The Health Disparities Collaboratives use three models to improve health outcomes and eliminate health disparities in clinics located in medically underserved communities. The Chronic Care Model and Model for Improvement guide the implementation of evidence based clinical best practice through small tests of change.

The Learning Model maximizes the experiences of collaborative members to accelerate change. CHCA provides technical assistance to CHC Chronic Disease Collaborative teams and Finance and Access/Re-design Collaborative Teams. In addition, the CHCA partners with state and local healthcare and social service agencies to support the spread and sustainability of the Health Disparities Collaborative.