The Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership (BCHIP) is a collaborative of Bucks County's seven acute care
hospitals, the Bucks County Department of Health and the Bucks County Medical Society.
Founded in 1993, BCHIP is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation whose numerous task forces and projects address the
needs and opportunities identified through health assessment activities and through ongoing analysis of the community. Participants in BCHIP programs work noncompetitively to address gaps in service and to improve
the general health of Bucks County residents.
BCHIP Mission
The Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership provides a leadership role in Bucks County through
a collaborative approach to address gaps in health services and to improve the health status of the community.
BCHIP Members
The CEOs of the seven hospitals,
the Director of the Bucks County Health Department and a Board member of the Medical Society provide leadership for BCHIP. Additionally, leaders from social service agencies, the business community and other areas
are brought into the BCHIP leadership and volunteer circles on a regular basis.