Regional Coordinating Centers

The Commonwealth Fund, Qualis Health and the MacColl Institute for Healthcare Innovation at the Group Health Research Institute have launched an initiative to help primary care safety net clinics (clinics that serve Medicaid and uninsured patients) become high-performing patient-centered medical homes.

Five (5) Regional Coordinating Centers were selected to participate in the demonstration project, and each partnered with 12-15 safety net clinics in their state. These collaboratives will receive technical assistance on practice re-design topics such as enhanced access, care coordination and patient experience.

The Centers will also receive funding to support a Medical Home Facilitator (who will lead clinic-based quality improvement projects) and other activities. The work of the Regional Coordinating Centers began in April 2009 and the Initiative will continue through April 2013.

To learn more about the Regional Coordinating Centers, click of the links below:

• Colorado Community Health Network
• Executive Office of Health and Human Services & Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers
• Idaho Primary Care Association
• Oregon Primary Care Association & CareOregon
• Pittsburgh Regional Health Initiative