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Conferences, webinars, summits, and policy briefings for people who work at FQHCs. We add events as organizers announce them.
Updated Oct 16, 2026
250 events · sorted by next date
340B Health
Individually scheduled 340B webinars, not a fixed cadence. Next up: Updates from the Field Series 8 on October 20, 2026 (1:00-1:30 p.m. ET), a state-legislative outlook webinar on October 28, a webinar on what the 2026 election results mean for 340B on November 10, and Updates from the Field Series 9 on November 17. Topics run to manufacturer restrictions, contract-pharmacy disputes, claims-data mandates, and federal litigation. Sessions are limited to 340B Health member hospitals, corporate partners, and in some cases prospective members, and pre-registration is required. 340B Health's members are hospitals and health systems, so a health center that is not a member should confirm with the organizer that it can attend.
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
A collaborative learning series for health centers on immunization, at 2 p.m. ET on September 30, October 7, October 21, November 4 and December 2.
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
A six-session NACHC webinar series (July 15 through Dec 3, 2026) walking health-center leaders, care teams, and eligibility/enrollment staff through the Medicaid changes under H.R. 1 — the new 80-hours/month community-engagement (work) requirements, redetermination and verification changes, and the CMS interim final rule — ahead of the January 1, 2027 implementation cliff. Practical focus on minimizing coverage disruption for patients.
HRSA Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC)
Health Center Program awardees submit the FY2027 BPR in EHBs by 5 p.m. ET on the date for their budget period start: Oct 19, 2026 (Jan 1 and Feb 1, 2027 starts), Oct 23 (Mar 1), Nov 9 (Apr 1), Nov 20 (May 1) and Dec 7, 2026 (Jun 1).
NACHC
NACHC's regulatory affairs office hours on 340B operations, compliance and policy, held October 22 and December 10, 2026, 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET. NACHC describes them as a space for peer-to-peer learning on current 340B topics.
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
Year-long NACHC webinar series covering 2026 CMS policy updates affecting FQHC PPS billing, UDS reporting, ICD-10 changes, and State-Only/UIS payment-planning questions. Critical RCM training for billing, coding, and compliance staff.
HRSA Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC)
HRSA's training track for the 2026 Uniform Data System reporting season: Counting Visits (Oct 1), PCA/HCCN training (Oct 8), Clinical Tables in three parts — screening and preventive care (Oct 15), maternal care and children's health (Oct 20), disease management (Oct 29) — the Preliminary Reporting Environment (Nov 4), Financial and Operational Tables (Nov 12), and Strategies for Successful Submission (Jan 14, 2027).
HRSA Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC)
HRSA's FY 2027 Service Area Competition for Section 330 funding. The first announcement, HRSA-27-005, is due October 19, 2026. Later announcements are forecast for about December 30, 2026 and January 8, 2027, with EHBs deadlines of February 1 and February 8, 2027. Forecast dates can move.
Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) / NHSC
Current NHSC loan repayment participants apply to continue in one of three cycles, set by contract end date. Cycle 1: September 15–October 22, 2026. Cycle 2: January 14–February 16, 2027. Cycle 3: April 8–May 11, 2027. NHSC has not published a 2027 new-applicant window; the FY2026 cycle ran January 30–March 31, 2026.
American Public Health Association (APHA)
The largest annual gathering of US public health professionals, themed "Together We Thrive: Health Across the Lifespan." A primary venue for community health worker and promotora workforce research and for early findings on coverage loss.
CMS / HealthCare.gov
Open enrollment for 2027 coverage on HealthCare.gov runs November 1, 2026 to January 15, 2027; enroll by December 15 for coverage starting January 1. State-run marketplaces set their own end dates.
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) — Center for Mobile Health
Four virtual sessions over November 4 and 5, 2026 (1-4:30 p.m. ET). They cover the Rural Health Transformation Program, stacking it with grants and CDFI capital, multi-year financial modeling, and procurement with Matthews Specialty Vehicles, the series sponsor.
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
NACHC's monthly federal policy call for health center, primary care association and network leaders, held the first Wednesday of every month at 3:00 p.m. ET. Upcoming: November 4 and December 2.
North Carolina Community Health Center Association (NCCHCA)
NCCHCA's two-day clinical conference for North Carolina community health center clinicians, leaders and care teams, with sessions on clinical updates, quality and chronic disease care.
Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC)
MedPAC's meetings page lists a public meeting on November 5-6, 2026. The location was not yet determined on the page.
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 Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
A one-hour webinar (November 9, 2026, 2-3 p.m. ET) where past Innovation Incubator health centers share their projects and NACHC explains what the 2027 cohort expects.
Texas Legislature
First day legislators and legislators-elect may file bills for the 90th Legislature (House Rule 8, Sec. 7; Senate Rule 7.04(a)).
California Health Care Foundation (CHCF)
CHCF presents its regional market report for San Diego and Imperial counties, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., with regional experts on consolidation, delivery systems and policy changes.
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
A one-hour virtual learning forum (1–2 p.m. ET) for Elevate, NACHC's national program supporting health centers to transform systems and enhance value.
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
A recurring virtual peer-to-peer office hour for FQHC mobile health leaders, 1–2 p.m. ET. Upcoming dates: November 10 and December 8, 2026, then January 5, March 10 and April 8, 2027.
Apexus
An Apexus webinar for 340B grantees on preparing a Combined Purchasing and Distribution Model submission to HRSA. Listed on Apexus's events calendar for November 12, 2026.
Community Health Center Association of Connecticut (CHC/ACT)
Community Health Center Association of Connecticut (CHC/ACT)'s convening for Connecticut community health center staff and leadership, November 12-13, 2026 at the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa, 625 North Rd, Connecticut.
HLTH
An established health innovation event. Where digital health vendors, investors, and health systems converge. Heavy AI, digital health, and startup focus.
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
NACHC's annual conference for executives and leaders of Primary Care Associations (PCAs), Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCNs) and National Technical Assistance Programs, at the Loews Kansas City Hotel.
Apexus
An Apexus webinar on 340B compliance practices for covered entities. Listed on Apexus's events calendar for November 17, 2026.
California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)
A one-hour DHCS webinar (11 a.m.-12 p.m. PT, November 19, 2026) in its Coverage Ambassadors series, which gives community messengers Medi-Cal enrollment and benefit information to share.
