The Collaborative
Purpose
The Gateway to Care Collaborative was formed to address the crushing burden that the high rate of uninsured was presenting to the health of the community. A core objective of the Collaborative is to overcome the fragmentation and competition that characterized relationships among regional healthcare providers. Because of these competitive and fragmented relationships, the Greater Houston area was frequently losing out on state and federal grant dollars as well as support from national foundations. The Collaborative has established a foundation for more cooperative relationships among partners. Today, Gateway to Care is collaboration of over 165 member and affiliated organizations which have found power and success in working together.Core Values
- It is desirable to move in a direction that will facilitate unifed data access
- It is desirable that the end result of our efforts will be the seamless coordination of services and care
- Emphasis will be on evidence-based decision making
- Maximize leveraging of funds from all sources
- Holistic approach to clients and families including dental, mental, social and physical services will be emphasized
- Consumer friendly approach to service navigation, which emphasizes culturally competent services
- Achieve administrative / economic efficiency
- Community based development planning and evaluation will be emphasized
- Activities will respect institutional integrity of the components
Benefits of Joining
- Collaborating and working with over 165 member and affiliated organizations. [ Read more ]
- Right to vote at Gateway to Care Collaborative meetings
- Best Practice Management
- Access to the Provider Health Network
- Access to Email Distribution List for member organizations only
