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Conferences, webinars, summits, and policy briefings relevant to FQHC professionals. Updated as events are announced.
Updated: 2026-05-12
73
Events
56
Upcoming
17
Free
10
Must Attend
17,917
FQHC Reach
$6.6M
Total TAM
56 events · sorted by date
DHCS / Aurrera Health Group
Free recurring TA webinars on ECM implementation. Covers populations of focus, billing codes, member outreach, MCO contracting, ECM-Community Supports integration.
National Rural Health Association (NRHA)
Premier event for rural FQHCs and RHCs. Rural workforce solutions, NHSC rural priorities, telehealth in low-bandwidth areas, RHTF priorities.
California Health Care Foundation (CHCF)
Free monthly policy webinars from California's leading health philanthropy. Covers Medi-Cal policy, CalAIM implementation, FQHC sustainability research, and health equity initiatives.
340B Health
Twice-monthly webinars on 340B drug pricing program. Covers manufacturer restrictions, contract pharmacy disputes, claims-data mandates, and federal litigation.
California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)
Quarterly stakeholder meetings on California's FQHC reimbursement methodology. Covers PPS rate changes, APM implementation (live January 2026), and the UIS PPS elimination (July 2026).
American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
Largest PA gathering. ~7,000 PAs and PA students. PAs are the third major primary care category at FQHCs after NPs and MD/DOs.
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
Clinical quality conference exclusively for FQHC clinicians. UDS measures, PCMH recognition, HEDIS strategy, value-based care contracting, telehealth quality.
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
NACHC's only advanced operations training. Quintuple Aim framework + peer networking for COO-level leaders driving change management during the 2026 crisis.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Free monthly CMS-led stakeholder calls on Medicaid policy changes, managed care guidance, and state plan amendment reviews.
California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)
Quarterly DHCS SAC meeting open to provider associations, beneficiary advocates, and FQHC policy staff. Direct access to DHCS leadership. May 20 agenda expected to cover CalAIM rollout updates, the July 1, 2026 UIS PPS elimination implementation, Medi-Cal budget impacts, and the May Revise context.
Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Region 11
California-Nevada regional HFMA chapter webinars. State-specific RCM topics: Medi-Cal billing, MCO denials, CalAIM ECM revenue cycle, PPS rate changes.
California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)
Free monthly DHCS-led webinars on CalAIM implementation, ECM enrollment, Community Supports billing, and Population Health Management contracts.
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
Quarterly virtual roundtable for FQHC CFOs. Closed-door peer networking, financial benchmarking, sensitive topic discussion under Chatham House Rule.
California Primary Care Association (CPCA)
CPCA hosts quarterly regional forums in major CA metro areas. Smaller, more focused than annual conference. County-level Medi-Cal MCO contract issues, regional workforce trends.
California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)
URGENT: Application deadline is May 29, 2026 (19 days from today, May 10). Direct $$ for student loan repayment for licensed BH practitioners (LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCCs, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, BH MDs/DOs/NPs/PAs) who commit to serving Medi-Cal beneficiaries. Pairs with MBH-RRP (June 1 → July 15) and the now-closed MBH-CBPTP (April 30, 2026 cycle ended). Critical given FQHC BH staffing crisis + Kaiser NUHW 8-month strike fallout + HCAI's own BH workforce model showing all 58 CA counties in shortage across every BH role.
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
Critical leadership pipeline for CMOs and medical directors in their first 2 years in role. Maps directly to FQHC Talent's /team-readiness tool and First 90 Days framework.
California Health Care Foundation + UCSF Healthforce Center
Prestigious CA-specific leadership pipeline. Many FQHC executives are CHCF Leadership alumni. Application window closes May 29, 2026, 11:59 PM PST. Cohort begins fall 2026.
California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)
First major BH-CONNECT workforce funding window of 2026. Application opens June 1, 2026 → closes July 15, 2026, 3:00 PM PT. Direct $$ for FQHC BH recruitment, retention, and pre-licensure BH supervision support (LCSWs, AMFTs, ASWs, APCCs serving Medi-Cal). Pairs with Newsom $5.8B BHCIP cumulative announcement and Sacramento BHUCC capital expansion — capital + workforce funding moving in parallel. May 5, 2026 informational webinar recording available on the HCAI MBH-RRP page.
National Health Care for the Homeless Council (NHCHC)
Annual gathering of HCH program staff, clinicians, and policy advocates. Especially relevant for FQHCs operating Section 330(h) grants as H.R. 1 Medicaid cuts increase homelessness exposure.
OPEN MINDS
Behavioral health business strategy conference. Value-based BH contracts, vertical integration, BH-medical integration, telehealth growth strategy.
California Primary Care Association (CPCA)
California-specific quality improvement conference for FQHCs. Covers UDS reporting, HEDIS measures, PCMH recognition, trauma-informed care, and quality improvement methodology.
America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)
Major national conference for health insurance plans, including Medicaid managed care organizations. Critical for understanding payer perspectives on FQHC contracting.
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Largest HR conference globally. 18,000+ attendees. Compensation benchmarking, retention strategies, benefits design, employment law updates.
Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)
National conference for healthcare finance professionals. Heavy on RCM, denials, value-based payment, and finance leadership development.
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Largest NP gathering globally. ~7,000 attendees. NPs are now the largest primary care provider category at FQHCs (60%+ in CA). Critical recruiting venue.
340B Health (340B Coalition)
The premier 340B-specific gathering. Manufacturer dispute strategy, contract pharmacy compliance, federal litigation updates (4th Circuit ruling), HRSA audit prep.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
RWJF's annual gathering of health equity researchers, practitioners, and advocates. Heavy on social determinants of health, structural racism, and policy translation.
National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW)
The largest national gathering of CHWs and promotores. Career development, certification updates, peer support, advocacy training.
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
The largest annual gathering of family medicine residents and medical students considering family medicine. ~5,000 attendees including 200+ residency programs and 100+ employer booths actively recruiting.
Association of Clinicians for the Underserved (ACU)
Conference for clinicians serving communities with limited access to care. NHSC program updates, loan repayment guidance, rural health workforce solutions.
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
The largest annual gathering of community health center leaders, clinicians, and staff. 200+ sessions across policy, finance, clinical operations, technology, and workforce. Expo features 200+ vendors serving the FQHC sector.
California Hospital Association / CHCF
California-specific executive leadership program. Cohort-based with 6-month curriculum. Targets emerging FQHC and hospital executives.
Coalition for Health AI (CHAI)
Annual summit of CHAI, the major AI governance coalition for healthcare. NACHC partnered with CHAI on FQHC-specific AI guidance. Heavy responsible AI focus.
Migrant Clinicians Network (MCN)
Conference focused on care for migrant and agricultural worker populations. Critical for Central Valley, Imperial Valley, and Coachella Valley FQHCs serving farmworker communities.
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
Practicing FM physicians' annual CME and career development conference. ~5,000 attendees. Job seekers attend to network and benchmark salary.
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
FQHC-specific HR conference. Compensation benchmarking via NACHC Salary Survey, retention programs, NHSC alignment, J-1 visa workflows, union relations.
3RNet (National Rural Recruitment & Retention Network)
The only conference specifically for rural FQHC and CAH recruiters. NHSC, J-1 waivers, HPSA scoring, retention strategies. Closed-door peer benchmarking.
California Health Care Foundation (CHCF)
Annual data briefing where CHCF releases its California Health Care Almanac — the definitive snapshot of state health system capacity, costs, and coverage.
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
National conference for health information professionals. RHIA/RHIT certification credits. Coding updates (ICD-11, CPT), data governance, RCM analytics.
Advocates for Community Health (ACH)
Second annual ACH Best Practices Showcase. ACH is the newer FQHC advocacy organization (split from NACHC priorities) — showcases operational excellence and emerging practice models.
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
NCQA's annual conference on healthcare quality measurement. HEDIS measure changes, PCMH recognition updates, Health Equity Accreditation track.
HLTH
The premier health innovation event. Where digital health vendors, investors, and health systems converge. Heavy AI, digital health, and startup focus.
California Primary Care Association (CPCA)
California's largest gathering of FQHC leaders. State-specific deep dive on CalAIM, Medi-Cal policy, PPS, and California-specific compliance. Direct access to DHCS leadership.
National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF)
Conference focused on Hispanic/Latino patient health and workforce. Promotores models, language access, cultural humility, diabetes prevention.
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
Deep-dive conference for FQHC CFOs, COOs, RCM directors, and IT leaders. Covers PPS billing complexities, finance under H.R.1, EHR/IT strategy, cybersecurity, and operations excellence.
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
Annual gathering of medical school deans, GME directors, and academic health center leadership. Critical for FQHCs developing teaching health center (THC) partnerships and residency rotations.
National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA)
The premier event for FQHC dental directors and oral health teams. Covers Denti-Cal billing, dental-medical integration, dental therapist models, oral health workforce.
Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County (CCALAC)
LA County's regional FQHC association annual conference. LA-specific policy: Measure A health sales tax, DHS hospital partnerships, LA Care MCO contracting.
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
Vendor and partner ecosystem event for FQHC procurement decision-makers. Companion to NACHC CHI. Brings together FQHC operations leaders, IT directors, and vendor partners for due diligence and partnership development.
HRSA Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC)
Annual Service Area Competition (SAC) grant application cycle for Section 330 funding. FY2026 cycle adds MAHA-aligned priorities (chronic disease, AI tools).
Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)
Premier quality improvement and patient safety conference. IHI Triple Aim, Improvement Science methodology, high-reliability organizations, health equity dashboards.
Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) / NHSC
Annual application window for NHSC Loan Repayment Program. Up to $50,000 for 2-year service commitment at HPSA-designated FQHC. Critical clinician retention tool.
HLTH + CHIME
Health IT-focused conference. Heavy CIO/CMIO/CDIO presence. Tech vendor showcase with hands-on demos. AI implementation case studies.
HIMSS
The largest health IT conference globally. 30,000+ attendees. Massive vendor expo with all major EHR vendors (eCW, OCHIN, athenahealth, NextGen) and AI startups.
American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
Premier healthcare leadership development event. FACHE certification credits. Executive education, leadership panels, peer networking.
Becker's Healthcare
Largest healthcare executive gathering. CEOs, CFOs, COOs from health systems, PE firms, vendors. Heavy M&A and strategy content.
Annual Gantt calendar, sponsorship budget optimizer, and 15 pitch-ready speaker talks.
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