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Upcoming Events

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.

May 8, 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.

 


Recent Events

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.

  • APRIL 3, 2025 — “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 — “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.