California Health Care Improvement Projects (CHIPs)

Ako Jacinto presents his CHIP

California Health Care Improvement Projects (CHIPs) are designed by CHCF Health Care Leadership Program participants with the goal of addressing meaningful challenges or opportunities in health care. 

Browse CHIPs to leverage the work of CHCF alumni and find opportunities to collaborate in order to improve health for Californians.

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Stanford Health Care’s Transformation for High Value Care: Primary Care 2.0

Megan Mahoney

Project Goal: To transform Stanford Health Care’s primary care practices to promote the quadruple aim.

September 1, 2017
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Inpatient Wellbeing Can Reduce Length of Stay and Increase Hospital Capacity

Ashley Busuttil

Project Goal: To reduce excess bed days and increase patient satisfaction through the standard delivery of an inpatient wellbeing bundle comprised of five (5) domains: comfort, nutrition, mobility, hygiene and sleep.

September 1, 2017
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Readmission Reduction Initiative

Lydia Mata

Project Goal: To reduce inpatient readmissions for high-risk members at Fresno Community Regional Medical Center by implementing face to face registered nurse/social worker case management to bridge transitions of care.

September 1, 2017
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Healthcare Workforce Development for Behavioral Health Consumers

Aaron Chapman

Project Goal: To provide a supported pathway for Behavioral Health Peer Specialists to obtain training as Medical Assistants and to successfully obtain and maintain employment in various healthcare settings.

September 1, 2017
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Midwives in the Mainstream: From Practice Sustainability to Transforming Maternity Care in California

Sheri Matteo

Project Goals: To develop a replicable sustainable midwifery business case and increase number of private insurance clients delivering at Marin General Hospital.

September 1, 2017
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Achieving Alignment: Integrating Complex Care Programs Under a Population Management Strategy

David Moskowitz

Project Goal: To improve the quality of care for medically & socially complex patients receiving primary care through Alameda Health System by deploying a standardized model of complex care management as part of a cogent population management strategy.

September 1, 2017
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Paddling Upstream: Addressing Social Determinants in Community Health Centers

Kathleen Clanon

Project Goal: To assist at least 50% of eligible Alameda County Federally Qualified Health Centers clients attending a clinic visit to enroll in CalFresh.

September 1, 2016
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