Contracts at the Health Center: A Practical Guide | Compliance Summer Camp 2026

These trainings are Week 4 of 6 in the “Compliance Summer Camp 2026” webinar series.

Session 1: Health Center Contracting: HRSA Requirements, Procurement Standards, and Practical Strategies | Tuesday, July 28 from 3:00-4:00 PM ET

Agreements that support the Health Center Program are a central focus of HRSA review and scrutiny, particularly during Operational Site Visits. From vendor and professional services agreements to hospital affiliations, contracted services arrangements, and referral agreements, HRSA expects health centers to maintain agreements that clearly reflect applicable program requirements and support appropriate oversight of the health center project. This webinar will examine the federal requirements applicable to health center agreements, with a particular focus on contracts for in-scope services reflected on Form 5A, Column II, and referral arrangements reflected on Form 5A, Column III. Attendees will gain a practical understanding of the key contractual provisions and documentation expectations that health centers must address to demonstrate compliance with HRSA requirements.

The webinar will review contracting requirements set forth in HRSA’s Health Center Program Compliance Manual, including requirements related to record retention, monitoring, and access to records. In addition, presenters will address the federal procurement standards under 2 C.F.R. Part 200, including practical considerations related to procurement processes and competition requirements.

Through practical examples and sample contract provisions, attendees will learn strategies for strengthening health center contracting processes and aligning agreements with Health Center Program requirements.

Learning Objectives

• Identify the contractual requirements applicable to agreements that support the Health Center Program, including contracts and referral arrangements for in-scope services
• Understand the federal procurement standards under 2 C.F.R. Part 200 and their application to health center contracting activities
• Evaluate practical strategies for structuring, reviewing, and maintaining agreements to support compliance during HRSA oversight and Operational Site Visits

Session 2: Negotiating and Managing Health Center Contracts: Legal Terms, Risk Allocation, and Ongoing Contract Oversight | Thursday, July 30 from 3:00-4:00 PM ET

Signing a contract is not the end of the process; it is the beginning of an ongoing obligation that requires active management and periodic review. This webinar builds on the foundational principles introduced in the first session and focuses on the practical skills health center leaders and staff need to negotiate favorable contract terms, identify and push back on provisions that create unacceptable legal or financial risk, and manage contracts effectively throughout their lifecycle. Special attention is given to provisions that arise frequently in health center contracting and that carry heightened significance in the context of federal program compliance, nonprofit governance, and the health center’s mission.

Learning Objectives

• Spot the contract terms that matter most (i.e., indemnification, insurance, termination, data security), and understand what they mean for your health center’s risk
• Know which terms are worth pushing back on, how to ask for changes without derailing a deal, and when to call your attorney
• Build or improve a contract management system that keeps your health center organized, compliant, and ahead of renewals

Audience:

• COOs
• Compliance Officers
• Risk Managers
• Clinical Leadership