Alaska Primary Care Association
Community Health Center Support & Resources
The Alaska Primary Care Association supports Alaska’s Community Health Center teams through operational support, quality improvement, shared learning, and connection. Explore tools, networks, and opportunities designed specifically for CHC staff and leadership.
Stay Connected
Access tools, events, and opportunities that support Community Health Center teams across Alaska.
My APCA Community
Connect with Community Health Center staff across Alaska, access shared resources, and participate in conversations.
Upcoming Events
Discover upcoming trainings, meetings, and statewide learning opportunities designed for Community Health Center teams.
Health Center Job Board
Post and promote open positions at Alaska’s Community Health Centers to reach job seekers.
Operations & Quality Improvement
APCA provides hands-on training, technical assistance, and quality improvement support to help Alaska’s Community Health Centers strengthen operations, improve patient care, and meet regulatory and performance goals.
HEALTH CENTER OPERATIONS & QUALITY DEPARTMENT
APCA’s Operations & Quality team delivers training and technical assistance tailored to the needs of Alaska’s Community Health Centers.
Support Areas Include:
- Quality Improvement and Performance Management
- Nursing and Clinical Quality Support
- Data Analytics and Reporting
- Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Support
- Revenue Cycle and Coding Support
- Health Center Board Training and Governance Support
ALASKA QUALITY IMPROVEMENT NETWORK (AQUIN)
AQuIN is a health-center-led quality improvement network that brings Alaska’s Community Health Centers together to share resources, strengthen health information technology (HIT) systems, and advance quality improvement efforts across the state.
- Shared data analytics to support quality measurement and improvement
- Group purchasing and economies of scale
- Shared training and collaborative learning across participating Health Centers
- Support for care coordinator and patient safety through HIT
Collaborative Networks & Shared Learning
APCA brings Alaska’s Community Health Centers together through collaborative networks that support shared learning, problem-solving, and system-wide resilience. These opportunities help Health Centers connect across roles, regions, and areas of focus.
ALASKA COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK (ACHN)
ACHN is Alaska’s clinically integrated community health network, bringing participating Community Health Centers together to improve health outcomes, reduce costs, and strengthen long-term sustainability through shared strategies and value-based care efforts.
Participating Health Centers:
- Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center
- Kodiak Community Health Center
- Mat-Su Health Services
- Seward Community Health Center
- Sunshine Community Health Center
COLLABORATIVE NETWORKS
APCA hosts role-based collaborative networks that provide opportunities for Alaska’s Community Health Center staff to learn from guest speakers, connect with one another, and address shared challenges.
Assister’s Collaborative
Supports enrollment assisters with outreach, enrollment, and coverage retention efforts.
AQuIN
The Alaska Quality Improvement Network (AQuIN) is a Health Center Controlled Network (HCCN) that supports participating Community Health Centers by sharing best practices and lessons learned. AQuIN also hosts collaboratives for AthenaOne, Azara, and Health Catalyst users.
Behavioral Health Integration
Supports Community Health Centers in integrating behavioral health into primary care.
Billing & Coding Collaborative
Brings together billing, coding, and revenue cycle professionals for shared learning and problem-solving.
Finance Collaborative
Connects CFOs and finance leaders to share insights, address challenges, and support financial leadership.
Provider Clinical Collaborative
Focuses on care integration, screening, and strategies to meet patient needs.
Recruitment & Retention Collaborative
Focuses on workforce challenges such as hiring, housing, and strategies to attract and retain talent.
Collaboratives are supported through My APCA Community, where members can stay connected between meetings and
access shared resources.
Workforce & Training Support for Community Health Centers
APCA supports Community Health Centers in building and sustaining a strong healthcare workforce through training pathways, apprenticeships, and workforce development programs.
Supporting Career Readiness
Pre-Apprenticeship Training in Healthcare (PATH) provides flexible foundational and skills-based training opportunities that support workforce readiness and help participants build on existing workplace skills.
REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIPS
APCA provides distance-delivered, earn-and-learn Registered Apprenticeships that help employers develop talent from within while supporting healthcare professionals through structured, hands-on experience.
COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS
APCA supports Community Health Centers in developing Community Health Worker (CHW) programs and other role-specific workforce initiatives that strengthen care teams and community connection.
Stories from Alaska’s Community Health Centers
Connect with APCA
Have questions or want to explore how APCA can support your Health Center? Our team is here to help!
