They became popular in the 1970s in the anti-nuclear movement in the United States and Europe. Later, anti-war activists on college campuses organized around their hobbies or backgrounds - religious, gender, ethnic group, etc. The term was first used by Ben Morea and the group Black Mask. Politically oriented affinity groups in the United States gained public attention during the anti-Vietnam War movement of the 1960s and 1970s. It was a favourite way of organization by Spanish anarchists ( grupos de afinidad), and had their base in the tertulias or in the local groups. Some charge membership dues or expect members to share the cost of the group's expenses.Īffinity groups engaged in political activism date to 19th century Spain. Affinity groups may have either open or closed membership, although the latter is far more common. Other affinity groups may have a hierarchy to provide management of the group's long-term interests, or if the group is large enough to require the delegation of responsibilities to other members or staff.Īffinity groups can be based on a common social identity or ideology (e.g., anarchism, conservatism), a shared concern for a given issue (e.g., anti-nuclear, anti-abortion) or a common activity, role, interest or skill (e.g., legal support, medical aid, software engineering). They provide a method of organization that is flexible and decentralized. Some affinity groups are organized in a non- hierarchical manner, often using consensus decision making, and are frequently made up of trusted friends. Examples of affinity groups include private social clubs, fraternities, writing or reading circles, hobby clubs, and groups engaged in political activism. Affinity groups are generally precluded from being under the aegis of any governmental agency, and their purposes must be primarily non-commercial. Participants should include CMOs, CNOs, Pop Health Officers, and others who manage patient care, and clinical care redesign, etc.An affinity group is a group formed around a shared interest or common goal, to which individuals formally or informally belong. Meets: Ma, August 1, 2023, and November 28, 2023, from 3–4 pm ET, in addition to Spring and Fall Conference sessions. Led by Nina Taggart, MD and David Van Winkle, MD Sign up for the Executive Affinity Group. Participants should include CEOs, CFOs, Executive Directors, Chief Value Officers, and others who oversee the ACO’s finances, budget, strategy, contracting, etc. Meets: February 23, 2023, July 25, 2023, November 21,2023 from 3–4 pm ET, in addition to Spring and Fall Conference sessions. Sign up for the Data and Analytics Affinity Group. Participants should include managers within ACOs who are responsible for integration, using data to analyze performance, creating and integrating data from sources like EMRs, claims and registries, etc. Meets: February 16, 2023, July 18, 2023, and November 14, from 3–4 pm ET, in addition to Spring and Fall Conference sessions. Led by Rick Forester, Patrick Donovan and Jessica Walradt Participants should include managers and others who implement initiatives designed to improve, measure, and report the quality of care in an ACO, etc. Meets: February 2, 2023, July 11, 2023, November 7, from 3–4 pm ET in addition to Spring and Fall Conference sessions. Sign up for the Operations Affinity Group. Participants should include managers and others who oversee day-to-day aspects of running an ACO such as building provider networks, engaging patients, practice transformation, and implementing projects to achieve the ACO’s financial and strategic goals, etc. Meets: January 26, 2023, June 27, 2023, October 31, 2023, from 3–4 pm ET in addition to Spring and Fall Conference sessions. Additional information about the Fall Conference in-person meetings is forthcoming. You will need to sign up individually for each group that you would like to participate in – once you have signed up, you will receive the Zoom log-in information for the virtual meetings. You may join one or more than one depending on your current roles and responsibilities. There are currently five groups categorized by ACO role. In addition to the in-person affinity group sessions to be held at our Fall and Spring Conferences, NAACOS will offer virtual sessions every few months throughout the year to provide a way for our members to have more peer-to-peer connection time. NAACOS has created a new educational opportunity called Affinity Groups that will focus on peer-to-peer exchange of current ACO and population health issues.
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