Iowa Health and Human Services
An Iowa HHS presentation dated September 10, 2026 says community engagement requirements take effect in Iowa on December 1, 2026. People who apply on or after that date must meet them to be eligible for the Iowa Health and Wellness Plan. Members must complete monthly requirements to enroll and maintain coverage.
California Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems / California Health Care Safety Net Institute (CAPH/SNI)
The annual conference of California's public hospitals and health systems, themed "Resilience Reimagined: Transforming Pressure into Progress." It covers how public systems handle financial pressure and workforce strain while serving their communities.
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
Two virtual sessions (December 3 and 10, 2026, 5-6:30 p.m. ET) for board members, CEOs and development staff on fundraising roles, structures and related foundations.
Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)
An established quality improvement and patient safety conference. IHI Triple Aim, Improvement Science methodology, high-reliability organizations, health equity dashboards.
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
Six monthly 75-minute virtual peer sessions for health center executives, grouped by role. The first sessions are December 7 (COO), December 8 (CHRO) and December 10 (CEO), 2026. Registration closes five business days before each cohort's first session.
California Legislature
The 2027-28 Regular Session convenes at 12 noon on December 7, 2026 (Art. IV, Sec. 3(a), California Constitution). The Legislature's published calendar lists no 2027 session dates yet.
California Health Care Foundation / California Improvement Network (CIN)
A one-hour CIN webinar on December 8, 2026 (noon to 1 p.m.) on how Inland Empire Health Plan placed peer support specialists in emergency departments to connect patients to behavioral health follow-up.
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
NACHC's next national fly-in: a welcome reception Tuesday, December 8 and Capitol Hill visits Wednesday, December 9, 2026. NACHC says registration details will be posted soon.
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
Two virtual sessions (December 9 and 16, 2026, 1-4 p.m. ET) of candid peer discussion for current and emerging health center executives on revenue and scenario planning.
Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC)
MACPAC's meetings page lists a public meeting on 10-11 December 2026. Location listed as TBD.
Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC)
MedPAC's meetings page lists a public meeting on December 10-11, 2026. The location was not yet determined on the page.
California Primary Care Association (CPCA)
CPCA's management training for health center leaders, running December 10, 2026 to March 26, 2027. It combines three in-person sessions of 1.5 days each with virtual webinars on Thursday mornings.
U.S. Congress (H.R. 6500, Division A)
The enrolled text of H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, continues fiscal year 2027 appropriations through December 11, 2026 (or until a full-year act is enacted). Division B of the enrolled text extends a range of authorities to December 11, 2026 but contains no extension of the Community Health Center Fund, the National Health Service Corps or Teaching Health Center GME. Full-year fiscal year 2027 appropriations would be decided after this date.
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
NACHC's health center funding page states that mandatory (multi-year) funding for health centers, the Community Health Center Fund, will expire on December 31, 2026. The continuing appropriations act enrolled as H.R. 6500 carries FY2027 funding through December 11, 2026 and does not extend the Community Health Center Fund. This is an organizer-published date; the underlying statutory text was not retrieved.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and HHS
The DEA and HHS fourth temporary extension of telemedicine flexibilities for prescribing controlled medications states that the rule is effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. No later extension or final special-registration rule was found as of this check, so prescribers relying on telemedicine for controlled medications would face pre-pandemic requirements from January 1, 2027 unless DEA acts.
Georgia Department of Community Health
Georgia DCH says the approved extension lets Georgia Pathways to Coverage continue through December 31, 2026. The Medicaid.gov demonstration page lists the expiration date as December 31, 2026. No later extension was found on either page.
California Legislature (Assembly Chief Clerk and Senate Secretary)
Regulatory date. Statutes enacted on or before October 2, 2026 take effect January 1, 2027, per the Legislature's 2026 calendar.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
CMS interim final rule (CMS-2454-IFC, issued June 1, 2026) says states must generally implement the Medicaid community engagement requirement no later than January 1, 2027, or an earlier date the state chooses. Section 71119 of Public Law 119-21 sets the date; the Secretary may grant a temporary good-faith exemption that expires no later than December 31, 2028. The CMS fact sheet describes the requirement for non-pregnant adults ages 19 to 64 in the adult group.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
State Medicaid Director letter SMD #26-001 (March 6, 2026) implements section 71107 of Public Law 119-21: states must redetermine eligibility for the adult expansion group every six months for renewals scheduled on or after January 1, 2027. CMS says states cannot apply the requirement to renewals initiated before that date and offers two transition options for people already enrolled.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Per footnote 16 of CMS letter SMD #26-001, section 71112 of Public Law 119-21 shortens the Medicaid retroactive eligibility period for applications made on or after January 1, 2027. People in the Medicaid adult group are limited to one month of retroactive eligibility before the month of application. CMS says it expects to issue further guidance.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
CMS CCIIO guidance released October 5, 2026 explains that, under section 71301 of Public Law 119-21, advance payments of the premium tax credit and income-based cost-sharing reductions are allowed only for U.S. citizens, nationals and eligible noncitizens beginning plan year 2027. It describes how the federal platform will redetermine current noncitizen enrollees and notify them ahead of the 2027 plan year.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Under the CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization final rule (CMS-0057-F), impacted payers must build the Provider Access API, the Payer-to-Payer API and the Prior Authorization API, and add prior authorization information to the Patient Access API, by January 1, 2027. CMS says exact compliance dates vary by payer type; Medicaid managed care and CHIP managed care dates follow the plan rating period. A separate CMS proposed rule (CMS-0062-P) would move some drug prior authorization API dates to October 1, 2027; it is not final.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
CMS's Medicare Telehealth FAQ (updated October 8, 2026) states that telehealth modifiers BB, for services furnished through a contracted virtual platform, and BC, for services furnished incident to a practitioner's professional service, are required beginning January 1, 2027. CMS says the modifiers have no payment implications.
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) — Office of Pharmacy Affairs
HRSA's revised 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program notice (Federal Register, August 3, 2026) sets an effective date of January 1, 2027 for manufacturers with approved plans, covering selected drugs for initial price applicability years 2026 and 2027. Plans had to be submitted by August 24, 2026 and approvals were scheduled by September 24, 2026; plans must allow 90 calendar days' notice to covered entities, and HRSA plans to publish an evaluation by April 30, 2028.
