North Carolina Community Health Center Association

NCCHCA Pharmacy Directors Workgroup Meeting
2026-01-21 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
NCCHCA’s Pharmacy Directors Workgroup will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. The meeting will be held virtually.
This workgroup consists of CHC Pharmacy Directors, 340B program managers, and other stakeholders. It addresses issues of importance to pharmacy directors, including finance, operations, and clinical performance.
This event is only open to those affiliated with NC community health centers.
To register or find more information, email Brendan Riley at rileyb@ncchca.org.

CMHN Task Force Meeting
2026-01-23 10:00 - 11:30
The CMHN Task Force will meet virtually on Friday, January 23, 2026 from 10:00 to 11:30 am.
These virtual Task Force Meetings are hosted regularly by CMHN for staff among the 25 health centers participating in the clinically integrated network. CMHN Task Force Meetings are purposed to share important information and resources and gather feedback with CHC leadership regarding Network participation and value-based care contracting.
This meeting is only open to the CMHN Clinically Integrated Network participants.
To register or request additional information, please contact Ben Porco at porcob@ncchca.org.

HCCN UNC Epic Roundtable Meeting
2026-01-27 11:00 - 12:00
The HCCN UNC Epic Roundtable will meet virtually on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Participation in this event is limited to 36 participating health centers in the Health Center Controlled Network.
To register or request additional information, please contact Sanga Krupakar at krupakars or Lauren Ray at rayl@ncchca.org.

NCCHCA Workforce Workgroup Meeting
2026-01-28 10:00 - 11:00
The NCCHCA Workforce Workgroup will meet virtually on Wednesday, January 28, 2016 from 10:00 to 11:00 am.
This group works together to share best practices and processes to build, connect, evaluate, and improve CHC workforce programs and partnerships. Membership is encouraged for any CHC employee who manages health professions education training programs or partnerships at your community health center. This is also a space for training and collaboration on practices to effectively manage training relationships, recruitment and retention, and development of effective strategic workforce development plans.
Participation in this event is only open to those affiliated with North Carolina community health centers.
To register or request additional information, please contact Josie Lane-Kuzniar at lanej@ncchca.org

HCCN Athena User Group Meeting
2026-02-05 12:00 - 13:00
The HCCN Athena User Group will meet virtually on Thursday, February 5, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.
Participation in this event is limited to the 36 participating health centers in the Health Center Controlled Network.
To register or request additional information, please contact Lauren Ray at rayl@ncchca.org.

HCCN-UNC Epic Collaborative Analytics Workgroup Meeting
2026-02-06 13:00 - 14:00
The HCCN-UNC Epic Collaborative Analytics Workgroup will meet virtually on Friday, February 6, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
Participation in this event is limited to the 36 participating health centers in the Health Center Controlled Network.
To register or request additional information, please contact Lauren Ray at rayl@ncchca.org.

NCCHCA Practice Managers Workgroup Meeting
2026-02-11 10:00 - 11:30
The NCCHCA Practice Managers Workgroup will meet virtually on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am.
This workgroup is comprised of Practice Managers, Chief Operating Officers, Office Managers, and others who work closely with all members of the health center staff. These professionals are responsible for ensuring the practice is running smoothly and successfully while also planning, coordinating, budgeting, supervising, and interacting with patients and staff. This work group focuses on issues around patient flow and design, operation policies and procedures, access & barriers to care, productivity, customer service, and work competencies in a peer-to-peer environment that encourages sharing of best practices.
Participation in this event is only open to those affiliated with North Carolina community health centers.
To register or request additional information, please contact Alice Pollard at pollarda@ncchca.org

NCCHCA Behavioral Health Lunch & Learn: Substance Use Disorders
2026-02-11 12:00 - 13:00
NCCHCA is excited to continue our webinar series of Behavioral Health Lunch & Learns. These webinars are an overview of various topics that impact our patient population from a behavioral health perspective.
The intended audience is all health center staff (clinical & non-clinical roles) with an interest in learning more about the presented topic. You do not need to be a BH professional to attend and benefit from this webinar so please pass this onto your colleagues throughout your health center.
Please join us for the February NCCHCA Behavioral Health Lunch & Learn: Substance Use Disorders: What to Know and How to Respond. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
An updated overview of substance use in North Carolina, addiction models, and treatment options, as well as a discussion about supporting patients in choosing treatment.
To register or request additional information, please contact Rachel Risler, LCSW at rislerr@ncchca.org.

CMHN Clinical Committee Meeting
2026-02-11 12:00 - 13:00
The CMHN Clinical Committee is holding a virtual meeting on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.
Participation in this event only open to the 25 health centers participating in the CMHN Clinically Integrated Network.
To register or request additional information, please contact Dr. Arianna Keil at keila@ncchca.org.

HCCN - UNC Epic Billing Workgroup Meeting
2026-02-13 13:00 - 14:00
The HCCN-UNC Epic Billing Workgroup will meet virtually on Friday, February 13, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
Participation in this event is limited to the 36 participating health centers in the Health Center Controlled Network.
To register or request additional information, please contact Lauren Ray at rayl@ncchca.org.

