Imagine a health care system where patients are not just recipients but co-owners, shaping the services they receive based on the needs of their community.

In this episode, Doug Eby and April Kyle discuss Southcentral Foundation's community-driven health care model, which prioritizes customer ownership, flexible management, and service integration to improve outcomes and reduce costs for Alaska Native communities. This approach, enabled by the Indian Self-Determination Act, empowers the community to design services tailored to their needs, while SCF's leadership fosters transparency and ongoing improvement through community feedback, showcasing the benefits of community-involved health care.

Tune in to discover how a revolutionary, community-led health care model in Alaska is transforming the way we think about patient care and community wellness!

About CareQuest:

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health is a national nonprofit dedicated to creating an oral health care system that is accessible, equitable, and integrated. Learn more about how their advocacy, philanthropy, research, and education are creating a better oral health system at carequest.org/turnonthelights

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