Alaska Primary Care Association

Collaborative Networks & Health Center Support Programs

APCA’s collaborative networks create space for professionals to connect, share insights, and address role-specific challenges. Through virtual and in-person learning, these groups foster growth and stronger connections across Alaska’s health centers.

My APCA Community is an interactive platform for members to engage in discussion, exchange resources, and stay connected. Health center staff across the state are encouraged to participate. Core groups are listed below, with new ones forming as needed to address emerging topics.

Clinical Collaboratives

Behavioral Health Providers Collaborative

This collaborative brings together behavioral health providers and care team members to focus on integration, screening, and strategies for meeting the behavioral health needs of patients.

Health Center Finance Collaboratives

Billing and Coding Collaborative

This collaborative brings together billing, coding, and revenue cycle professionals. It meets bi-monthly and features a blend of presentations, group discussions, and roundtable conversations.

Finance Collaborative

This collaborative connects CFOs and finance professionals across Alaska’s health centers. The group meets bi-monthly to share insights, address challenges, and support financial leadership.

Health Center Operation Collaboratives

ATHENAONE EHR ALASKA COLLABORATIVE

The Alaska Quality Improvement Network (AQuIN)leads the AthenaOne EHR Collaborative, bringing together members from across the state.

OUTREACH & ENROLLMENT ASSISTER'S COLLABORATIVE

APCA’s Assisters Collaborative connects professionals from across Alaska to exchange ideas, seek advice, and support one another on outreach and eligibility topics.

Workforce Collaboratives

 

Recruitment and Retention

Recruitment & Retention focuses on sharing job opportunities and addressing key workforce challenges — such as housing, career pathways, and strategies to attract and retain talent.