Finger Lakes Independent Provider Association has outgrown its name with the addition of new members outside of the Finger Lakes region and will now be named Forward Leading Independent Provider Association (FLIPA).
The new name embodies FLIPA’s mission more than ever, according to the organization. “It is all about the value FLIPA brings to members every day. Providing opportunities to collaborate, build relationships and share best practices to support communities served across Upstate New York,” according to a press release.
FLIPA’s newest members joining in 2022 and 2023 include: Catholic Charities Family and Community Services (Monroe and Yates County), Community Health Center of the North Country (Franklin and St. Lawrence County), ConnextCare (Oswego County), East Hill Medical Center (Cayuga County) and Westchester Community Health Center (Westchester County), among others.
FLIPA connects community health centers, behavioral health organizations, and community-based organizations to develop innovative solutions to drive successful outcomes for the individuals they serve.
Patricia (Patty) McMahon has been named the organization’s new executive director as of May 31. She succeeds Daniel Day, who retired on May 30.
McMahon previously held the role of FLIPA’s director of operations where she was responsible for onboarding nine new members and setting up FLIPA’s infrastructure and established a representative governance model. Prior to her time with FLIPA, she consulted with organizations across Central New York for strategic planning, program implementation and program evaluation.
“I am excited to lead FLIPA because it is such an innovative organization. Our staff and members are truly dedicated to partnering to develop solutions to drive better health outcomes,” said McMahon.