HEALTH CENTER CONTROLLED NETWORK

Introduction

The Ohio Association of Community Health Centers was awarded the Health Center Controlled Network (HCCN) Cooperative Agreement Program by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). HCCNs, as described by HRSA as, “network of health centers that work together to strengthen and leverage health information technology (IT) to improve health centers’ operational and clinical practices that result in better health outcomes for the communities they serve.”  

You can find more information about HCCN's on HRSA's webpage.

Project Goals & Timeline

Below is a timeline and summary of project goals for the HCCN Program. The project began in August 2022 and will continue into July of 2025.

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The grant is specific to Ohio includes 25 health centers throughout the state of Ohio. The general goals of the grant are below and the comprehensive objectives and activities can be found here:

• Goal A: Enhance Patient and Clinician Experience
• Goal B: Advance Interoperability
• Goal C: Use Data to Enhance Value

The OACHC Portal Group is where participating health centers can find all information related to the OACHC Health Center Controlled Network. Within the portal you can find the HCCN Monthly Connection recordings, other relevant training materials and resources shared for the HCCN Participating health Centers. Data will now be submitted through the OACHC Portal, and you will have the ability to network with your peers.

OACHC HCCN RFP

OACHC is now requesting proposals for a Healthcare Quality & Process Improvement training & consulting vendor for the Health Center Controlled Network (HCCN). The vendor will conduct an in-person training on quality improvement surrounding health IT usability and adoption, and provide one-on-one consulting with staff from health centers around Ohio on their quality improvement initiatives. The final proposals are due to OACHC HCCN on March 6th, 2023. View the Healthcare Quality & Process Improvement Training RFP here.

If you would like to be added to the OACHC HCCN Portal group or you have any questions, please contact the HCCN team below.