California Department of Finance (2026-27 Enacted Budget Summary)
The 2026-27 enacted budget summary reflects renewal of an H.R. 1-compliant Managed Care Organization (MCO) tax, effective January 1, 2027. The existing MCO tax expires December 31, 2026. The summary says the renewed tax supports Medi-Cal and maintains targeted rate increases for primary, maternal and non-specialty mental health care.
California Department of Finance (2026-27 Enacted Budget Summary)
The 2026-27 enacted budget summary says individuals with unsatisfactory immigration status will receive all covered Medi-Cal services through the fee-for-service delivery system effective January 1, 2027, because of a new federal policy on emergency Medicaid services. The budget includes $39 million General Fund for care coordination and navigation for this population.
California Department of Finance (2026-27 Enacted Budget Summary)
The 2026-27 enacted budget summary lists refinements to Enhanced Care Management eligibility criteria, service definitions, utilization management and payment, and to referral pathways, eligibility and utilization management for select Community Supports services, effective January 1, 2027.
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS)
The HFS page says new applicants are subject to the work requirement if they apply after 5:00 p.m. on December 31, 2026. Current ACA Adult enrollees are subject to it starting at their first redetermination date on or after January 1, 2027, and are then moved to six-month redetermination cycles.
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
MDHHS says that starting January 1, 2027, some adults applying for or receiving Medicaid through the Healthy Michigan Plan will need to work or complete other approved activities to keep coverage. If you apply on or after January 1, 2027, the application will include questions to check whether the requirement applies.
Ohio Department of Medicaid
The Ohio Department of Medicaid partner packet (August 2026) says the Work and Community Engagement Requirement takes effect January 1, 2027. New applications submitted on or after January 1, 2027 will be evaluated for the requirement. Federal law also requires renewals every six months beginning January 1, 2027.
Washington State Health Care Authority
The Health Care Authority fact sheet says that beginning January 1, 2027, most people applying for or renewing Apple Health for Adults must meet federal work requirements or an exemption, and coverage periods change from 12 months to 6 months. The shorter period begins at a person's first renewal in 2027.
Oregon Health Authority
The Oregon Health Authority federal changes page says Healthier Oregon members move to OHP Open Card in January 2027. The page says affected members get a notice in October 2026. It also says the OHP work or activity rules start in 2027 and retroactive coverage shortens on January 1, 2027.
Oregon Health Authority
The OHA waiver renewal page says the Prioritized List waiver ends December 1, 2026, and that by January 1, 2027 CMS requires Oregon to move its authority to structure the adult Prioritized List into the State Plan.
New York State Department of Health / NY State of Health
NY State of Health says that starting January 1, 2027, some adults ages 19-64 will have work requirements for Medicaid coverage, reviewed at application or renewal, and will renew every six months instead of once a year. Retroactive coverage also shortens.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
The Pennsylvania DHS page says work requirements start January 1, 2027. Current recipients report that they meet the requirements or an exemption at their next renewal in 2027; coverage does not change automatically on January 1. Retroactive coverage also shortens on that date.
Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF)
The HCPF H.R. 1 timeline lists January 2027 as when the work (community engagement) requirements, six-month eligibility checks and changes to retroactive coverage take effect. The timeline says dates are subject to change as federal guidance is received.
New Mexico Health Care Authority
The New Mexico Health Care Authority says work and activity rules and six-month renewals start January 1, 2027 for adults ages 19 to 64 enrolled in Medicaid. Members may need to complete 80 hours of work or activity each month unless they qualify for an exemption.
NC Department of Health and Human Services (NC Medicaid)
NC Medicaid says that starting January 1, 2027, most adults ages 19 through 64 will need to work, go to school, volunteer or make a certain amount of money each month to keep Medicaid, and will renew every six months instead of once a year. For renewals, members need to meet the requirement for 3 of the 6 months before recertification.
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
AHCCCS says that starting in January 2027, certain Medicaid expansion adults must work, go to school, volunteer or take part in another qualified activity for 80 hours a month, or earn at least $580 in the month, and must renew twice a year. Retroactive coverage for expansion adults decreases to one month.
Missouri Department of Social Services
The Missouri Department of Social Services FAQ says Community Engagement Requirements start January 1, 2027, for the MO HealthNet Adult Expansion Group (adults ages 19 through 64). The FAQ says coverage will not automatically end on January 1, 2027, and that DSS sends a written notice before a decision that changes coverage.
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
A Wisconsin DHS memo issued October 9, 2026 announces a new federal work requirement starting January 1, 2027 for certain BadgerCare Plus childless adult applicants and members. A July 2026 DHS webinar says new applicants must meet the requirement, or be exempt, in the calendar month before they apply.
U.S. House of Representatives
The House's legislative activity page states that a new Congress begins at noon on January 3 of each odd-numbered year; the 120th Congress therefore convenes on January 3, 2027. Pending health center bills, including Community Health Center Fund extensions, would have to be reintroduced in the new Congress.
Montana Legislature
The Montana 2027 regular session is scheduled to convene on January 4, 2027 and adjourn on May 3, 2027. The calendar is a draft not yet adopted by leadership.
Kentucky Legislature
The Kentucky 2027 regular session is scheduled to convene on January 5, 2027 and adjourn on March 30, 2027. The session is split into two parts, with a recess for bill drafting between them, and the calendar shows a veto period before sine die.
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) — Center for Mobile Health
Free virtual office hours, 1:00-2:00 pm ET: January 5, 2027 (billing, reimbursement and financial sustainability), March 10, 2027 (data, documentation and demonstrating impact), and April 8, 2027 (community partnerships and year-end exchange). There is no February session.
North Dakota Legislature
The North Dakota 2027 regular session convenes on January 5, 2027. The end date shown, April 30, 2027, is the last day the session may run under the state's own limit.
Missouri Legislature
The Missouri 2027 regular session is scheduled to convene on January 6, 2027 and adjourn on May 30, 2027. Last day for bills to be considered is May 14, 2027.
