Overview

The Health Council focuses on programs and activities in the areas of quality, cost, and access.  We bring the diverse stakeholders in our region together, at a single table, to develop and implement strategies and approaches, develop consensus and share different perspectives.

Programs and activities include:

Cost/Quality Department

• Quality Improvement Initiatives
• Cost Savings Projects
• Public Reporting -- GDAHC has launched two public reports on health care performance -- a Hospital Performance Report and Physician Organization Performance Report -- at www.myCareCompare.org

Community Health Department

• Community outreach for Plan First! program which provides family planning services for low-income women.
• Healthcare Disparities
• Community Health Assessments
• Advocacy and education on issues related to access and the uninsured
• Consumer enmpowerment
• Help with Healthcare Brochure (produced in partnership with BCBSM)

Strategic Partnerships, Corporate Affairs and Communications Department

Educational programs and networking events are an importantpart of GDAHC.  Numerous events are held throughout the year:

• Annual Health Futures Conference
• Coffee & Controversy Dialogue Sessions
• Networking Receptions
• Annual Business Meeting
• Salute! to Healthcare in Southeastern Michigan

Value Purchasing Initiative -- competitive pricing for pharmacy, dental and vision benefits

• Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision