This section provides links to federal websites to assure you have quick access to all of the federal requirements for your grants and the ability to search for specific regulations.
Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC)
The bureau provides grant support to health centers – including community and migrant health centers, school-based health centers, and Public Housing Primary Care Programs – to increase access to health care for underserved people. Bureau activities also include collecting data, conducting research, monitoring grantees, providing policy guidance, and collaborating with other agencies around health care delivery systems for medically underserved and vulnerable populations.
Defining Scope of Project & Policy for Requesting Changes
Health Center Program Policies - Recent Policy Information Notices and Program Assistance Letters
Health Center Program Requirements
Loan Guarantee Program Guidance
Malpractice, Risk Management and Patient Safety Hotline
Call for the latest information on how to prevent claims, improve quality, manage malpractice risk, and respond to patient concerns. Risk Management Consultants will respond within 30 minutes if not available immediately between the hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern. During all other hours, please leave a message and your call will be returned promptly.
Contact Information 517.703.8464 or toll-free at 888 466-4272
Assists organizations in preparing applications, manages the grants process, and issues the Notice of Grant Award documents.
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
The federal agency whose mission is to improve and expand access to quality health care to low income, uninsured, isolated, vulnerable and special needs populations.
Bureau of Health Professions (BHPr)
BHPr works to assure access to quality health care professionals in all geographic areas and to all segments of society. BHPr supports a number of programs the encourage health professionals to serve in communities where the need is greatest.
The Data Bank, consisting of the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) and the Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank (HIPDB), is a confidential information clearinghouse created by Congress to improve health care quality, protect the public, and reduce health care fraud and abuse.
Identifies publications, resources, and referrals on health care services for low-income, uninsured individuals, and those with special needs. Several publications include: “Governing Board Handbook,” “Principles of Oral Health Management for the HIV/AIDS Patient,” and “A Guide to Substance Abuse Services for Primary Care Clinicians.
National Health Service Corps (NHSC)
NHSC assists communities with recruitment and retention, site development, practice management, and quality assurance activities.
Pharmacy Affairs & 340B Drug Pricing Program
Shortage Designation Branch – MUA, MUP, HPSAs
This branch develops and implements criteria and procedures for designating areas and populations having a shortage of primary health care services.
