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Foster healthy communities by promoting and supporting programs that increase access to

affordable, high-quality care for all

The Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas (CHAD) is a non-profit membership organization that serves as the Primary Care Association for North Dakota and South Dakota, supporting community health centers (CHCs) in their efforts to provide health care to underserved populations across the two states. CHAD works with health center members and other community leaders and partners to enhance access to affordable, high-quality health care and to find solutions for expanding health care services in areas of the Dakotas that need it most.

For nearly 30 years, CHAD has supported the efforts of CHCs through training, technical assistance and advocacy. Currently, CHAD supports nine CHCs across North Dakota and South Dakota by providing a variety of resources for key areas of operations, including clinical, human resources, finance, outreach and enrollment, marketing and advocacy.

Community health centers are non-profit, community-driven primary care clinics that provide high-quality primary and preventive care to all individuals, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Health centers are located in underserved and low-income urban and rural areas across North Dakota and South Dakota, providing access to affordable, quality health care for those who need it most. The centers serve as essential medical homes where patients find services

that promote health, diagnose and treat disease, and manage chronic conditions and disabilities. In rural communities, health centers support a community’s ability to retain local health care options, supporting access to health care where rural Dakotans live and work. The Dakotas’ network of nine health center organizations provides care at 62 locations to more than 100,000 patients each year.

Health centers serve all populations with limited access to

health care, including:

• Rural and frontier areas

• Veterans

• Limited English proficiency

• Uninsured

• Medicare and Medicaid

• Low-income

Announcements

340B Beyond the Basics Training May 2-3

Join us May 2-3 in West Fargo, ND as we take a deep dive into the 340B program, covering such topics as auditing, pharmacy contracts and inventory methods. Register now.

Digital Media Webinar Series

Be sure to register for our digital media webinar series that will provide a deep dive into digital media optimization and best practices. The webinars will be held February 22, March 22 and April 26.

Billing and Coding Training April 17 & 18

Join us April 17 & 18 in Sioux Falls, SD for a training centered on the complexities of FQHC billing and coding, payer guidelines, appropriate documentation and coding best practices. Click here to register.

CHAD Annual Members Conference May 1 & 2

Join us May 1 & 2 in West Fargo, ND for the annual CHAD Members Conference. This year’s theme is population health management and improving health outcomes in primary care. Lots of other session topics and festivities, as well. Register today!

Join Dakota Voice – Be a Voice for Health Care in the Dakotas

Your voice matters in the health care conversation. Join CHAD and advocates across ND and SD in taking action on important and emerging issues that impact community health centers and their patients. Become an advocate today.

ECQIP Your Team for Improving Cervical Cancer Screenings

In conjunction with multiple local, regional and national partners, CHAD will be hosting the ECQIP project. Using two proven models for distance learning and process improvement, our first effort focuses on improving cervical cancer screenings. Click HERE for more information.

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