The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency for improving access to health care services for people who are uninsured, isolated or medically vulnerable.

Comprising six bureaus and 13 offices, HRSA provides leadership and financial support to health care providers in every state and U.S. territory.

The main agency of the 6 agencies under HRSA that is associated with federal FQHC policy is the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC). The BPHC provides Health Center specifications on legislation and program expectations; updates for current issues such as Federal Tort Claims Insurance and the 340 drug program; and funding opportunities and the Health Center initiative itself.

UDS
The Uniform Data System (UDS) is a standardized set of core information established and collected annually by the federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for the purpose of reviewing the operation and performance of health centers. Every year, IPHCA hosts a training session on the changes to UDS reporting requirements. Links to online documentation and technical support for the UDS submission process are also provided.
 
PINS
The BPHC (Bureau of Primary Health Care) issues Public Information Notices (PINS) and guides to define and clarify policies and procedures that grantees funded under Section 330 must follow. 

PALS
The BPHC (Bureau of Primary Health Care) issues Program Assistance Letters (PALS) to summarize and explain items of significance for health centers, including, for example, HRSA program implementation activities, recently enacted laws, final regulations, and/or new HHS initiatives.