Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
Certification, oversight, and monitoring of Alaska FQHCs
Overview
A Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is a community-based health care provider that receives federal funding to provide comprehensive primary care services to underserved populations. FQHCs operate under the federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
Who qualifies?
Licensing & Certification
- FQHCs are not required to be licensed in the state of Alaska.
- FQHCs that meet federal requirements (see Resources, below) may also be eligible for federal certification.
How to sign up
There is no State licensing application process.
Resources
To participate in Medicare, an FQHC must meet federal requirements and be separately certified and approved.
Statutes and Regulations
The following statutes and regulations apply to licensed FQHCs in Alaska.
- Criminal Background Check 7 AAC 10.900 – 990
- General Variance Procedures 7 AAC 10.9500 – 9535
- Inspections and Investigations 7 AAC 10.9600 – 9620
- Home Health Agencies 7 AAC 12.500 – 590
- General Provisions 7 AAC 12.600 – 990
- Licensing Statute AS 47.32.010 - 900
Federal requirements
In order to participate in Medicare, an FQHC must meet federal requirements and be separately certified and approved.
Federal requirements for FQHCs are outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). A list of specific regulations that apply to each facility type can be found in the Medicare State Operations Manual Appendix.
Medicare State Operations Manual Appendix