Accountable Communities of Health (ACHs)
ACHs are independent, regional organizations that work with their communities on specific health care services and health-related social needs (HRSN) activities. ACHs play an integral role in Washington’s Medicaid Transformation Project (MTP 2.0) efforts. Although MTP 2.0 activities are Medicaid-focused, ACHs are working in many ways to improve the health of their communities as a whole.
See the Coalition of Accountable Communities of Health website for more information about ACHs.
ACHs and MTP
Under the terms of MTP 2.0, Washington State's Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver, ACHs are responsible for managing their own regional Community Care Hubs that:
- Provide services described in STC 15.2(c) to eligible Apple Health enrollees.
- Provide vital HRSN service administration support to the HRSN fee-for-service program.
- Build HRSN service capacity across the state (see STC 15.4).
Community Care Hubs function as a central source for connecting individuals with health care needs and related Social Care Support services. Community Care Hubs coordinate referrals by working closely with community organizations, social service, health care facilities, correctional institutions, and governmental bodies. The hubs connect individuals with trained community-based workers (CBW), who provide personalized support to achieve health goals.
Read the ACH report to the Legislature.
Washington State's ACHs
Each ACH serves a specific region of the state. Although each ACH is unique, they share a common approach to improving the health of their communities and changing health care delivery. Washington's nine ACHs are: