Iowa Primary Care Association
Elizabeth (Betsy) Danforth Richey, MPH, PhD, is the Senior Director of Data and Technology at the Iowa Primary Care Association since May 2022, previously serving as Team Leader for Health Services Performance Management Optimization and Reporting at Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield. With a robust background in public health, Richey was the Director of Data Management & Health Equity at the Iowa Department of Public Health, where responsibilities included statewide data management and health equity initiatives. Academic roles include Adjunct Faculty at Drake University and various instructive positions at the University of South Florida. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Applied Biocultural Anthropology, an MPH in Global Health Practice, and a Graduate Certificate in Health Policy and Programs, all from the University of South Florida, alongside a BS in Anthropology from Iowa State University.
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Iowa Primary Care Association
The Iowa Primary Care Association (Iowa PCA) has provided technical assistance and training to Iowa’s community health centers to support their ongoing commitment to provide quality, affordable primary and preventive health care to meet community needs since 1988. The Iowa PCA is a non-profit membership association comprised of 13 community health centers and one migrant health program and is recognized as the trusted voice on healthcare, particularly concerning vulnerable populations. These organizations collectively serve nearly 200,000 Iowans each year through nearly 700,000 patient visits. Learn more about Iowa’s community health centers at www.iowapca.org. Through our sister company, INConcertCare, health centers receive assistance around health information technology. By using data analytics and population health management, health centers are coordinating resources and analyzing data to build stronger partnerships payors and other organizations to help eliminate fragmented care. IowaHealth+ Our second sister company, IowaHealth+, is an integrated primary care network of 11 member health centers and the Iowa PCA. This statewide network of health centers is demonstrating how primary care clinics can improve patient outcomes while reducing costs. With values rooted in patient engagement and empowerment, IowaHealth+ is a national leader in healthcare reform. Learn more about IowaHealth+ at www.iowahealthplus.com.