Provider collaboratives maturity matrix
03 April 2023
Supporting collaboration, clarity and confidence across integrated care systems
Effective provider collaboratives are key to delivering joined-up, high-quality and sustainable care. They depend on shared purpose, strong governance and collective accountability — but developing these consistently across partners can be challenging.
GGi’s provider collaboratives maturity matrix helps system leaders understand how their collaborative is performing today — and what steps will move it towards excellence.
It provides a clear, evidence-based framework for assessing maturity, strengthening relationships, and accelerating impact.
What the matrix covers
The matrix sets out five progressive levels of maturity—Emergent, Developing, Maturing, Mature, and Exemplar—across seven key dimensions of collaborative working:
- Purpose and governance – clarity of vision, structure and accountability
- Transformation and delivery – planning and executing system-wide change
- Population health management – using insight to address inequality and improve outcomes
- System working and leadership – alignment between providers, places and the wider system
- Communication and engagement – connecting meaningfully with patients, partners and communities
- Stewardship of resources – achieving value and sustainability through shared responsibility
- Risk – managing uncertainty and enabling innovation safely
Each level describes what good looks like — from initial collaboration to system-leading excellence.
Why use it?
The matrix supports collaboratives to:
- Assess where they are on their development journey
- Prioritise areas for improvement and investment
- Align partners around shared purpose and accountability
- Track progress as maturity grows
Used as a discussion tool, self-assessment framework or external review aid, it helps build confidence in how your collaborative works — and the difference it makes.
Download the matrix to explore the stages in detail and plan your next steps towards system maturity.
