Uniform Data System (UDS)

Turning Data Into Direction

At the Hawaiʻi Primary Care Association, we use Uniform Data System (UDS) data to understand the full landscape of community health center performance across Hawaiʻi. By analyzing trends in workforce, access, chronic disease outcomes, and financial sustainability, we ensure our work is data-informed, strategically aligned, and responsive to statewide needs.

UDS allows us to identify patterns, surface opportunities, and align technical assistance with measurable priorities — turning data into meaningful action.

Data

Insight

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ACTION

What is UDS?

The Uniform Data System (UDS) is the annual reporting system for HRSA-funded health centers.

It includes standardized information on:

  • Patient demographics

  • Clinical quality measures

  • Workforce and visits

  • Financial performance

Because it is collected nationwide, it allows for comparison over time and across states.

How We Use UDS

Chronic Disease &
Clinical Quality

  • Diabetes and hypertension control

  • Preventive screenings

  • Follow-up and care continuity

Workforce

  • Staffing patterns and FTEs

  • Provider capacity and visit trends

  • Patient population growth

Operations &
Sustainability

  • Payer mix

  • Cost per patient

  • Financial indicators impacting care delivery

Hawaiʻi FQHCs – UDS 2024 Data Dashboard
UDS 2024 · HRSA Uniform Data System

Hawaiʻi Community Health Centers
Statewide Snapshot

Data from all 13 FQHCs & 1 FQHC Look-Alike operating across 6 islands and 107 service delivery sites, delivering integrated primary, behavioral health, and dental care.

159,046Patients Served
678,836Patient Visits
107Service Delivery Sites
6Islands Served
Who We Serve

Patient Age Mix

Distribution of patients across age groups
29%
Children
54%
Adults
17%
Seniors

Insurance Coverage Mix

Percentage of patients by payer
Medicaid56%
Other Third Party23%
Medicare13%
Uninsured9%
Dual Coverage6%

Community Diversity

74% racial & ethnic minority patients
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander51,727
Asian35,108
Hispanic / Latino20,411
Limited English Proficiency19,228
Over 80% of patients are at or below 200% Federal Poverty Level
Burden of Chronic & Behavioral Health Conditions

Patients with Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health Conditions

Number of patients diagnosed across key condition areas
Non-Medical Drivers of Health
93%
of health centers collect health-related social needs data 13 out of 14 health centers screen patients using a standardized tool to identify non-medical drivers of health such as food insecurity, housing instability, and transportation barriers, connecting patients to resources beyond the clinic.

Patients Screened Positive

Social determinants of health screening results

Poverty & Social Complexity

Financial & social risk profile
80%+
of patients at or below
200% Federal Poverty Level
The majority of patients have both medical and social complexity, making accessible, integrated, community-based primary care essential.
Health Centers Are Providing Quality Care

Hawaiʻi's health centers consistently deliver high-quality, evidence-based care across key clinical measures. The chart below compares Hawaiʻi FQHC performance against the 2024 national benchmark, reflecting the commitment of health center teams to improving outcomes for the communities they serve.

83.9%
Hawaiʻi Rate
Tobacco Use Screening & Cessation
77.6%
Hawaiʻi Rate
Depression Screening & Follow-Up
66.4%
Hawaiʻi Rate
Diabetes Control (<9% HbA1c)

HRSA Focus Measures (UDS 2024)

Hawaiʻi health center performance compared to the national FQHC benchmark
2024 National Comparison
2024 Hawaiʻi Rate
Workforce & Training Pipeline
👩‍⚕️
998 FTE
Clinical Workforce
🤝
253 FTE
Enabling Services Staff
🏥
2,175 FTE
Total Workforce
🎓
264
Clinical Preceptors · 14 HPET Sites
56%
Medicaid is the primary coverage source for the majority of patients served.
Stable Medicaid coverage and reimbursement are essential not only for patient access, but for maintaining health center operations, workforce capacity, and community-based care infrastructure across all six islands.
Source: HRSA Uniform Data System (UDS) 2024 — Hawaiʻi FQHC & FQHC Look-Alike combined data

How to Access UDS Data

To view public UDS data for an individual community health center, visit HRSA’s Health Center Data Warehouse. You can search by health center name and explore reported measures across access, workforce, chronic disease outcomes, and financial sustainability.

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Note: HRSA data is publicly available and reflects standardized annual reporting.

Need support reviewing your data?

Our programs team can walk through trends, compare statewide patterns, and help translate UDS findings into practical next steps.

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