Kansas Clinical Improvement Collaborative, LLC

Kansas Clinical Improvement Collaborative, LLC (KCIC) is a non-profit, clinically integrated network established in 2014, comprising 78 organizations across 70 rural Kansas counties. Supported by the University of Kansas Health System, KCIC focuses on improving healthcare delivery and performance in rural settings through collaborative initiatives, technology integration, and targeted healthcare services. As a corporate entity registered in SAM.gov, the organization specializes in developing and implementing healthcare improvement strategies, with a particular emphasis on rural and underserved communities.

KCIC has received multiple federal grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), specifically through the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy. These grants have supported various critical healthcare initiatives, including rural telemedicine programs, behavioral health integration, public health workforce training, and rural health network development. Specific grant projects include a $350,000 grant to integrate behavioral health services into primary care through telehealth technologies, a $1,424,613 grant to develop telehealth networks for improving healthcare services in rural communities, and a $1,544,282.50 grant for rural public health workforce training. The organization works with numerous network partners such as Clay County Medical Center, Edwards County Hospital, First Care Clinic, and the University of Kansas Medical Center, focusing on improving healthcare access, chronic care management, and operational support for rural healthcare providers across Kansas.