The Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) stands as a pivotal policy design and implementation partner dedicated to enhancing the health outcomes for individuals enrolled in Medicaid. As a leading center for health care services improvement, CHCS fosters connections and cultivates ideas to ignite insights, expand expertise, strengthen leadership, and disseminate innovative solutions. Across diverse sectors and disciplines, they empower their partners to realize more effective, efficient, and equitable care delivery.
For three decades, CHCS has been instrumental in shaping the landscape of health care services. They collaborate closely with Medicaid and associated health and human services agencies across the nation, influencing the design, financing, and delivery mechanisms of care. This extensive experience, grounded in practical application and cross-sector partnerships, provides CHCS with a unique perspective on opportunities to fortify and harmonize systems. Their ultimate goal is to broaden access to quality care and promote optimal health for a larger population.
In collaboration with national partners, the center’s work propels advancements in key areas:
Effective Models for Prevention and Care Delivery: CHCS champions the integration of cutting-edge thinking and best practices to address critical needs within health care services. This includes initiatives aimed at improving the well-being of children and families, ensuring well-coordinated care for populations with complex needs, and tackling the crucial social determinants of health that significantly impact overall wellness.
Efficient Solutions for Policies and Programs: Recognizing the finite nature of resources, CHCS develops efficient solutions within health care services policy and program design. These solutions optimize the allocation of human and financial capital for the integrated and coordinated delivery of essential services, while also prioritizing payment models that are intrinsically linked to value and positive health outcomes.
Equitable Outcomes for People: A core tenet of CHCS’s mission is to achieve equitable outcomes in health care services. This commitment is reflected in their dedication to fostering measurable improvements in health and well-being, particularly for populations facing significant needs and pervasive health disparities, ensuring that quality care is accessible to all.
CHCS is recognized as a reliable collaborator, bridging connections between stakeholders and amplifying the capabilities of its partners. Their operations are guided by a robust set of Core Tenets, shaping their internal and external engagements. As a non-profit and non-partisan entity, CHCS’s impactful work is sustained through a diverse funding portfolio encompassing state, federal, and philanthropic sources, enabling them to continue driving progress in The Center For Health Care Services and beyond.
