We work to help our clients achieve results that improve health systems, services, and, ultimately, people’s lives.
The Maine Shared Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) has been conducting collaborative statewide needs assessments since 2007. The collaboration consists of a public/private partnership among the four largest health systems in Maine – Central Maine Healthcare (CMHC), MaineGeneral Health (MGH), MaineHealth (MH), Northern Light Health (NLH), and the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention…
Along with our partners the Washington State Department of Health, the Common Indicators Project, and Pillar Consulting, JSI leads one of two evaluation centers for the national Community Health Workers for COVID Response and Resilient Communities (CCR) Initiative. JSI co-leads strategic planning for and implementation of an equity-driven, multi-site (68 grantees) community-based participatory evaluation framework that explores the…
JSI has partnered with Social Impact Exchange to provide sustainability technical assistance to the eight grantees in the Merck Foundation's Bridging the Gap (BtG) initiative. BtG focuses on developing cross sector partnerships between healthcare, behavioral health, social service, and other sectors to address the health and social factors driving disparities in diabetes rates and outcomes….
In February 2020, the Colorado Health Foundation launched a funding opportunity for safety-net clinics in Colorado. They partnered with JSI, Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF), and Think Equity to assist clinics in integrating a TBC (Team-Based Care) model ensuring its financial, equity, and operational sustainability especially in light of the COVID pandemic. We are working with…
JSI researchers conducted a qualitative inquiry into strategies to support the financial sustainability of the Episcopal Health Foundation's Texas Accountable Communities for Health Initiative (TACHI). Researchers spoke with key informants—both nationally and within Texas—to better understand steps that TACHI can take to ensure that its sites achieve financial sustainability. Key research questions included: What is…
We will support the assessment, development, and updates of Medical, Dental, and Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) and Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) for Massachusetts. JSI continues to build upon work initially done which supports the development of a state-wide map of access related data using GIS technology and claims to assess needs throughout the…
The HRSA Center for Excellence Behavioral Health Technical Assistance (COE for BHTA) was a centralized training and technical assistance center to support HRSA-funded grantees to integrate substance use and mental health (behavioral health) services in primary care settings. Integrated behavioral health and primary care services lead to better health outcomes for people with multiple health care…
In 2018-2019, we launched the “Today is For Me.” campaign through funding provided by the NH Charitable Foundation (NHCF). The “Today is For Me” campaign was developed to address two aims: Successfully launch a social marketing campaign tailored to women who are pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant, or of childbearing age and, Assess the current…
The Vermont Asthma Program (VAP), in collaboration with strategic partners, works to promote comprehensive asthma control services in Vermont and reduce the burden of asthma in the state, particularly targeting populations experiencing the greatest burden. In 2014, the VAP was awarded a new five-year cooperative agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),…
Since the launch of the California Accountable Communities for Health Initiative (CACHI) in 2016, JSI has been providing sustainability and financing technical support to grantees. This support has focused on clarifying value propositions, developing wellness funds and other infrastructure to collectively manage resources, and identifying and engaging potential contributors. JSI has created tools and other…
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