Message from the CEO
As I write this message to all of you, I am reflecting not only on the updates included within this newsletter, but also on all that has been accomplished in my first year as CEO of this amazing organization. I am filled with a deep sense of pride and gratitude for what we all have accomplished together.
Revolutionizing
Healthcare: Highlights from CPCA's 2023 Quality & Technology Conference
The California Primary Care Association (CPCA) hosted the 2023 Quality & Technology Conference on March 2-3 in Santa Rosa, CA. Nearly 250 community health center (CHC) professionals gathered at the Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country to discuss the latest trends in healthcare technology and quality improvement initiatives. This was our first in-person Quality & Technology Conference since 2020…it was great to be back!
Celebrating Success: CPCA Staff Achievements and New Additions to the Team
CPCA is thrilled to announce the recent achievements of our staff, as well as introduce some new additions to our organization! It is with great pride that we highlight the dedication and hard work of our team members, who have gone above and beyond to further the mission of improving the health of California's diverse communities.
CPCA & Disaster Relief Partners Support Health Centers Amid Public Health and Climate-Related Emergencies
End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declarations
During the past three years, California community health centers (CHCs) were on the frontlines of COVID-19 response and recovery efforts; their commitment to testing, treatment, and vaccine distribution played a critical role as part of an equitable healthcare delivery system response. Earlier this year, the Biden Administration announced its intent to end the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) and associated national emergency declaration on May 11, 2023; the California COVID-19 State of Emergency expired February 28, 2023. The expiration of these declarations brings an end to vital policies enacted during the pandemic to allow necessary flexibility and resources for CHCs to serve their patients and communities. CPCA held an All-Member Call on March 20th for member CHCs to learn about the changes the expiration of the PHEs would bring and how it would impact CHCs and their patients.
Supporting Implementation of Strategic Emergency Management Programs
to Foster Equitable and Inclusive Collaboration and Build Community Resilience
Shaping the Future of Community Health: CPCA's Innovative Educational Programs Empower Emerging Leaders and Strengthen Health Centers
As the landscape of healthcare continues to evolve, the California Primary Care Association (CPCA) remains committed to fostering the growth and development of community health centers (CHCs) and their leaders.
Enhancing Healthcare Data Sharing in California: Implementing the Statewide Data Exchange Framework for Improved Patient Outcomes
On July 27, 2021, Governor Newsom signed AB 133, enacting Health and Safety Code Section 130290, which created a path towards building a statewide Health and Human Services Data Exchange Framework (DxF). The pandemic highlighted that the absence of well-defined policies and mandates for sharing data among healthcare providers is a significant obstacle to addressing public health concerns. The lack of a structured approach to exchanging patient data between providers curtails their ability to track trends and provide comprehensive care that considers social determinants of health.
Recognizing, Growing, and Strengthening the Health Center Workforce
Healthcare employers are currently operating in the most challenging labor market in decades. CPCA is helping community health centers (CHCs) navigate an unprecedented combination of labor market disruptions by recognizing, growing, and strengthening the CHC workforce.
CPCA Revamps Groups: A New Clinical Task Force and Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Peer Network
To meet the goal of providing valuable discussion opportunities on timely, relevant topics to our members, CPCA has made some changes to our committees and peer networks.
DHCS Selects Health Centers for the Inaugural FQHC APM Cohort
The California Federally Qualified Health Center Alternative Payment Model (FQHC APM) is an initiative of the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) designed to modernize health center payment from traditional, volume-based fee-for-service to value-based capitated payment. This move would reward access and quality and support coordinated, team-based care that best meets patient needs.