What they call their work
What they do
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Healthcare Delivery Networks and Coalitions 2 activities
- Advancing innovation in inclusive service deliveryDrives growth and quality improvements in services for children and adults through innovation, collaboration, and coordination across health and social service systems.
- Supporting delivery of social care services through health system partnershipsUses grant funding to contract with healthcare organizations to deliver social care services that address health-related social needs, enhancing access for Medicaid recipients and underserved communities.
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Healthcare System Administrative Support 2 activities
- Facilitating integration between health and social care systemsImproves communication and collaboration between community-based organizations and healthcare providers to integrate health and social care services, ensuring vulnerable populations receive coordinated care through managed care programs and Medicaid waiver benefits.
- Strengthening organizational capacity of health and social service providersProvides training, resources, tools, and collaborative strategies to support member organizations in delivering high-quality, cost-effective care, reducing administrative costs, and transitioning to managed care, particularly for populations with intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs, substance abuse challenges, youth needs, or social determinants of health.
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Community Health Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Addressing health disparities in Black communitiesImplements targeted initiatives during American Heart Month and Black History Month to reduce heart disease disparities among Black populations in Central New York.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Expanding provider network and governance capacityExpands organizational reach by adding new member organizations and strengthening leadership through the addition of board members to improve governance and strategic oversight.
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General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding infrastructure development for community care networksReceives and awards grants to build technical and organizational infrastructure for community care hubs and strengthen networks of community-based organizations delivering social care services.
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Perinatal Support Services 1 activity
- Providing billing and enrollment infrastructure for Medicaid-covered servicesOffers free enrollment and billing support to doulas in New York State to access Medicaid reimbursement for doula services and provides billing infrastructure for national prevention programs such as the National Diabetes Prevention Program.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| LAUREN WETTERHAHN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $111K |
- AMY EELLS — DIRECTOR
- BETH HENDERSON — DIRECTOR
- BRIAN FAY — TREASURER
- DIANE COOPER-CURRIER — VICE PRESIDENT
- ELIZABETH GCROCKETT — SECRETARY
- JOAN ROYLE — DIRECTOR
- KARI JOHNSON — DIRECTOR
- KATE WEIDMAN — DIRECTOR
- LISA DUNN ALFORD — DIRECTOR
- STEVEN BULGER — DIRECTOR
- TANIA ANDERSON — PRESIDENT
Who they work with
- 50 Forward Mohawk Valley Network — Participating member organization of Inclusive Alliance
- ACL Government — Selected for the ACL 2023-2024 Community Care Hub National Learning Community.
- ACR Health Network — Participating member organization of Inclusive Alliance
- Access CNY Network — Participating member organization of Inclusive Alliance
- AccessCNY Partner — Member organization whose representative joined the Board of Directors.
- Administration for Community Living Government — Selected Inclusive Alliance for the 2023-2024 Community Care Hub National Learning Community.
- Aurora of Central New York Network — Participating member organization of Inclusive Alliance
- Catholic Charities Community Services Network — Limited member organization of Inclusive Alliance
- Catholic Charities of Onondaga County Partner — Member organization whose representative joined the Board of Directors.
- Cayuga Counseling Services Network — Participating member organization of Inclusive Alliance
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health Partner — Collaborates with or draws inspiration from CMS OMH efforts to combat health disparities in minority populations.
- Circare Network — Participating member organization of Inclusive Alliance
- Community Action Partnership for Madison County Network — Participating member organization of Inclusive Alliance
- Community Services for Every1 Network — Limited member organization of Inclusive Alliance
- FoodBank of CNY Network — Participating member organization of Inclusive Alliance
- H.O.M.E., Inc. Network — Participating member organization of Inclusive Alliance
- HSLC Partner — Strategic partner of Inclusive Alliance
- Health Foundation for Western & Central New York Funder — Awarded a $180,000 grant to support technical infrastructure development for a community care hub.
- HealtheConnections Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Inclusive Alliance
- Heritage Christian Services Network — Limited member organization of Inclusive Alliance
- ICAN Network — Participating member organization of Inclusive Alliance
- ICAN Partner — Member organization whose CEO joined the Board of Directors.
- ICAN IPA Partner — Partner organization in the Inclusive Alliance network
- InterFaith Works Network — Participating member organization of Inclusive Alliance
- L'Arche Syracuse Network — Participating member organization of Inclusive Alliance
- Meals on Wheels Syracuse Network — Participating member organization of Inclusive Alliance
- Member Organizations Network — Collaborative network of organizations working together to improve community health and social service outcomes
- NYS DOH Government — Partner in administering the 1115 Waiver for Medicaid recipients.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Collaborates with NYS DOH on implementation of the 1115 Waiver to expand healthcare access for vulnerable populations.
- Omnes IPA Allied Network Partner — Collaborative network partner of Inclusive Alliance
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Administrative Barrier Reduction to Support Direct Service Providersmethodology: administrative-burden-reductionBy providing direct administrative support—such as Medicaid billing assistance—to doulas and other providers, the organization increases service delivery capacity because reducing bureaucratic burden allows frontline workers to focus on care, not paperwork.
- Clinical and Social Care Integration to Address Health Equitymethodology: integrated social and medical careBy integrating medical care with social care and targeting social determinants of health—particularly in Black communities—the organization improves health outcomes and reduces disparities because addressing root structural causes (e.g., economic opportunity, education, trust) is essential to sustainable health equity.
- Collaborative Network Model for Quality and Cost-Effective Caremethodology: collaborative_network_modelBy fostering innovation, collaboration, and coordination among member organizations, the alliance improves service quality, accessibility, and cost-efficiency because collective action strengthens capacity and enables shared learning and resource optimization.
- Preparation for Value-Based and Managed Care Systemsmethodology: value-based-care-preparationBy building infrastructure and coordinating networks, the organization prepares member organizations to succeed in value-based and managed care environments because systemic readiness improves sustainability, care coordination, and financial viability under new payment models.
- Trust-Centered Approach to Overcome Structural Medical Mistrustmethodology: trust-centered-careBy intentionally addressing historical and systemic causes of medical mistrust in Black communities, the organization improves engagement and equity because trust is a foundational precondition for effective care delivery in marginalized populations.