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.