National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)

We’re officially underway at our 2025 Workforce Conference in Las Vegas!  🎉 We opened with remarks from Incoming Board Chair Michael Taylor, who emphasized the Community Health Center (CHC) movement’s resilience and the urgent need to strengthen the CHC workforce and secure sustainable funding. NACHC President & CEO Kyu Rhee, MD, MPP reinforced that Community Health Centers must continue to THRIVE—advancing innovation, leading with trust, and remaining the Employer, Provider, and Partner of Choice in healthcare. We also heard an inspiring keynote from Jeffrey H. Margolis on how technology, data, and AI can support care teams and advance our mission, followed by a strong discussion on “Building a National Data Strategy” with: - Sonja W. Bachus, MJ, CHCEF, Chief Experience Officer, NACHC - Andrew Hamilton BSN, MS, FAAN, Chief Informatics Officer, AllianceChicago - Marico Bryant Howe, PhD, Chief Quality and Informatics Officer, Community Health Centers of Arkansas, Inc. Our 330,000-person strong workforce is the backbone of this movement—and together, we’re building toward a stronger, more innovative future. 💪 #CHCWorkforce25

Thank you to our Legacy Sponsor, McKesson for your generous support of the 2025 Workforce Conference. If you’re at #CHCworkforce25, visit them at Booth 300.

More than ever, community health centers need to make every dollar count. NACHC's exclusive GPO partner, CNECT turns CHC procurement realities into long-term sources of budget strength, not stress. Last year, CNECT saved health centers more than $145M, and contributed a portion of their related admin fees to NACHC's advocacy efforts. Visit booth #401 at our Workforce Conference and explore how their CHC-centered approach can boost your bottom line and strategic development. #CHCWorkforce25

NACHC and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing have joined forces to help advance the integration of behavioral health and primary care throughout the nation’s health system. Learn more in our latest press release: https://lnkd.in/eynse_pe #ValueCHCs #BehavorialHealth #PrimaryCare

Day 2 of NACHC at #HLTHUSA was all about the power of innovation to strengthen America’s Community Health Centers (CHCs) and primary care system — from responsible AI adoption to oral health integration and cross-sector funding solutions. 💡 AI for All: Empowering CHCs with Intelligent Solutions The morning began with an inspiring conversation on how CHCs are using artificial intelligence to reimagine primary care — particularly in rural and resource-limited settings. Panelists shared practical examples of AI improving access, reducing clinician burden, and enhancing whole-person care. 🦷 Oral Health is Health This session spotlighted how CHCs are advancing oral health integration into primary care through technology and community partnerships. With 22,000+ dental professionals serving nearly 7 million patients, CHCs continue to prove that oral health is health. 🤝 Picking Up Uncle Sam’s Slack On the Kairos Stage, leaders discussed how the private sector is stepping up to fund innovation amid fiscal challenges — and how collaboration across industry, philanthropy, and healthcare can sustain progress even in times of uncertainty. The day closed with our Impact Networking Reception in partnership with HLTH Foundation, where health innovators, CHC leaders, and partners came together to exchange ideas, strengthen collaborations, and celebrate the collective momentum driving community health forward. A special thank-you to our incredible panelists and moderators who made today possible: Jeffrey H. Margolis• Alan Mitchell • Merage Ghane, Ph.D. • Isaiah Nathaniel, CPHIMS • Kyu Rhee, MD, MPP • Pamela Oren-Artzi• Leslie Carver • An Nguyen • Cheryl Parker, MS, CAE • Heath Naquin• Karen Knudsen MBA PhD • Cara James• Nicole F. Roberts #CHCs #ValueCHCs #HLTHUSA #HealthInnovation #HealthTech #DigitalHealth #PrimaryCare

Welcome to the 2025 NACHC Workforce Conference at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas — where Community Health Center leaders from across the country are gathering to share ideas, build connections, and reimagine the future of care. Let’s make this an unforgettable two days of innovation and collaboration. Are you here and ready to get started? Drop a comment below. ⬇️ #ValueCHCs #CHCWorkforce25

NACHC and ScaleHealth have partnered to launch the NACHC 2026 Accelerator, a nine-month accelerator program designed to help Community Health Centers access, evaluate, and scale innovative technologies that reduce costs, improve patient experience, and enhance staff experience. 🔗 Read the full release to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ed35bDqV #ValueCHCs #HealthInnovation #DigitalHealth #HealthTech

NACHC kicked off our first day at #HLTHUSA with three dynamic sessions and the opening of the Health for All art gallery and reception! 💡 From Access to Innovation: The Future of Primary Care in Community Health Centers explored how Community Health Centers are leading primary care transformation through integrated behavioral health and dental care, patient-led governance, and a workforce of 330,000 professionals. 🌊 The Golden Wave examined how health systems, tech companies, and community partners are creating innovative models of care to support aging populations living longer with complex health needs. 🤝 Value-Based Care Meets Community Innovation showcased how Community Health Centers and industry partners are collaborating to advance data-driven, value-based care and improve outcomes through trusted community relationships. A huge thank you to our incredible panelists and moderators for bringing these powerful conversations to life! Nancy J. Bowen, Johanna Liu, Andrew Hamilton BSN, MS, FAAN, Michael Taylor, Jeron Ravin, JD, MHL, Maria Ansari MD FACC, Tracy Saula, Brigham Hyde, Lauren Dunning, Rachael Jones, MPA, Cheryl Lulias, Julita Mir, MD, Aaron Todd, MHCDS, MPP, Sonja W. Bachus, MJ #HLTHUSA #ValueCHCs #HealthTech

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