Through collaboration, innovation, and advocacy, the Iowa Collaborative Safety Net Provider Network improves access to health services, quality of patient care, and the health of underserved individuals and families in Iowa.
We advocate for a PERSON AND FAMILY CENTERED approach as individuals and their families are at the heart of everything we do.
We believe EVERYONE DESERVES TO BE HEALTHY regardless of who they are, where they are, and their ability to pay.
We believe in ENGAGING AND EMPOWERING PEOPLE AND FAMILIES to make healthy choices and care decisions.
We are committed to COLLABORATION between private and public health organizations and other stakeholders across the continuum of care, within communities, regionally, and statewide.
We endorse STEWARDSHIP AND DATA DRIVEN DECISION MAKING as a means to improve access, value, quality and patient outcomes, and make health system improvements.
ACCESS: Increase the underserved populationâ€™s access to health services.
ENGAGEMENT (formerly Communications): Serve as a resource for credible, accurate information on healthcare related needs and services for vulnerable populations in Iowa.
HEALTH SYSTEM INTEGRATION: Increase health system integration, care coordination, and collaboration across the continuum of care with a focus on safety net services.
Listed below are many of the partner organizations that comprise the Network, which is managed and coordinated by the Iowa Primary Care Association:
AARP Iowa, Behavioral Health Providers, Child Health Specialty Clinics, Community Health Centers, Critical Access Hospitals, Delta Dental of Iowa, Family Planning Agencies, Free Clinics, Iowa Association of Community Providers, Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging, Iowa Behavioral Health Association, Iowa Department on Aging, Iowa Department of Human Services, Iowa Hospital Association, Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa Medicaid Enterprise, Iowa Medical Society, Iowa Pharmacy Association, Local Boards of Health, Magellan, Maternal/Child Health Centers, Polk County Medical Society, Rural Health Clinics, Susan G. Komen Iowa, Telligen, University of Iowa, United Healthcare, Wellmark, Youth and Shelter Services