PRAPARE®

WHO WE ARE

VISION

For health centers and other stakeholders to possess the necessary data, evidence, and tools to uphold and enhance health outcomes across patients, communities, and systems.

MISSION

To advance health outcomes by addressing non-clinical factors of health through the widespread adoption and utilization of PRAPARE® by health centers, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders.

 

2013 – 2015

Laying the Foundation of PRAPARE®

Established the core elements of PRAPARE® with collaborations with national stakeholders. This led to the development of the PRAPARE® tool. The tool was then piloted within various electronic health records (EHRs).

2016 – 2017

Building PRAPARE® Capacity and Fostering Innovation

A significant leap in PRAPARE®’s impact occurred with the development of the implementation & Action Toolkit, providing practical support. The PRAPARE® Train the Trainer Academy and PRAPARE® Innovation amplified efforts, effectively expanding the tool’s reach and fostering a community of practice.

2018 – 2019

PRAPARE® Scales and Makes Headlines

PRAPARE® expanded its reach and gained significant recognition for its impact, including:

  • Utilization during the Opioid Epidemic: PRAPARE® was applied to address the needs of pediatric and adolescent populations affected by the opioid crisis.
  • Medicaid Recognition: Medicaid acknowledged PRAPARE® as the most widely used screening tool nationwide.
  • JAMA Study Reference: PRAPARE® was cited in a JAMA study for its role in improving social determinant screening in health centers compared to hospitals.

2022

Launch of the New PRAPARE® Website

Launched a new website designed to improve access to tools, resources, and updates—enhancing user experience and supporting broader adoption of the PRAPARE® framework.

The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) mission is to champion Community Health Centers in delivering affordable, effective, comprehensive primary care that is community-driven and improves health for all.

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