FQHC Operations Efficiency Checklist

Everything you need to act on this

• UDS reporting readiness — 12 data fields most FQHCs submit incorrectly and how to fix them before HRSA review
• Sliding-fee schedule accuracy audit — verification steps for income documentation, discount tiers, and annual update cycles
• Grant compliance documentation — operational records required for Section 330 grant renewals and site visits
• Patient throughput benchmarks for community health centers by clinic size and service type
• Front desk workflow gaps that inflate per-visit administrative cost above FQHC benchmarks
• Health IT requirements for UDS electronic submission and meaningful use attestation
• Credentialing and privileging documentation requirements specific to FQHC deemed status
• Board governance records that frequently trigger HRSA findings during operational reviews