Nebraska Legislature
The Nebraska 2027 regular session is scheduled to convene on January 6, 2027 and adjourn on June 4, 2027. Nebraska's calendar is marked tentative.
Connecticut Legislature
The Connecticut 2027 regular session is scheduled to convene on January 6, 2027 and adjourn on June 9, 2027.
California Department of Finance / Governor
The California Constitution requires the Governor to submit the proposed budget to the Legislature by January 10 (Art. IV, Sec. 12(a)).
Arkansas Legislature
The Arkansas 2027 regular session convenes on January 11, 2027. The legislature has not published a scheduled adjournment date.
Arizona Legislature
The Arizona 2027 regular session convenes on January 11, 2027. The legislature has not published a scheduled adjournment date.
Oregon Legislature
The Oregon 2027 regular session convenes on January 11, 2027. The legislature has not published a scheduled adjournment date. This is the organizational convening. The regular session is limited to 160 calendar days, and in-session deadlines are not yet set.
Idaho Legislature
The Idaho 2027 regular session convenes on January 11, 2027. The legislature has not published a scheduled adjournment date.
Washington Legislature
The Washington 2027 regular session is scheduled to convene on January 11, 2027 and adjourn on April 25, 2027.
Iowa Legislature
The Iowa 2027 regular session convenes on January 11, 2027. The legislature's timetable lists April 30, 2027 as the 110th calendar day, when per diem expenses end; it is not a mandated adjournment date. The timetable also lists March 5 and April 2 as committee deadlines.
Colorado Legislature
The Colorado 2027 regular session is scheduled to convene on January 11, 2027 and adjourn on May 10, 2027. Selected deadlines on the same schedule: bill requests due December 1, 2026; Long Bill introduced in the Senate March 29; final passage of the Long Bill in the Senate April 2 and in the House April 9.
Wyoming Legislature
The Wyoming 2027 regular session convenes on January 12, 2027. The legislature has not published a scheduled adjournment date. The general session is limited to 40 legislative days.
Tennessee Legislature
The Tennessee 2027 regular session convenes on January 12, 2027. The legislature has not published a scheduled adjournment date. This date opens the organizational session; the legislature then sets the date for the regular session.
South Dakota Legislature
The South Dakota 2027 regular session is scheduled to convene on January 12, 2027 and adjourn on March 31, 2027. Last day for a bill to pass both houses is shown as March 8; March 31 is reserved for veto consideration.
Minnesota Legislature
The Minnesota 2027 regular session convenes on January 12, 2027. The end date shown, May 17, 2027, is the last day the session may run under the state's own limit.
Texas Legislature
The Texas 2027 regular session convenes on January 12, 2027. The end date shown, May 31, 2027, is the last day the session may run under the state's own limit. Legislators may begin filing bills for the 90th Legislature on November 9, 2026.
Delaware Legislature
The Delaware 2027 regular session convenes on January 12, 2027. The end date shown, June 30, 2027, is the last day the session may run under the state's own limit.
Virginia Legislature
The Virginia 2027 regular session convenes on January 13, 2027. The legislature has not published a scheduled adjournment date. Under the state constitution an odd-year session runs 30 days and may be extended by up to 30 days by a two-thirds vote.
North Carolina Legislature
The North Carolina 2027 regular session convenes on January 13, 2027. The legislature has not published a scheduled adjournment date. January 13 is the organizational day; the first regular floor session follows on January 27.
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
Three virtual sessions (January 13, 20 and 27, 2027, 3-5 p.m. ET) for current and emerging health center executives on gravitas, communication and authenticity.
West Virginia Legislature
The West Virginia 2027 regular session convenes on January 13, 2027. The end date shown, March 13, 2027, is the last day the session may run under the state's own limit.
Maryland Legislature
The Maryland 2027 regular session is scheduled to convene on January 13, 2027 and adjourn on April 12, 2027. Same document: Governor's final date to introduce the budget bill is January 22; budget bill to pass both chambers April 5 (83rd day).
California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)
Public meeting of HCAI's Advisory Loan Insurance Committee on January 14, 2027 at 10:30 am. The HCAI public meetings page also lists monthly committee meetings through the year.
Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC)
MedPAC's meetings page lists a public meeting on January 14-15, 2027. The location was not yet determined on the page.
Montana Primary Care Association (MTPCA) with NNOHA
A quarterly webinar series on dental program operations and finances, run by the Montana Primary Care Association with the National Network for Oral Health Access. Listed 2027 sessions are January 15, April 9 and July 16 at 11 a.m.
Utah Legislature
The Utah 2027 regular session is scheduled to convene on January 19, 2027 and adjourn on March 5, 2027. The governor's deadline to sign or veto bills is March 25, 2027.
New Mexico Legislature
The New Mexico 2027 regular session is scheduled to convene on January 19, 2027 and adjourn on March 20, 2027. Bill introduction deadline: February 18, 2027.
Montana Primary Care Association (MTPCA)
Sessions of the Montana Primary Care Association's Emerging Leaders program on its calendar: virtual sessions on January 19, February 16 and March 16, 2027, and an in-person final session on April 13-14, 2027. Eligibility and enrollment are not stated on the pages.
Alaska Legislature
The Alaska 2027 regular session convenes on January 19, 2027. The end date shown, May 19, 2027, is the last day the session may run under the state's own limit.
Virginia Community Healthcare Association (VCHA)
A year-long leadership program for emerging leaders at Virginia health centers and free clinics, run with the University of Richmond. The 2027 cohort begins with an orientation on January 21, 2027, meets for 11 monthly modules, and ends with capstone presentations and a certificate ceremony on December 9-10, 2027. The application period is August 14 to October 15, 2026.
Maryland General Assembly
Final date for the Governor to introduce the budget bill and the capital budget bill, 10th day of the 2027 session.
Arkansas Bureau of Legislative Research
Joint Rule 15 requires legislation affecting licensure of a health care profession or expanding its scope of practice to be introduced in the first 15 calendar days of the 2027 regular session, by January 25, 2027.
National Association of Hispanic Nurses
The National Association of Hispanic Nurses lists its Hispanic Health Policy Summit for January 26-27, 2027, in Washington, DC.
California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)
Public meeting of the HPD Advisory Committee on January 28, 2027 at 9:00 am. The page also lists later HPD Advisory Committee meetings on April 22, July 22 and October 28, 2027.
Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC)
MACPAC's meetings page lists a public meeting on 28-29 January 2027. Location listed as TBD.
Montana Primary Care Association (MTPCA)
Quarterly one-hour webinars on cybersecurity trends, security requirements and AI-related risks for health centers. Listed 2027 sessions are January 28, April 22 and July 22 at 11 a.m.
American Hospital Association (AHA)
AHA's rural health care leadership conference, January 31 to February 3, 2027, at the Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. Registration is open.
Iowa Health and Human Services
The same Iowa HHS presentation lists February 2027 as the first renewal cohort of active Iowa members who must meet the community engagement requirement to be eligible at renewal.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
The Pennsylvania DHS page says six-month renewals start January 1, 2027, for some adults ages 19 to 64, and that current recipients switch after completing a renewal in or after February 2027. Its example: a March 2027 renewal would be followed by one in September 2027.
Nevada Legislature
The Nevada 2027 regular session convenes on February 1, 2027. The legislature has not published a scheduled adjournment date. Nevada's constitution limits regular sessions to 120 days.
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)
CADCA's 37th annual leadership forum, held with SAMHSA's 23rd Prevention Day, February 1-4, 2027 at the Gaylord National in National Harbor, Maryland. It includes training, policy briefings and a Capitol Hill day.
Oklahoma Legislature
The Oklahoma 2027 regular session is scheduled to convene on February 1, 2027 and adjourn on May 28, 2027. Organizational day is January 5, 2027; house bill introduction deadline is January 14.
National Black Nurses Association
The National Black Nurses Association lists its 39th Annual Black Nurses Day on Capitol Hill for Thursday, February 4, 2027, at The Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC.
American Diabetes Association
The ADA Clinical Update Conference is February 5-7, 2027, in Houston, covering weight management, diabetes technology and team-based diabetes care. The early-bird rate ends December 10, 2026.
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
NACHC's flagship annual federal advocacy and policy gathering for FQHC leaders, including Hill visits with Members of Congress. The 2027 edition (Feb 8-11, Gaylord National Harbor) is the first P&I after the Dec 31, 2026 'triple cliff' (Community Health Center Fund + CalAIM 1115 waiver + MCO tax expiry) and the Jan 1, 2027 Medicaid community-engagement (work) requirement go-live.
National Rural Health Association (NRHA)
NRHA's annual federal policy and advocacy gathering in Washington, including Hill visits. The 38th edition lands about six weeks after the December 31, 2026 Community Health Center Fund expiration and inside the first weeks of the January 1, 2027 Medicaid work-requirement rollout.
HRSA Bureau of Primary Health Care
Health centers submit the 2026 Uniform Data System report through EHBs between January 1 and February 15, 2027 (11:59 p.m. local time). HRSA's review and revision period runs from February 15 through March 31, 2027.
California Primary Care Association (CPCA)
CPCA's conference on value-based care readiness through quality improvement and the use of technology, listed for February 17-18, 2027 in San Jose. CPCA's page says more details will follow.
National Governors Association (NGA)
NGA's own pages state its 2027 Winter Meeting will take place February 18-20, 2027 in Washington, DC.
Covering Kids and Families (CKF), Colorado Community Health Network (CCHN)
A quarterly meeting for enrollment assisters on eligibility and enrollment for Health First Colorado, Child Health Plan Plus and Connect for Health Colorado, held February 19, 2027 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Format for 2027 sessions is not stated; the November 2026 meeting is on Zoom with registration.
340B Health (340B Coalition)
A 340B-specific gathering. Manufacturer dispute strategy, contract pharmacy compliance, federal litigation updates (4th Circuit ruling), HRSA audit prep.
Pulse, Southeastern, South Central and TexLa Telehealth Resource Centers
Four regional Telehealth Resource Centers host a two-day digital health summit February 23-24, 2027, in Nashville.
National Commission on Correctional Health Care and American Jail Association
A two-day virtual conference on February 25-26, 2027, on collaboration between custody and health care staff.
Iowa Health and Human Services
Iowa HHS says it will transition Iowa Health and Wellness Plan members to six-month renewals at their next scheduled renewal. The first renewal cohort to transition is people with a renewal due in March 2027.
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
MDHHS says the work requirements apply to Healthy Michigan Plan enrollees with renewal dates on or after March 1, 2027, and that MDHHS will check at each renewal.
Ohio Department of Medicaid
The partner packet says renewals initiated on or after January 1, 2027, beginning with renewal due dates in March 2027, will be evaluated under the requirement.
New York State Department of Health / NY State of Health
NY State of Health says people who apply before January 1, 2027, or renew before March 1, 2027, get 12 months of coverage if eligible and then renew every 6 months.
Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF)
The HCPF timeline says the first cohort of members subject to work requirements and six-month eligibility checks will either be renewed or terminated by the end of March 2027. Members with a March 2027 renewal date are notified through letters, texts and emails.
National Alliance to End Homelessness
The National Alliance to End Homelessness holds its Leadership Summit March 1-3, 2027, in Oakland, California, with an optional LEAD Institute day on March 1.
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
A two-day virtual workshop for chief operating officers, vice presidents and directors with established executive experience, March 2-3, 2027, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm ET each day. Registration is listed as coming soon.
Florida Legislature
The Florida 2027 regular session is scheduled to convene on March 2, 2027 and adjourn on April 30, 2027.
American Academy of Family Physicians
The AAFP's Residency Leadership Summit for family medicine residency program leaders is March 3-5, 2027, in Dallas.
Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC)
MACPAC's meetings page lists a public meeting on 4-5 March 2027. Location listed as Virtual.
Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC)
MedPAC's meetings page lists a public meeting on March 4-5, 2027. The location was not yet determined on the page.
Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)
MGMA's conference for healthcare financial leaders, March 4-6, 2027, in Atlanta.
AHIP
AHIP's health-plan forum on Medicare, Medicaid, dual-eligible and commercial markets, March 8–10, 2027.
National Center for Farmworker Health (NCFH)
The National Center for Farmworker Health's symposium for people serving agricultural workers, March 9-11, 2027 at the Hilton Palacio Del Rio in San Antonio. Workshop abstracts are due October 30, 2026; the hotel group rate deadline is February 9, 2027.
Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)
HFMA's revenue cycle conference for healthcare finance leaders, March 10-12, 2027, in Orlando.
HLTH + CHIME
Health IT-focused conference. Heavy CIO/CMIO/CDIO presence. Tech vendor showcase with hands-on demos. AI implementation case studies.
AAPC
AAPC's HEALTHCON for coding, billing and compliance professionals, March 14-17, 2027 in National Harbor/Washington, DC, or virtually.
Montana Primary Care Association (MTPCA)
An in-person leadership and policy event listed on the Montana Primary Care Association calendar for March 15-16, 2027. Venue and details are marked to come.
California Association of Nurse Practitioners (CANP)
CANP's 49th Annual Educational Conference runs March 15-18, 2027 at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim. A call for abstracts is linked from the conference page.
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
Two virtual fireside chat sessions on March 17 and March 24, 2027, 1:00-4:00 pm ET, covering technology trends through the lens of strategy and risk, governance for technology planning, and how technology investments support organizational priorities. Registration is listed as coming soon.
American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
The American Pharmacists Association's annual meeting and exposition, March 19-22, 2027 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)
Annual pediatric NP conference. ~2,000 attendees. Critical for FQHCs running school-based health centers and pediatric programs.
American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
ACHE's annual healthcare leadership congress, March 22–24, 2027 in Nashville (Federal Sector Day follows on March 25). Executive education, FACHE credit sessions and peer networking.
Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) with Bring California Home
CSH and Bring California Home host a day of advocacy on March 23, 2027, in Sacramento, with visits to state lawmakers and their staff on statewide solutions to homelessness.
Operation UNITE / HMP Global (Rx and Illicit Drug Summit)
The national summit on prescription and illicit drug misuse, March 29 to April 1, 2027 at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville.
Community Health Care Association of New York State (CHCANYS)
Two-day in-person Finance University for New York health center staff, March 30-31, 2027, at the Tarrytown House Estate. CHCANYS lists it as a save-the-date; registration details are to follow.
New York State Department of Health / NY State of Health
The New York State Department of Health's 1115 waiver extension request says the Medicaid Redesign Team Section 1115(a) demonstration is currently authorized through March 31, 2027, and requests a five-year extension. The request lists the Social Care Network and other programs for continuation.
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
A Wisconsin DHS webinar slide says that for renewals due March 31, 2027 and later, a member must have met the work requirement in any one month since they were last approved for coverage, or be exempt.
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
Three case-based virtual sessions (March 31, April 7 and April 14, 2027, 2-4 p.m. ET) where health center executives work through strategic governance, financial maximization and digital innovation cases.
CMS Innovation Center
The CMS Innovation Center's ACCESS Model page says that starting April 1, 2027 the model will include tracks for heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, substance use disorder, tobacco cessation and chronic musculoskeletal pain (follow-on period). Current participants and applicants do not need to reapply, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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 Commission on Correctional Health Care
NCCHC's Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care is April 3-6, 2027, in San Diego.
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.
Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC)
MedPAC's meetings page lists a public meeting on April 8-9, 2027. The location was not yet determined on the page.
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
SHRM's specialized recruiting conference. ~3,500 talent acquisition professionals. Heavy ATS / recruiting tech vendor showcase.
Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)
HCCA's Compliance Institute, a hybrid conference for healthcare compliance professionals, April 11-14, 2027 in Nashville. Registration and agenda details are listed as coming soon.
Oregon Primary Care Association (OPCA)
OPCA's annual conference for Oregon community health centers, April 12-13, 2027, in Portland. OPCA says registration opens in December 2026.
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
The largest national behavioral health conference. Heavy CCBHC content, 988 implementation, MAT expansion, youth BH crisis response.
Azara Healthcare
Azara Healthcare's annual user conference runs April 12-14, 2027, in Boston. The call for abstracts closes November 20, 2026.
American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL)
AONL's 2027 conference is scheduled for April 12–15 in Phoenix. The organizer advertises 5,000+ nurse leaders and themes spanning community impact, workforce, technology and AI, and the value of nursing. Registration is not yet open and 2027 pricing is not published.
American Medical Group Association (AMGA)
AMGA's annual conference for medical group leaders, April 12-16, 2027, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
Louisiana Legislature
The Louisiana 2027 regular session convenes on April 12, 2027. The end date shown, June 10, 2027, is the last day the session may run under the state's own limit.
Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC)
MACPAC's meetings page lists a public meeting on 15-16 April 2027. Location listed as Virtual.
American College of Physicians (ACP)
The American College of Physicians' annual internal medicine meeting, April 15-17, 2027 in Los Angeles. Venue is not named on the page.
Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)
HFMA's leadership-skills summit for healthcare finance leaders, April 18-20, 2027, in Atlanta.
National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
The national public health preparedness conference runs April 19-21, 2027, at the Hilton Downtown Atlanta. The call for abstracts is open until October 27, 2026.
Becker's Healthcare
Largest healthcare executive gathering. CEOs, CFOs, COOs from health systems, PE firms, vendors. Heavy M&A and strategy content.
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
Three-part virtual webinar series on preparing for HRSA's Operational Site Visit and staying in continuous compliance, April 20-22, 2027, 1:00-3:00 pm ET each day. The registration deadline is April 20, 2027.
California Primary Care Association (CPCA)
A day for California health center staff and supporters to advocate at the State Capitol on behalf of patients, listed for April 27, 2027 in Sacramento. CPCA's page says more details will follow.
California School-Based Health Alliance
Statewide conference for school-based health and behavioral health teams. Deep Dive sessions are April 28 and the main conference is April 29 to 30, 2027. Workshop proposals are due Friday, November 20.
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM)
FM residency program directors and faculty. ~3,000 attendees. The pipeline-building venue for FQHCs running THC residencies or partnering with FM programs.
National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH)
NCUIH's 2027 Annual Conference runs May 3-6, 2027 at The Westin Downtown in Washington, DC. Early bird registration closes December 18, 2026.
OCHIN
OCHIN's annual members-only learning forum for organizations on OCHIN Epic. The 2026 forum drew more than 1,300 participants.
