NPAIHB Quarterly Board Meeting: Accountable Communities of Health 101 January 19, 2016 Jessie Dean, WA Health Care Authority Kayla Down, WA Health Care Authority
Presentation Agenda 1:45 – Introductions North Sound ACH partners in attendance 1:50 – Accountable Communities of Health (ACH) Background / Timeline ACH Function/Designation Requirements ACH-Tribal Engagement 2:00 – Upcoming work with AIHC and ACHs 2:05 – Questions FAQ Document ACH Contact Information 2:15 – HCA Contact Information
ACHs in WA
ACH Development Timeline
ACH Functions 2015/early 2016: ACH Designation Requirements for Designation: Balanced representation Community engagement activities Financial and administrative functions Identify regional health needs, resources and priorities Operating budget and sustainability planning Ongoing ACH work (SIM and beyond)
ACH-Tribal Engagement Guidance Sent to ACHs in 2014 Tribal engagement by ACHs continues to be a priority ACHs should reach out to each Tribe and allow each Tribe to decide whether or not they will participate and how they will coordinate their participation State maintains government-to-government relations with the Tribes; ACHs need to respect this HCA is developing a Tribal coordination plan Experience since then: ACHs at various stages of engagement with Tribes HCA has contracted with the American Indian Health Commission for Washington State for assistance in developing a Tribal coordination plan
ACH-Tribal Engagement: AIHC Project Goals for 2016: To inform ACHs on the government-government relationship To inform Tribes/UIHOs on the function/role of ACHs in WA To gather information on what the Tribes/UIHOs want for ACH engagement Report and recommendations due January 31, 2017 Potential parallel model for Tribes/UIHOs: Tribal Coordinating Entity
Questions? ACH FAQ ACH Contact Information For the most up-to-date information: http://www.hca.wa.gov/hw/Pages/communities_of_health.aspx
ACH Team: CommunityTransformation@hca.wa.gov Jessie Dean, Administrator, Tribal Affairs: jessie.dean@hca.wa.gov 360-725-1649 ACH Team: CommunityTransformation@hca.wa.gov