A health system leader often champions a DRIVE program, identifying the practice sites to participate and connecting educational, IT, nursing, equity,  specialty care, research, and communication resources.

At the practice level, whether a clinic, FQHC, or residency program, champions are recruited to lead program implementation.

Champions at the practice level typically include a physician or advanced practice clinician along with a nurse, practice manager, patient navigator, pharmacist, and/or resident .

Practice champions develop the QI strategy and lead its implementation.