NCCHCA Regional Legislator Briefing - Eastern North Carolina
2026-02-16 10:00 - 12:00
NCCHCA will hold a virtual Regional Legislator Briefing on Monday, February 16, 2026 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

This regional briefing is intended to bring together CHC leaders from across Eastern North Carolina to engage legislators with districts in the region. The goal is to ensure legislators hear directly from health center leaders about the importance of the 340B program to your communities and to help build momentum for advancing protections during the General Assembly’s short session.

Participation in this event is only open to those affiliated with North Carolina community health centers.

To register or request additional information, please contact Devin Ross, Policy and Engagement Director at rossd@ncchca.org.

NCCHCA Behavioral Health Workgroup Meeting
2026-02-19 15:00 - 16:30
The NCCHCA Behavioral Health Workgroup will meet virtually on Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
This workgroup is comprised of health center behavioral health professionals, executive leadership, and community stakeholders in behavioral health, the primary focus of the workgroup is on supporting growth and optimal performance of behavioral health programs at CHCs. The workgroup addresses clinical and operational issues with respect to integrating behavioral and primary care services in CHCs.
Participation in this event is only open to those affiliated with North Carolina community health centers.
To register or request additional information, please contact Alice Pollard at pollarda@ncchca.org

NCCHCA Dental Directors Workgroup Meeting
2026-02-20 12:00 - 13:30
The NCCHCA Dental Directors Workgroup will meet virtually on Friday, February 20, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm.
This workgroup consists of CHC Dental Directors and other stakeholders. It addresses all issues of importance to dental directors including finance, operations, and clinical performance.
Participation in this event is only open to those affiliated with North Carolina community health centers.
To register or request additional information, please contact Alice Pollard at pollarda@ncchca.org

NCCHCA Regional Legislator Briefing - Western North Carolina
2026-02-23 13:00 - 15:00
NCCHCA will hold a virtual Regional Legislator Briefing on Monday, February 23, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

This regional briefing is intended to bring together CHC leaders from across Western North Carolina to engage legislators with districts in the region. The goal is to ensure legislators hear directly from health center leaders about the importance of the 340B program to your communities and to help build momentum for advancing protections during the General Assembly’s short session.

Participation in this event is only open to those affiliated with North Carolina community health centers.

To register or request additional information, please contact Devin Ross, Policy and Engagement Director at rossd@ncchca.org.

NCCHCA Human Resources Workgroup Meeting
2026-02-25 10:00 - 11:30
The NCCHCA Human Resources Workgroup will meet virtually on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am.
This workgroup is composed of HR Directors and Leaders at member Health Centers across the state. The group shares best practices around HR issues, hosts learning sessions and highlights potential HR partnerships. It supports the development of tools, policies, and practices to provide the HR leaders with better outcomes and staff experiences.
Participation in this event is only open to those affiliated with North Carolina community health centers.
To register or request additional information, please contact Josie Lane-Kuzniar at lanej@ncchca.org

HCCN Azara User Group Meeting
2026-02-25 11:00 - 12:00
The HCCN Azara User Group will meet virtually on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Participation in this event is limited to the 36 participating health centers in the Health Center Controlled Network.
To register or request additional information, please contact Korrey Monroe at monroek@ncchca.org.

HCCN Arcadia User Group Meeting
2026-02-26 13:00 - 14:00
The HCCN Arcadia User Group will meet virtually on Thursday, February 26, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
Participation in this event is limited to the 36 participating health centers in the Health Center Controlled Network.
To register or request additional information, please contact Sanga Krupakar at krupakars or Lauren Ray at rayl@ncchca.org.

CMHN Preferred Payor Contract Debriefing
2026-02-27 10:00 - 11:00
The CMHN Team will host a debrief of the amended VBC contracts that CMHN has negotiated with its three “Preferred Payors”: AmeriHealth Caritas, UnitedHealthcare & Carolina Complete Health. The CMHN Team, along with Dr. Art Jones of Health Management Associates, a trusted partner of CMHN, will provide members with all that you need to know regarding each contract.

The event will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026 from 10:00 am -11:00 am and is only open to the 25 health centers participating in the CMHN Clinically Integrated Network.

To register or request additional information, please contact Helen Bryson, SVP, Value-Based & Managed Care Services at brysonh@ncchca.org or Lauren Lowery, Director of Operations at loweryl@ncchca.org.

NCCHCA-QUICHE Workgroup Meeting
2026-03-03 10:00 - 11:00
The NCCHCA QUICHE Workgroup will meet virtually on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 from 10:00 to 11:00 am.
The QUICHE workgroup addresses issues regarding delivery of quality health care, including health outcomes, patient centered medical home, program requirements and much more. Staff that work on PCMH, Meaning Use, UDS, and QI are invited to participate in this group. The meetings provide an opportunity for staff involved in quality improvement activities to share experiences, resources and learning.
Participation in this event is only open to those affiliated with North Carolina community health centers.
To register or request additional information, please contact Dr. Arianna Keil, Vice President of Clinical & Quality Improvement at keila@ncchca.org.

