Health Center Controlled Networks

This notice announces the opportunity to apply for funding for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCNs). For purposes of this funding opportunity, HCCNs are groups of health centers1 working together to use health information technology (health IT) to improve operational and clinical practices. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support health centers to leverage health IT to increase their participation in value-based care through: • Enhancing the patient and provider experiences; • Advancing interoperability; and • Using data to enhance value.

Eligible applicants include domestic public or private nonprofit entities, as demonstrated through Attachment 1: Proof of Public of Non-Profit Status. Domestic faith-based and community-based organizations, Tribes, and tribal organizations are also eligible to apply. Applicants must be one of the following (see Section 330(e)(1)(C) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254b(e)(1)(C), as amended): • A network (referred to as an HCCN) that is at least majority controlled and, as applicable, at least majority owned by Health Center Program award recipients (i.e., the majority of the governing board members are Health Center Program award recipients); or • A current Health Center Program award recipient, funded for at least the 2 consecutive preceding years, applying on behalf of an HCCN. The HCCN must: (1) be at least majority controlled and, as applicable, at least majority owned by Health Center Program award recipients, and (2) have its own governing board, independent of the boards of its health center members.

Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration BPHCHCCN@hrsa.gov