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Upcoming Events
JUNE 12, 2025
AI in Action ›
Join us for the next webinar in AI in Action: Practical Applications for Safety Net Providers, a monthly Zoom series co-hosted by Center for Care Innovations and the Health AI Partnership, dedicated to exploring research and implementation of AI based solutions that address the unique challenges and opportunities within Federally Qualified Health Centers and safety net healthcare organizations, promoting equitable access and improved patient outcomes.
OCTOBER 8-9, 2025
Safety Net Innovation Summit ›
CCI’s annual summit brings together innovators from across the safety net to shake up the status quo and reimagine the future of health care. Join us in-person for an immersive experience featuring expert-led discussions, hands-on workshops, real-world case studies, and more.
OCTOBER 8, 2025 (evening)
Community Celebration › at the Safety Net Innovation Summit
Join us for an evening of storytelling, as healthcare workers share their personal experiences about navigating through uncertainty and challenges. Produced in partnership with The Nocturnists Satellites, an initiative by award-winning medical storytelling program The Nocturnists.
Recent Events
MAY 8, 2025 — AI in Action monthly webinar series | “Lessons Learned from Replicating an AI/ML-Driven Pediatric Asthma Care Model across Safety Net Settings” with Dr. Cesar Termulo, Jr. and Dr. Yolande Pengetnze. They share how an AI/ML-based risk prediction model developed at Parkland Health (Texas) has supported a successful pediatric asthma care model, improving outcomes for children with asthma. They also explore the process of adapting and implementing this model in two Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and reflect on key lessons learned along the way—highlighting what it takes to translate predictive analytics into equitable, real-world care improvements in safety net settings.
APRIL 30, 2025 — “Navigating the AI Landscape for the Safety Net” | AI is rapidly transforming health care, and safety net organizations must be prepared to navigate its opportunities and risks. This 90-minute webinar provides an overview of the AI landscape, key stakeholder interests, and how to critically assess vendor offerings. Learn about the landscape, including key stakeholders, resources, frameworks for AI lifecycle management, and hear from safety net providers and other experts that are implementing AI technology.
APRIL 3, 2025 — AI in Action monthly webinar series | “Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in the FQHC Setting: Lessons Learned in Early Implementation” with Dr. Hakeem O. Adeniyi, Jr., Chief Clinical Officer at Sacramento Native American Health Center (SNAHC). This presentation focused on the SNAHC’s experience with incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their care delivery model to enhance patient care, operational efficiency, and health equity. Dr. Adeniyi covered the journey of integrating AI tools within clinical and administrative workflows, including Remote Patient Monitoring, Chronic Care Management, Behavioral Health Integration, and predictive analytics for population health management. The presentation highlights practical lessons learned from early implementation efforts, including selecting appropriate AI technologies, training clinical and administrative teams, navigating data privacy concerns, and measuring outcomes. Additionally, it explores challenges specific to the FQHC environment, such as budget constraints, interoperability issues, and addressing disparities in technology access. Viewers should gain insights about factors that impact best practices for successful AI adoption, key performance indicators to track progress, and strategies for building partnerships to enhance AI-driven care delivery.
MARCH 6, 2025 — AI in Action monthly webinar series | “Harnessing AI in a Safety Net Hospital” with Dr. Yasir Tarabichi, Chief Health AI Officer at MetroHealth. Dr. Tarabichi shared his firsthand experience in a safety net hospital setting. He discussed responsible AI deployment, balancing innovation with equity, and highlighted MetroHealth’s successful use of EHR-based sepsis and no-show models. Dr. Tarabichi emphasized data interoperability and practical strategies for precision population health management, offering actionable insights from a real-world perspective.
AI in Action: Practical Applications for Safety Net Providers is a monthly Zoom series, co-hosted by Center for Care Innovations and the Health AI Partnership, dedicated to exploring research and implementation of AI based solutions that address the unique challenges and opportunities within Federally Qualified Health Centers and safety net healthcare organizations, promoting equitable access and improved patient outcomes.