PHOENIX, AZ / AGILITYPR.NEWS / January 17, 2023 / Contexture, AHCCCS and Unite Us Join Forces to Support CBOs Through SDOH System

PHOENIX (Nov. XX, 2022) – Contexture, Arizona’s health information exchange (HIE) and host of CommunityCares, the statewide referral system designed to address social determinants of health (SDOH) needs in the state, announced the launch of a financial incentive program for community-based organizations (CBOs) that join the CommunityCares network and contribute to the growth of the community.

Through the new program, jointly funded by Contexture, AHCCCS, and technology partner Unite Us, Arizona CBOs are eligible to receive financial incentives when participation milestones in the CommunityCares program are achieved. The three participation milestones are:

• $2,000 when a CBO signs a participation agreement, begins using the CommunityCares system and opts in to receive referrals for at least one service
• $3,000 when a CBO meets usage metrics for six months
• $5,000 when a CBO completes the interface (single sign-on or integration) between the CBO and the CommunityCares system

The financial incentives are just one reward for CBOs that become active participants of the CommunityCares system.

“By connecting healthcare and community-service providers on a single platform, CommunityCares promises to streamline the referral process, foster easier access to vital services and enhance care coordination for needed social services,” Contexture CEO Melissa Kotrys said. “This innovative technology will help create meaningful connections and improve lives across the state.”

The CBO incentive program is a first-come, first-serve opportunity, as current funding levels are intended to support the onboarding of roughly XX organizations. In the future, incentive funding will be expanded thanks to financial support from healthcare and health IT community stakeholders.

“Our vision is to build a world of connected communities working together to improve people's health and well-being,” said Taylor Justice, Unite Us co-founder and president. “By supporting the CommunityCares CBO incentive program, we’re one step closer to making that vision a reality in Arizona.”

Arizona-based CBOs interested in joining the CommunityCares SDOH program should contact the Contexture SDOH team at AZSDOH@contexture.org or visit CommunityCaresAZ.org. 

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About Contexture

Contexture is a nonprofit, regional organization that provides strategic, technical and administrative support to communities committed to advancing health through information sharing. Contexture is the largest health information organization in the western United States. Its mission is to advance individual and community health and wellness through the delivery of actionable information and analysis. Learn more at contexture.org. Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn @ContextureHIT.