Network Data

Network Resource Guide Detailed Data

The Network Resource Guide provides a series of 12 tables with detailed information on each of the Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCN) that provided information for this resource. The information presented reflects responses provided by HCCNs in a survey administered by NACHC in early 2015.

Key areas described in the HCCN data tables include: organizational information, size, funding sources, support services, and managed care functions. This self-reported information provides descriptions of how the networks differ on three major dimensions of services: 1) Health Information Technology, 2) Quality Health Care Delivery Improvement, 3) Operations Management.

Data tables can be accessed under the Network Data menu. The All Network Data table provides access to the entire data set and includes all of the data described in the 12 tables outlined in the Network Table Definitions section below. For easier navigation of network data some instructions and suggestions for searching and filtering are provided in the tabbed section below as well.

HCCN/PCA Network Data Navigation

Network Table Definitions

HCCN/PCA Network Data Navigation

Searching and Filtering: Tables can be filtered across singular values using the Filter Table form at the top of the grid and/or can also be filtered by column by inserting filter text in the form below the header name. For example, typing “NextGen” into the Filter Table form would retrieve all the networks who provide support for the NextGen product and then typing “CA” in the State column would reduce the data set down to those networks located in California.

Copying and Exporting: All data sets can be easily copied or exported using the Columns, Excel, CSV, or Copy tools located at the top of the grid. Exporting options will export the data set as currently filtered or reduced. These tools function as follows: 1) Columns – allows the user to reduce the number of columns visible on the page, 2) Excel – allows the user to export the data set to an Excel format, 3) CSV – allows the user to export the data set to a Comma Separated Value format, and 4) Copy – Copies the data set to the user’s active clipboard.

Network Table Definitions

Table 1 – Basic Information on Networks: This table presents each of the HCCNs/PCAs summarized in the Guide, listing their name, contact information, number of patients served, and years in operation.

Table 2 – Organizational Characteristics of Networks: Health centers collaborate under different organizational structures. The networks described in this Guide meet HRSA’s definition of a HCCN/PCA and represent consortia of multiple health centers. Organizational structure and sources of public and private funding are summarized.

Table 3 – Characteristics of Network Members: HCCNs/PCAs serve many types of safety-net providers, including grantees funded through Section 330 programs and entities; however, many HCCNs/PCAs have other entities that are members. The number of Section 330 funded entities, HRSA-designated providers, and other entities are summarized in this table.

Table 4 – Support for Electronic Health Records (EHRs): A core capacity/competency of many HCCNs/PCAs is the support and assistance they provide their member health centers in the adoption, implementation, and utilization of EHRs. This table highlights the EHR vendor(s) supported by HCCNs/PCAs and the major support functions provided to member centers.

Table 5 – Support for Practice Management Systems (PMSs): In addition to supporting member health centers with an EHR product, many HCCNs/PCAs have the capacity to support the “back-office” function of their centers, including the support of practice management systems. This table summarizes PMS vendors supported by HCCNs/PCAs and the major support functions provided to member centers.

Table 6 – Support for Electronic Dental Records (EDRs): For those HCCNs/PCAs with members who operate oral health programs, support is also available for the adoption, implementation, and utilization of EDRs. This table highlights the EHR vendor(s) supported by HCCNs/PCAs and the major support functions provided to member centers.

Table 7 – Support for Data Aggregation, Analytics, and Reporting Tools: Collection and use of clinical data can be a complex task that may be beyond the scope of individual health centers. Data aggregation, analytics, and reporting tools play an important role in using data for a range of purposes. This table summarizes the variety of ways that HCCNs/PCAs are using these tools to support their members.

Table 8 – Practice Transformation, Quality Improvement, and Health Information Exchange (HIE) Activities: As delivery system transformation continues to evolve and as payment reform moves from “volume to value,” many HCCNs/PCAs are well positioned to support their member health centers in these transformations. This table highlights the capacity of HCCNs/PCAs to assist member health centers in areas related to delivery system transformation.

Table 9 – Support of Quality Reporting and Clinical/Performance Measures: To encourage providers to undertake delivery system transformation efforts and guide the process, a number of incentive programs and clinical/performance measures have been developed. This table summarizes the quality reporting programs, incentive programs, and clinical/performance measure sets that are supported by HCCNs/PCAs.

Table 10 – Managed Care Activities: As managed care becomes increasingly prevalent, HCCNs/PCAs are frequently engaged in efforts to support their members in managed care activities. This table presents an overview of the managed care efforts HCCNs/PCAs are engaged in and the traditional payer and/or managed care related activities that HCCNs/PCAs support.

Table 11 – Support for Administrative and Financial Functions: Beyond their capacity/competency in the areas of Health Information Technology (HIT) and Delivery System Transformation, some HCCNs/PCAs have developed the capacity to support their health center members with a range of administrative and financial functions, including accounting, human resource (HR), and group purchasing. This table identifies which of these functions are being provided by networks.

Table 12 – Support for Central Information Technology Functions: In addition to support for specific HIT applications, HCCNs/PCAs can provide general information technology support to their members. This table summarizes the efforts HCCNs/PCAs are making in the area of HIT that benefit their members.