DC Connected Care Network

 

Seven DC-based community health centers, each designated Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and the DCPCA have come together to establish a clinically integrated network named the DC Connected Care Network (DC CCN).

Members Include:

Goals & Objectives

The goals for the Network are to increase quality and decrease cost, therefore improving the value of care provided.  To achieve this goal, the Network has four primary objectives:

  • Reduce disparities in health outcomes and improve the wellbeing of our patients using an integrated care approach;

  • Improve patient engagement in care by reducing barriers and gaps in services through collaboration;

  • Build shared, actionable data to guide care and improve performance; and

  • Support a culture of accountability, improvement, and effectiveness.

Overview of the Network

FQHCs are at the core of the safety net system in the District, serving communities with high proportions of low-income residents.  As longstanding primary care providers in the city, the Network’s member FQHCs collectively and individually contribute a host of collaborations and partnerships.  Beyond the patient relationships, the Network forms a web of services with links to many community-based housing and social services partners, hospitals and other medical entities, and city agencies.  Combining the services, partnerships, and practice culture of seven FQHCs, the Network establishes a continuum of care that addresses the diverse needs of each patient and the District’s diverse population.