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HRSA Compliance Made Simple for FQHCs
Ensure seamless HRSA compliance with Medplace's expert peer review services.
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Ensuring compliance with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is crucial for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). Medplace offers tailored solutions to help FQHCs not only meet but exceed HRSA standards, particularly concerning Chapter 10 requirements for quarterly peer reviews and mandated specialty services.
HRSA Compliance Requirements
HRSA mandates that FQHCs implement a Quality Improvement/Assurance (QI/QA) program, which includes:
Quarterly Peer Reviews: Conducting assessments at least quarterly by physicians or other licensed health professionals under physician supervision.
Comprehensive Services: Providing a range of primary health services, including:
General primary care
Behavioral and mental health services
Dental health services
Preventative health services
Hospital and specialty care
HRSA Site Visits and Audits
HRSA conducts Operational Site Visits (OSVs) at least once during a health center's period of performance, typically every 3 years, to assess compliance and service delivery effectiveness. Additionally, the HRSA Site Survey is a critical tool used to evaluate the quality and accessibility of care provided by FQHCs.
Mitigation Steps for Identified Issues
If compliance issues are identified during HRSA audits or site visits, FQHCs should:
Develop a Corrective Action Plan (CAP): Outline specific steps to address each identified deficiency.
Implement Changes Promptly: Ensure that corrective measures are put into action swiftly to mitigate any negative impacts on patient care.
Monitor Progress: Regularly review the effectiveness of implemented changes and make adjustments as necessary.
Engage External Expertise: Consider utilizing external peer review services to provide objective assessments and recommendations.
Some of Our Top FQHC Requested Medical Specialties
Medplace has over 700 providers across 130 sub-specialties and growing.
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Medplace's External Peer Review Services
Medplace offers specialized external peer review services designed to assist FQHCs in surpassing HRSA compliance standards. Our services include:
Access to a Broad Network of Experts: Connect with over 700 medical experts across 130 specialties, including dentistry and behavioral health.
Streamlined Administrative Processes: Our platform simplifies the peer review process, reducing the administrative burden on clinical and administrative staff.
Timely and Thorough Reviews: Receive comprehensive reviews with an average turnaround time of 6 to 8 days, ensuring adherence to HRSA's quarterly assessment requirements.
How It Works
Get started in 4 easy steps:
Step 1 - Tell Us Your Needs
Tell us your needed specialties and desired review cadence, and we'll set it all up to align with HRSA compliance requirements.
Step 2 - Request Reviews
Log into Medplace and request your reviews on your schedule, ensuring continuous HRSA quality improvement.
Step 3 - Get a Report
Our platform and expert reviewers will do the rest. Get a detailed report back in as little as 6 days, ready for HRSA scrutiny.
Step 4 - Rate Your Reviewer
Rate your reviewer while maintaining the highest standards for compliance with the Health Resources and Services Administration.
Why Choose Medplace?
Expertise Across Specialties: Access a vast network of professionals to meet diverse peer review needs.
Efficient Processes: Our platform is designed to minimize administrative tasks, allowing your team to focus on patient care.
Reliable Compliance Support: Ensure your FQHC not only meets but exceeds HRSA requirements with our comprehensive services.
Partner with Medplace to enhance your FQHC's compliance and quality of care, ensuring you are well-prepared for HRSA audits, site visits, and beyond.
Features
Choose Your Reviewer
Get 2-3 matches based on your specific needs. Need more options to choose from? No problem - we can provide additional matches at no cost, ensuring you get the right expert for FQHC compliance.
Customizable Peer Review Forms
Use our form, built using feedback from top Federally Qualified Health Centers, or provide your own to align with your FQHC quality initiatives.
Integrated Scheduling & Video Conferencing
Use our platform's simple yet powerful built-in scheduling tool and popular video apps to speak to your reviewer anytime, ensuring real-time support for FQHC patient safety.
Case Study: FQHC in California
A Federally Qualified Health Center in California, employing 118 providers, partnered with Medplace to automate their bi-annual peer reviews. Through this collaboration, they achieved:
90% Reduction in Administrative Overhead: Streamlining the peer review process significantly decreased the workload on administrative staff.
Complete Compliance for HRSA Audits: All peer reviews were completed in time for HRSA audits, ensuring full compliance.
Elimination of a 2-Year Backlog: Medplace assisted in catching up on a two-year backlog of incomplete reviews, preparing the center for upcoming audits.
Benefits
No IT Integration Required
Federally Qualified Health Centers do not typically have the IT resources for lengthy integrations. Start using Medplace immediately with no complicated tech setup required.
Automatic Workflows
Leverage powerful workflows to streamline your FQHC peer review process efficiently.
Customizable Cadences Per FQHC Provider
Need bi-annual reviews? Quarterly? Monthly? Set each provider's review frequency as needed, ensuring FQHC compliance.
Easy Budgeting
Planning for peer review expenses doesn’t have to be complicated. Add predictability to your FQHC budgeting process with clear, transparent pricing.
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The Easiest Thing You'll Do All Day.
Medplace works with Federally Qualified Health Centers across the country and makes peer review the easiest thing risk and patient safety leaders do all day.
Get StartedFAQs
Why Medplace for FQHCs?
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Medplace is the industry's first platform and network of practicing providers that automates the process of completing peer reviews.
FQHCs have specific challenges, like having requirements for reviews, a lack of internal specialties, and limited resources. Medplace is a cost-effective and operationally efficient solution.
What is the right subscription plan for my FQHC?
Most FQHCs opt for quarterly or bi-annual reviews. Reach out to our Clinical Operations team, who can advise you on your specific situation.
How much do FQHC peer reviews cost?
Pricing varies based on (1) the cadence of your reviews - annual, bi-annual, or quarterly, and (2) the specialty of the reviewer. Medplace has six tiers of specialties ranging from Nurses to Neurosurgeons. Reach out to Sales for a complete schedule of subscription rates in addition to hourly rates, reactive review rates, and more.
How long does it take to complete an FQHC peer reviews?
Most reviews are completed within two weeks, with a 6-8 day average turnaround time.
What specialties does Medplace have for FQHC peer reviews?
Medplace has over 130 specialties represented in our national network of experienced, practicing providers. If you need something specific, just contact our Clinical Operations team. If we don't already have it, we can often find someone highly qualified within about a week.
Can I also get in-depth reviews from Medplace for unforeseen events like mortalities or risk assessments?
Yes! We also offer a Readiness Reviews subscription plan starting at $500/month that includes 4 discounted reviews per year, record organization, access to 700+ medical experts, and unlimited review submissions at standard pricing.
Medplace is a service and technology solution provider for hospitals, carriers, physician groups, law firms, and more. We streamline peer and case reviews, independent medical exams, expert witness testimony, and other medical-legal work.
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