California Dental Association (CDA)
California Dental Association's annual convention with continuing education and an exhibit hall, May 13 to 15, 2027 in Anaheim.
American Society for Health Care Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA)
ASHHRA's three-day annual conference for healthcare HR leaders, May 16-18, 2027, in San Antonio.
National Rural Health Association (NRHA)
NRHA's 32nd Rural Health Access Conference, May 17-18, 2027 at the Sheraton New Orleans, just before the association's annual conference.
National Rural Health Association (NRHA)
An established event for rural FQHCs and RHCs. Rural workforce solutions, NHSC rural priorities, telehealth in low-bandwidth areas, RHTF priorities.
American Geriatrics Society (AGS)
The American Geriatrics Society's annual scientific meeting, May 20-22, 2027 in Atlanta, with a pre-conference day on May 19. Venue is not named on the page.
Covering Kids and Families (CKF), Colorado Community Health Network (CCHN)
A quarterly meeting for enrollment assisters on eligibility and enrollment for Health First Colorado, Child Health Plan Plus and Connect for Health Colorado, held May 21, 2027 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Format for 2027 sessions is not stated; the November 2026 meeting is on Zoom with registration.
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
ACOG's annual clinical and scientific meeting for obstetric and gynecologic care, May 21-23, 2027 in Los Angeles.
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)
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.
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry's annual session, May 27-30, 2027, in the Washington, D.C. area. AAPD says registration opens in late 2026.
California Primary Care Association (CPCA)
CPCA's gathering for health center financial and operational professionals, covering financial management and workforce development, listed for June 2-3, 2027 in Indian Wells. CPCA's page says more details will follow.
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
Two virtual fireside chat sessions on June 2 and June 9, 2027, 1:00-4:00 pm ET, on leading strategically in a volatile environment, leadership development, transformational change, and sustaining leadership through uncertainty. Registration is listed as coming soon.
National Rural Alcohol & Drug Abuse Network (NRADAN)
A week-long institute on alcohol, drug and addiction work in rural communities, June 6-10, 2027 at UW-Stout in Menomonie, Wisconsin, with in-person and virtual options. Some venue details are marked coming soon.
OPEN MINDS
Behavioral health business strategy conference. Value-based BH contracts, vertical integration, BH-medical integration, telehealth growth strategy.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI's national convention, announced for June 8-11, 2027 in Washington, DC. Ticket information has not yet been released.
AHIP
AHIP27, the health plan association's annual conference, June 10-11, 2027 in Las Vegas, with an opening reception on June 9.
AcademyHealth
AcademyHealth's meeting page lists the 2027 Annual Research Meeting for June 12-15, 2027 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts.
California Legislature
The budget bill must be passed by the Legislature by midnight on June 15 (Art. IV, Sec. 12(c)(3), California Constitution).
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). Important workforce-context venue.
American Optometric Association
The American Optometric Association's annual meeting is June 16-19, 2027, in Boston. Registration opens in January 2027.
American Diabetes Association
The ADA's Scientific Sessions are set for June 18-21, 2027, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. Abstracts are due January 5, 2027.
California Primary Care Association (CPCA)
CPCA's clinical conference, listed for June 20-22, 2027 in Scottsdale, Arizona. CPCA's page says more details will follow.
National Association of Social Workers
The National Association of Social Workers holds its 2027 National Conference June 21-25 in Portland, Oregon. The call for proposals is open.
Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)
National conference for healthcare finance professionals. Heavy on RCM, denials, value-based payment, and finance leadership development.
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
SHRM's HR conference that builds on its Annual Conference, June 27-30, 2027, in Chicago. Attendees choose one of four HR dimensions to study in depth; the page lists 30 PDCs toward SHRM-CP/SCP recertification.
American Health Law Association (AHLA)
AHLA's annual health law meeting, June 28-30, 2027, in Chicago. An In-House Counsel Program is held June 27.
National Indian Health Board (NIHB)
NIHB's National Tribal Health Conference 2027 runs June 28 to July 2, 2027 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort near Denver International Airport. Registration was listed as opening soon.
National Association of Hispanic Nurses
The National Association of Hispanic Nurses holds its 52nd Annual Conference June 29 to July 1, 2027, in Detroit, Michigan.
California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)
Regulatory date. Under the state's health care minimum wage schedule, community clinics, rural health clinics and associated intermittent clinics move from $22 per hour to $25 per hour on July 1, 2027, and the rate is then adjusted for inflation. Clinics with an approved waiver follow a different schedule.
California Department of Finance (2026-27 Enacted Budget Summary)
The 2026-27 enacted budget summary delays elimination of Prospective Payment System rates for FQHCs and Rural Health Clinics, for state-only funded services provided to individuals with unsatisfactory immigration status, to July 1, 2027. Clinics would then be reimbursed at the applicable Medi-Cal fee-for-service rate. The summary shows a $1 billion General Fund reduction in 2027-28 and annually after.
California Department of Finance (2026-27 Enacted Budget Summary)
The 2026-27 enacted budget summary describes monthly premiums for adults ages 19 to 59 with unsatisfactory immigration status effective July 1, 2027, and lists an increase from $30 to $50 that is subject to a determination in the 2027-28 May Revision.
California Department of Finance (2026-27 Enacted Budget Summary)
The 2026-27 enacted budget summary delays elimination of full-scope dental coverage for Medi-Cal members ages 19 and older with unsatisfactory immigration status to July 1, 2027. Restricted-scope emergency dental coverage continues. The summary also delays elimination of dental supplemental payments to July 1, 2027.
California Department of Finance (2026-27 Enacted Budget Summary)
The 2026-27 enacted budget summary reflects a July 1, 2027 transition to restricted-scope Medi-Cal for individuals affected by the federal eligibility change for qualified non-citizens. Federal policy excludes individuals with certain immigration statuses from federally funded full-scope coverage effective October 1, 2026.
California Department of Finance (2026-27 Enacted Budget Summary)
The 2026-27 enacted budget summary reinstates the Medi-Cal asset limit for seniors and disabled adults at $21,000 for an individual or $31,000 for a couple, effective no sooner than July 1, 2027. A partial reinstatement took effect January 1, 2026.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
CMS's applicability date chart for the Medicaid and CHIP Managed Care Access, Finance, and Quality final rule (CMS-2439-F) lists appointment wait-time standards, appointment wait-time contract requirements and publication of network adequacy standards as applying from the first rating period beginning on or after July 9, 2027. Secret shopper surveys and remedy plans apply from the first rating period beginning on or after July 10, 2028. The rule's effective date was July 9, 2024.
