APHCA

APHCA (Alabama Primary Health Care Association) is a professional association that represents the operational, clinical, and financial interests of community health centers in Alabama. As the cornerstone of Alabama's primary care system, these health centers provide essential services to over 350,000 medically underserved patients annually across 150 community locations. The mission of APHCA is to be a catalyst for high performance, optimizing the value and impact of their network through quality and outcomes.

They envision a future where their healthcare network is recognized as a leading value-based, patient-centered system of care. APHCA values people and strives to build relationships that help individuals, teams, and organizations reach their highest levels of performance. They believe in unity and trust, relying on active listening, empathy, and crucial conversations to create a foundation of unity.

Excellence is a key focus, with APHCA continuously seeking to exceed expectations through continuous improvement and the delivery of remarkable services. Performance is another core value, as they leverage resources to help others achieve their best work and drive high performance and improved outcomes. The community health centers affiliated with APHCA provide comprehensive primary care services to individuals of all age groups, regardless of income or insurance status.

Offering medical, dental, behavioral health, vision, and enabling services under one roof, these health centers are at the forefront of Alabama's primary care system. With nearly 2,000 employees, including almost 500 providers, they have a statewide economic impact of $346 million annually. Alabama's health centers have come together to form the Intelligent Care Network, a statewide network demonstrating how primary care systems can increase quality and improve patient outcomes while reducing costs.

With values rooted in patient-centered, team-based, and technology-enabled care, the Intelligent Care Network is a leader in population health management. APHCA is committed to strengthening and growing a network of community health providers that improve population health by expanding access to affordable primary care and prevention services. They work with members, partners, and stakeholders to educate, motivate, and support high performance through patient-centered systems of care, continuous improvement, advanced health information technology, and the adoption of proven standards and practices.

To address the unique challenges of recruiting in primary care, APHCA has developed a Recruiting Referral Program, which offers its members access to experienced recruiters from reputable firms. These recruiters specialize in recruiting providers and allied healthcare professionals for rural and underserved areas, ensuring a good fit for health centers and the community. APHCA engages stakeholders through collaborative agreements, strategic partnerships, membership programs, and services designed to meet the unique needs of community health systems.

By joining APHCA, healthcare professionals, organizations, and stakeholders have an opportunity to contribute to the improvement of population health and the delivery of high-quality, affordable care in Alabama