Our Board of Governors (Board) decides on major policies and oversees the administration of the Alliance. The Board is intended to reflect the diversity of both the provider and health care consumer communities. It is made up of major stakeholders in the health care network, including our members, local physicians, hospital and clinic representatives, and labor representatives. Members are appointed by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors for terms of four years. Reappointments may be made.

Gail Steele, Supervisor Alameda County Board of Supervisors Julian Raymond Davis, Jr., MD Provider, East Oakland Pediatrics Medical Group, Inc. Physician Representative John Norton, MD Sinkler Miller Medical Association and Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Association (ACCMA) Physician Representative Michael P. Mahoney, Chair CEO, St. Rose Hospital Hospitals Wright Lassiter, III CEO, Alameda County Medical Center Hospital Representative Jane Garcia CEO, La Clinica de la Raza Community Clinic Representative Vacant Member Representative

Vacant Member or Consumer of Health Care Representative Damita Davis-Howard President, SEIU 1021 Labor Representative Linda Price, MD Alameda County Medical Center Representative Pamela Gumbs, Pharm.D. Pharmacist, United / Royal Medical Pharmacy At Large, Pharmacist Representative Richard Thomason Policy Director, SEIU United Healthcare Workers West At Large, Labor Representative Marty Lynch CEO, LifeLong Medical Care At Large, Health Services Expert for the Medi-Cal Seniors and Persons with Disabilities (SPD) Population Representative Ingrid Lamirault CEO, Alameda Alliance for Health Ex-Officio Board Member

Finance Committee
The Finance Committee takes up all issues and makes recommendations to the Board pertaining to rate structure, budget, fiscal strategy and policy, financial projection, investment, selection of banks and depositories, and other fiscal matters.

Health Care Quality Committee
The Health Care Quality Committee (HCQC) facilitates issues pertaining to the quality of care. It documents that the quality of care provided is being reviewed and that action and follow-up are conducted to improve care if deficiencies are identified. HCQC's quality assurance program addresses service elements, including accessibility, availability, and continuity of care, while monitoring the provision and utilization of services.

Member Advisory Committee
The Member Advisory Committee is responsible for participation in establishing public policy of the Alliance and makes recommendations and reports to the Board.

Strategic Planning Committee
The Strategic Planning Committee takes up issues and makes recommendations to the Board pertaining to long-term planning, including expansion to new populations and businesses; reviews business policies; and determines strategic direction of the Alliance.

Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
The Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee (P&T) recommends to the Board policies for all matters related to the therapeutic use of drugs and certain medical supplies, with its goal being to ensure continuing patient access to a quality driven, cost-effective, rational, drug benefit through the Alliance Drug Formulary.

Peer Review and Credentialing Committee
The Peer Review and Credentialing Committee (PRCC) takes up issues and makes recommendations to the Board regarding provider credentialing and recredentialing, patient safety events, peer review, and provider-related grievances and complaints. In accordance with the California Welfare and Institutions Code Division 9, Part 3, Chapter 7 and other applicable law, this committee holds closed meetings.