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.