California Quality Collaborative

Now Recruiting! Become a Partner Organization in CIN’s 2025–27 Cycle The #CaliforniaImprovementNetwork (CIN) is a learning and action community that advances equitable health care experiences and outcomes for Californians through cross-sector connections, spreading good ideas, and implementing improvements. Why become a CIN partner organization? Top reasons: - Build deep connections and collaborate with other organizations across the California health ecosystem. - Access timely content and insights on critical and emerging topics in health care. - Engage in collective problem solving and solution building with a diverse group of organizations. - Gain tools and insights to support efforts to achieve Medi-Cal Comprehensive Quality Strategy goals. - Reinforce commitments to advance health equity. - Gain a stronger sense of place and belonging in the health care ecosystem. - Access to funding for action projects (three grants available). CIN is a program of the California Health Care Foundation and managed by Healthforce Center at UCSF. Partners include Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County, Community Health Center Network, Health Center Partners of Southern California, Molina Healthcare, Homeless Prenatal Program, Partnership HealthPlan of California, Salud Para La Gente, The People Concern, Turning Point Community Programs, San Francisco Health Plan, United Indian Health Services, 211 San Diego, Community Bridges, California Health Care Safety Net Institute , Optum and more. Sunita Mutha, MD, Diana Camacho, Rebecca Hargreaves, Marie Hubbard, MSW, Sandra R. Hernández, M.D., Carlina Hansen, Mariana Torres, Lauren E., Melissa Lucas, Brianna Fennell, Kathryn E. Phillips, Melora Simon, Michelle Schneidermann, Michelle Wong, John Maceri, Lakshmi Dhanvanthari, Nicole Howard, Al Rowlett, Christopher Myers, Robert Moore MD MPH MBA, Please see complete details on eligibility requirements, commitment expectations, and financial support for partner organizations in the PDF before starting the online application. - Signal intent to apply by Dec. 2 - Applications due Jan. 13 LEARN MORE & APPLY: https://lnkd.in/dcgwzp_d

Independent primary care practices play an essential role in delivering health care in California, and several related developments in the health care market are converging to highlight the importance of supporting small independent primary care practices: market consolidation, acceleration of value-based payment, and a shortage of primary care providers. Yet the experience and perspective of such practices are often not well understood. See our latest brief, which seeks to increase understanding of small independent primary care practices in California among purchasers and policymakers, with the goal of identifying opportunities to strengthen and sustain them. https://lnkd.in/gwyqiNFv

The next PFCCpartners Community of Practice Workshop is coming up! Join us this Friday, November 22nd from 12 - 1 pm PT/3 - 4 pm ET to learn about planning and facilitating Patient Family Partner Panels. This interactive session will feature insights from Beverly Rogers, PFAnetwork Patient Family Partner, Melissa Preciado, MPH, Associate Director, Equity and Transformation, Purchaser Business Group on Health, and Brigitte Vincent Peterson, Project Manager, Bizell US, along with PFCCpartners Founder and CEO, Libby Hoy who will facilitate this dynamic panel. They will discuss essential steps to successfully engage and prepare Patient Family Partners and staff for impactful panel presentations. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and refine your skills in panel facilitation! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gKHhTcsc

I am so excited to be moderating a virtual panel discussion for Blue Shield of California Industry Initiatives on Bridging the Gap on Behavioral Health: Advancing Whole-Person Care Through Integration. ? With nearly one in seven California adults experiencing a mental illness, behavioral health integration is a key component to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. This discussion will explore how payers, providers, and other stakeholders can work together to create a sustainable foundation to scale behavioral health integration and improve our system’s ability to meet the behavioral health needs of all Californians. ? Join the conversation on December 12th at 11am PT / 2pm ET to hear from experts who are leading incredible initiatives to build a more accessible, effective, and equitable behavioral health care system: ? ?? Christine (Fernandez) Brocato, MBA, Vice President of Strategic Innovation, CommonSpirit Health ?? Jennifer Christian-Herman, PhD, Vice President of Clinical Strategy & Programs, Blue Shield of California ?? Crystal Eubanks, MS, Executive Director, California Quality Collaborative ?? Sharmil Shah, Psy.D, Assistant Deputy Director, Office of Health Workforce Development, California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) ?? Vanessa Villaverde, MPA, MHSA, Senior Program Investment Officer, California Health Care Foundation ? I hope to see you there! Link to register: https://lnkd.in/g6EaZBfX #primarycare #behavioralhealth #integration #wholepersoncare #collaboration #innovation?#equity

This past month, CQC has proudly led impactful discussions on health care quality improvement. From advancing health equity-focused initiatives to strengthening primary care and providing behavioral health integration technical assistance, our experts shared key insights and best practices at major industry events, including the Civitas Networks for Health Annual Conference, the CA Association of Health Plans Annual Conference and the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association Integrated Care Conference. We’re always energized by the opportunity to engage with peers and stakeholders committed to innovating and shaping the future of our health care delivery system! ?? ?? Crystal Eubanks, Melissa Preciado, MPH, Jose Ordonez, Kristina M., Mary Nickel-Nguy, DSW, LCSW #CareTransformation #HealthCareInnovation

Join the California Quality Collaborative on November 13th from 12-1pm PT for an insightful webinar as we delve into real-world examples from California-based providers about how they’ve enhanced patient care through integrating behavioral health into the primary care setting — and actionable steps that practices can take. Featuring: ?? Kristina M., California Quality Collaborative ?? Mary Nickel-Nguy, DSW, LCSW, California Quality Collaborative ?? Daniela Vela Hernandez, Collaborative Family Healthcare Association Register now ?? https://bit.ly/3BOHhTI

Investing in primary care is essential for advancing health equity, as highlighted in a new report from the California Health Care Foundation. The California Advanced Primary Care Initiative, a collaboration between PBGH's California Quality Collaborative, the Integrated Healthcare Association and three leading California health plans, exemplifies how strategic partnerships can significantly enhance accessible, high-value care for underserved communities. Read our blog to learn more ?? https://bit.ly/3XMFg1x

Our new C4BH DxF Community Sandbox use case demonstrates how we’re helping organizations meet #CalAIM requirements. Learn how an ECM provider, a Qualified Health Information Organization (QHIO), Managed Care Plans (MCPs), and a hospital provider group leveraged our Community Design Studio to build and test a workflow to improve care coordination and referrals into ECM services. #DxF Learn more ?? https://lnkd.in/gApjPAcC

?? Reserve your spot for webinar 2 today! ?? Zoom registration link: https://lnkd.in/e3y_WV5X