HCCN-UNC Epic Collaborative Analytics Workgroup Meeting
2026-03-06 13:00 - 14:00
The HCCN-UNC Epic Collaborative Analytics Workgroup will meet virtually on Friday, March 6, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
Participation in this event is limited to the 36 participating health centers in the Health Center Controlled Network.
To register or request additional information, please contact Lauren Ray, Network Program Assistant at rayl@ncchca.org.

Regional Virtual Legislator Briefing - Central North Carolina
2026-03-09 10:00 - 11:30
NCCHCA will hold a virtual Regional Legislator Briefing on Monday, March 9, 2026 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am.This regional briefing is intended to bring together CHC leaders from across Central North Carolina to engage legislators with districts in the region. The goal is to ensure legislators hear directly from health center leaders about the importance of the 340B program to your communities and to help build momentum for advancing protections during the General Assembly’s short session.
Participation in this event is only open to those affiliated with North Carolina community health centers.
To register or request additional information, please contact Devin Ross, Policy and Engagement Director at rossd@ncchca.org.

CMHN Clinical Committee Meeting
2026-03-11 12:00 - 13:00
The CMHN Clinical Committee will meet virtually on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm.
This meeting is only open to the 25 health centers participating in the CMHN Clinically Integrated Network.
To register or request additional information, please contact Dr. Arianna Keil, Vice President of Clinical & Quality Improvement at keila@ncchca.org

HCCN – UNC Epic Billing Workgroup Meeting
2026-03-13 13:00 - 14:00
The HCCN-UNC Epic Billing Workgroup will meet virtually on Friday, March 13, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
Participation in this event is limited to the 36 participating health centers in the Health Center Controlled Network.
To register or request additional information, please contact Lauren Ray, Network Program Assistant, at rayl@ncchca.org.

NCCHCA Pharmacy Directors Workgroup Meeting
2026-03-18 10:00 - 14:00
NCCHCA’s Pharmacy Directors Workgroup will hold a quarterly in-person meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Winston-Salem Foundation (751 W. 4th Street, Suite 200, Winston-Salem, NC 27101). This will be a fully in-person meeting without remote attendance options.
This workgroup addresses the 340b program, continuum of care issues, program expectations; and quality of care, health outcomes/ disparities, and financial viability/cost performance measures. Pharmacy directors are actively engaged in conversations about expansion of services, hours of service, cost of pharmaceuticals, MTM (medication therapy management), pill box programs, e-Prescribing and more.
This event is only open to those affiliated with NC community health centers.
To register or find more information, email Brendan Riley, VP of Policy and Government Affairs at rileyb@ncchca.org.

NCCHCA Medical Leaders Workgroup Meeting
2026-03-18 12:00 - 13:00
The NCCHCA Medical Leaders Workgroup will meet virtually on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm.
This workgroup consists of CHC Medical Directors and Chief Medical Officers. It addresses clinical and operational quality improvement and assurance topics important to this sector, including continuum of care issues, staffing models, and clinician recruitment and retention
Participation in this event is only open to those affiliated with North Carolina community health centers.
To register or request additional information, please contact Dr. Arianna Keil, Vice President of Clinical and Quality Improvement at keila@ncchca.org.

NCCHCA Behavioral Health Workgroup Meeting
2026-03-19 15:00 - 16:30
The NCCHCA Behavioral Health Workgroup will meet virtually on Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
This workgroup is comprised of health center behavioral health professionals, executive leadership, and community stakeholders in behavioral health, the primary focus of the workgroup is on supporting growth and optimal performance of behavioral health programs at CHCs. The workgroup addresses clinical and operational issues with respect to integrating behavioral and primary care services in CHCs.
Participation in this event is only open to those affiliated with North Carolina community health centers.
To register or request additional information, please contact Alice Pollard, Vice President of Member Services and Operations at pollarda@ncchca.org

HCCN Azara User Group Meeting
2026-03-25 11:00 - 12:00
The HCCN Azara User Group will meet virtually on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Participation in this event is limited to the 36 participating health centers in the Health Center Controlled Network.
To register or request additional information, please contact Korrey Monroe, Research Program Manager at monroek@ncchca.org.

HCCN Athena User Group Meeting
2026-03-26 11:00 - 12:00
The HCCN Athena User Group will meet virtually on Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Participation in this event is limited to the 36 participating health centers in the Health Center Controlled Network.
To register or request additional information, please contact Lauren Ray, Network Program Assistant at rayl@ncchca.org.

HCCN Arcadia User Group Meeting
2026-03-26 13:00 - 14:00
The HCCN Arcadia User Group will meet virtually on Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
Participation in this event is limited to the 36 participating health centers in the Health Center Controlled Network.
To register or request additional information, please contact Sanga Krupakar, Vice President of Analytics and Network at krupakars@ncchca.org.

CMHN Board of Managers Meeting
2026-03-26 16:00 - 17:00
The CMHN Board of Managers will meet virtually on Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm.
This meeting is only open to the 25 health centers participating in the CMHN Clinically Integrated Network.
To register or request additional information, please contact Lauren Ray, Network Program Assistant, at rayl@ncchca.org
