Event Calendar

Start Date: 4/17/2026 8:00 AM EDT
End Date: 4/18/2026 2:00 PM EDT

Venue Name: Embassy Suites by Hilton

Location:

Organization Name: KPCA

Contact:

KPCA–NACHC Clinical Leadership Development for New Clinical Leaders (CLD I)

Dates: April 17–18, 2026
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Bowling Green
556 Hub Boulevard, Bowling Green, KY 42103

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About the Symposium

This 1.5-day in-person training provides the core knowledge and competencies that all health center clinical directors need to function as effective managers, leaders, and advocates for their health centers and communities.

In addition to providing contextual knowledge regarding the terminology, evolution, and regulatory expectations of the health center movement, course content also focuses on developing practical competencies in leadership, quality management, finance, and evolving healthcare issues.

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Lodging

The Kentucky Primary Care Association has secured a discounted group rate at:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Bowling Green
556 Hub Boulevard, Bowling Green, KY 42103

Please use the following booking link to make your reservation.

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Target Audience

Clinical Directors, Medical Directors, Dental Directors, Behavioral Health Directors, Pharmacy Directors, and other emerging clinical leaders.

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Cost

$275

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Continuing Education Credits

Participants who complete the full symposium will be eligible to receive:

• Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits (pending application)

• Continuing Dental Education (CDE) credits through NNOHA, an ADA CERP–recognized provider

All participants must attend the full 1.5-day program to receive continuing education credit.

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Objectives and Goals

By the conclusion of this symposium, participants will be able to:

• Describe the value of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC).

• Work effectively as part of the leadership team with the CEO.

• Create a positive clinical environment in which innovation is valued and rewarded.

• Describe three qualities a Clinical Leader needs to complement the leadership team and three challenges that require the Clinical Leader’s leadership.

• Differentiate between Quality Management metrics associated with both outcome and process measurements.

• Recall and apply quality management transformation practices.

• Translate performance evaluation, review, and accreditation processes into daily leadership activities.

• Recognize common areas for all surveys and reviews and provide appropriate oversight.

• Describe and enumerate Additional Delivery Models and Supporting Organizations for health centers.

• Provide input from the frontlines to inform organizational improvement.

• Describe, define, and recall common Funding Sources, Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), and associated Regulatory Expectations.

• Describe the revenue cycle using common financial terminology.

• Discuss key financial performance indicators.

• Apply program enhancements or additions with an understanding of their financial implications and outcomes.