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Iowa Primary Care Association & Iowa Association of Community Providers
The Iowa PCA and IACP conducted capacity assessments to better understand the ability of current health centers to integrate behavioral health services, which informed the need to adopt the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model. The CCBHC model presented a myriad of opportunities for revisiting partnerships and establishing new partnerships between CCBHCs and health centers, including around data sharing and care coordination. Iowa PCA analyzed state-level opportunities and barriers to data sharing to support care coordination efforts among newly certified CCBHCs and health centers and documented how the CCBHC model presents new opportunities for partnership for FQHCs and CCBHCs in terms of coordinating care.
Successes:
- FQHCs were listed as eligible distant sites by Medicaid for Telehealth.
- All state association members prioritized behavioral health integration and expanded workforce.
- Developed a capitated alternative payment model.
Funded Organizations
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The Iowa Primary Care Association (PCA) is a non-profit membership association consisting of 13 health centers and one migrant health program and is recognized as a trusted voice on healthcare, particularly concerning vulnerable populations with a mission of enhancing community health centers' capacity to care and our vision is health equity for all. These organizations collectively serve more than 245,000 Iowans each year through over 810,000 patient visits.
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The Iowa Association of Community Providers (IACP) has been relentlessly advocating on behalf of mental health and disability service providers for more than 35 years. With more than 130 community-based organizations providing a wide range of resources to management and staff (30,000+ people), IACP services impact organizations located in all 99 counties. IACP’s vision is that one day, all Iowans can live, learn, and work in their community of choice.