlled Network or HCCN) controlled by and acting on behalf of health centers funded under Section 330 of the PHS Act. The HCCN must be majority controlled and, as applicable, majority owned by such health centers. For the purposes of this FOA, the term “controlled” means to have the authority collectively to appoint a minimum of 51 percent of the HCCN’s board members; OR • A health center, funded for at least the two consecutive preceding years under Section 330 of the PHS Act, applying on behalf of a HCCN. 3. Provide evidence of Health Center Program grantees committed to participating with the HCCN to achieve the three goals of the grant program (adoption and implementation, meaningful use, and quality improvement) within their organizations. Participating health centers do not have to be HCCN members.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Deadlines
09/10/2012
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
CallCenter@HRSA.GOV
CallCenter@HRSA.GOV
Website Address
https://grants.hrsa.gov/webExternal/SFO.asp?ID=5E272EC5-ED9B-4C10-9840-C97C08410FFE
E-mail Address
CallCenter@HRSA.GOV
Financial Information
Obligations
$20,000,000.00
