Annual 2026 uniform data system (UDS) training

This two-day training will be held on Tuesday, December 8, 2026 and Thursday, December 10, 2026.

Register through Eventbrite using the link below.

Registration

WHAT

This annual training prepares health center staff by explaining the various tables included in the Uniform Data System (UDS) report, due to HRSA by February 15, 2027. In this training, attendees will learn about the operational, clinical, and fiscal tables.

Objectives

  • Understand the who, what, when, where and how of UDS reporting.

  • Discuss common reporting errors and tips for success.

  • Review key resources and supports available.

ATTENDEES

  • Gain an understanding of reporting the UDS including: the patient profile, reporting clinical services and quality of care indicators, operational and financial tables, and other required UDS reporting forms.

  • Learn about the new requirements included in 2026 reporting.

  • Learn tips for success including strategies for submission.

  • Receive valuable resources that provide further reporting guidance.

HOW

The trainings will be conducted virtually via Zoom. In order to attend participants must have been registered, which includes a prepayment of $193.92. Please note that the Evenbrite platform charges an additional non-refundable service fee that is part of this cost, and there will be no refunds for any cancellations.

UDS Training Toolkit

Download the complete UDS Training Toolkit:

UDS Training Toolkit

Training RecorDings

The training videos will be posted after December 10th, 2026. The videos will be available until February 2027.

Day 1 covers the following topics:

  • Review of key materials

  • Overview of the UDS reporting (who, what, where, when, and how)

  • Understanding the UDS in relation to other 330 grant or Look-Alike information

  • Patient demographic tables (ZIP Code table; Tables 3A, 3B, 4)

  • Table 5: Staffing and utilization

  • Table 5 selected services addendum: Integrated MH/SUD

Day 2 covers the following topics:

  • Table 6A: Selected diagnoses and services

  • Tables 6B and 7: Clinical quality measure reporting

  • Table 8A: Costs

  • Table 9D: Patient Service-Related Revenue

  • Table 9E: Other Revenue

  • Forms: Health Information Technology, Other Data Elements, Workforce Training

  • Tips for success

  • Evaluation

  • Additional 30 minutes Q&A session

Key Resources

Key resources include:

Upcoming HRSA UDS Webinars

HRSA is also offering a series of webinars to help health centers prepare for the 2026 UDS reporting cycle. Staff involved in UDS data collection, validation, reporting, and submission are encouraged to participate.