Step 3: Readiness Assessment & Setting the Vision Before setting targets, conduct an honest readiness assessment across five domains: leadership commitment, operational infrastructure, provider network capacity, data and measurement systems, and community partnerships. Here’s one way to get started: MCP Vision Statement & Goals Draft a one-paragraph MCP IPV vision statement that articulates your plan’s commitment to identifying and responding to IPV among […] Read more »
Step 2: Develop the Cross-Functional Team IPV implementation is not the responsibility of a single department. Effective strategies require dedicated roles across quality, clinical, data, community health, and operations — all coordinated by a governance structure with clear accountability. Recommended Project Team Structure MCP Lessons Learned “Developing a cross-functional team with clear responsibilities at the start of our implementation project was […] Read more »
Step 1: The Business Case for Managed Care Plans Sustained IPV programming requires executive sponsorship and an organizational commitment that goes beyond a single department. Incorporating training and intervention strategies for survivors of IPV can benefit the Managed Care Plan in myriad ways, including through alignment of policy and regulatory priorities; and quality, outcome, and financial measures. This section provides the messaging, return on […] Read more »
Section 1: Prepare MCP Operations There are 5 steps to prepare your MCP operations for an IPV-informed strategy. This section will walk through each step with case study examples and implementation guidance. Read more »
Key Defintions Intimate Partner Violence (IPV): A range of harmful behaviors including physical violence, sexual violence, stalking, financial, emotional, and psychological aggression perpetrated by a current or former intimate partner, designed to exert power and control over other the partner. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES): Potentially traumatic events—such as abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction—that happen before the age […] Read more »
How to Use this Toolkit This toolkit is designed for managed care plan operations, quality improvement, population health, and executive teams. It is organized to meet your organization where it is in its implementation journey, whether starting from scratch, piloting initial workflows, or scaling an established program. Use this table to navigate the toolkit by role and identify the actions […] Read more »
Why IPV Education, Screening & Response Matters Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a significant and preventable public health issue affecting individuals and families across California. It is not only a social issue—it is a critical health issue with measurable impacts on clinical outcomes, care engagement, and health equity. 1 in 3 women experience IPV during their lifetime (national data). Rates are significantly […] Read more »
Participating Managed Care Plans Managed Care Plan IPV Vision Statement What was Tested Molina Healthcare Molina Healthcare will strengthen its ability to identify and support members impacted by Intimate Partner Violence through comprehensive staff training in trauma-informed care and integrated data systems that establish baselines, drive insight, and spread best practices across the provider network to advance equitable, person-centered […] Read more »
Background on the 2025-2026 Learning Community In collaboration with Blue Shield of California Foundation, the PopHealth Learning Center and Futures Without Violence launched the first of its kind Managed Care Plan IPV community of practice. The 18-month collaborative project was grounded in four primary drivers of change: (1) MCP operational infrastructure and readiness, (2) evidence-based IPV education and response, (3) community […] Read more »