340B Coalition (340B Health)
The summer conference of the 340B Coalition, listed for July 12-14, 2027 in Washington, DC. The organizer's future-events page gives the city; venue is not posted there.
American Hospital Association (AHA)
AHA's leadership summit, July 18-20, 2027, in San Diego.
National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
NACCHO's annual conference of local health department leaders is July 20-23, 2027, in Orlando, with the theme 'Local Public Health Shines, Communities Thrive.'
Association of Clinicians for the Underserved (ACU)
ACU's 2027 conference returns to the Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C., July 25–28, 2027, bringing together clinicians, administrators, advocates, and public health leaders from across the country around expanding access to quality care and improving health care delivery for communities with limited access to care.
American Academy of Family Physicians
The AAFP's conference for medical students and residents exploring family medicine is July 30 to August 1, 2027, in Kansas City.
National Medical Association
The National Medical Association's annual convention and scientific assembly is scheduled for July 31 to August 4, 2027, in Baltimore. The venue is not yet listed.
NACHC
NACHC's National Health Center Week site states the 2027 observance will be held August 1-7, 2027. Event details had not been posted as of October 10, 2026.
National Black Nurses Association
The National Black Nurses Association holds its 55th Annual Institute and Conference August 3-8, 2027, at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.
National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
NCSL's 2027 exhibitor agreement lists the 2027 Legislative Summit at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on August 9-11, 2027, with exhibitor move-in on Monday, August 9.
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals
NAADAC's annual conference for addiction professionals, listed under future dates as August 14-16, 2027 in Washington, DC.
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
NACHC's flagship annual gathering of the community health center field, moving to Gaylord Opryland in Nashville for 2027. NACHC's published forward schedule continues to Chicago (Aug 20-22, 2028), Austin (Aug 12-14, 2029) and Seattle (Aug 11-13, 2030).
National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP)
NASHP's future annual conferences page lists the 2027 State Health Policy Conference for August 30 - September 1, 2027 at the Omni Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky.
Community Health Centers of Arkansas, Inc. (CHCA)
Community Health Centers of Arkansas, Inc. (CHCA)'s convening for Arkansas community health center staff and leadership, September 15-17, 2027.
Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC)
MACPAC's meetings page lists a public meeting on 16-17 September 2027. Location listed as Virtual.
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
The American Academy of Family Physicians' annual education meeting, September 20-24, 2027 in San Diego. AAFP's call-for-content page says the 2027 call for proposals has closed.
National Rural Health Association (NRHA)
NRHA's 25th Rural Health Clinic Conference, September 21-22, 2027 at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center.
American Health Law Association (AHLA)
AHLA's forum on fraud, abuse and compliance, September 23-24, 2027, in Washington, DC.
National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)
The National Community Pharmacists Association's annual convention, September 25-28, 2027 in San Antonio, Texas.
National Association of Medicaid Directors (NAMD)
NAMD's Future Conference Dates document lists the fall conference for September 25-28, 2027 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland. The document was last modified December 2025.
National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA)
The annual conference of the network that serves dental programs in community health centers, listed for September 26-29, 2027 in Kansas City, Missouri. Venue and registration are not yet posted.
Oregon Health Authority
OHA says Oregon's current OHP 1115 Medicaid Demonstration runs from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2027. The CMS approval says all authorities expire on that date unless extended or amended. OHA's page links a 2027-2032 waiver application.
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
The AHCCCS waiver renewal page says Arizona's existing demonstration is approved through September 30, 2027, and that the state is seeking a renewal period from October 1, 2027 through September 30, 2032.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
CMS's fact sheet for proposed rule CMS-2452-P (announced July 21, 2026; comments closed September 21, 2026) says section 71115 of Public Law 119-21 establishes new indirect hold harmless thresholds effective October 1, 2026, and that new thresholds for most permissible classes in states that expanded Medicaid to the adult group begin taking effect on October 1, 2027. The rule is proposed and not final.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
The American Academy of Pediatrics national conference, October 15-19, 2027 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Under 42 CFR 422.62(a)(2)(iii), the annual coordinated election period for the following calendar year runs October 15 through December 7. For 2027 that window is October 15 - December 7, 2027, for coverage starting January 1, 2028.
HLTH
HLTH's U.S. digital health and innovation event, listed for October 17-20, 2027 in Las Vegas.
Illinois Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA)
The Illinois Primary Health Care Association's annual leadership conference, listed for October 25-29, 2027 in Schaumburg, Illinois. Agenda, venue, hotel and registration details are marked coming soon.
Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC)
MACPAC's meetings page lists a public meeting on 28-29 October 2027. Location listed as Virtual.
ZERO TO THREE
Zero to Three lists its LEARN Conference for November 1-3, 2027, in Washington, DC.
American Public Health Association (APHA)
The American Public Health Association's annual meeting, November 7-10, 2027 in Philadelphia. APHA notes that future dates and locations may change.
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
NACHC's annual conference for executives and leaders of Primary Care Associations (PCAs), Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCNs) and National Technical Assistance Programs, at the JW Marriott Austin.
Association of American Medical Colleges
The AAMC's annual meeting is scheduled for November 12-16, 2027, in Washington, DC.
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
NCQA's annual summit on quality and health innovation, listed as a save-the-date for November 14-17, 2027 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center.
Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC)
MACPAC's meetings page lists a public meeting on 9-10 December 2027. Location listed as Virtual.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
CMS's Rural Health Transformation Program post-award FAQ (updated September 23, 2026) says that for most state policy action plan score factors the final deadline to fully implement a commitment is the end of calendar year 2027; unmet commitments trigger funding recovery beginning in Budget Period 4. Score factors B.2 and B.4 have a deadline at the end of calendar year 2028.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
CMS's Medicare Telehealth FAQ (updated October 8, 2026) states that through December 31, 2027 beneficiaries can receive Medicare telehealth anywhere in the United States, and RHCs and FQHCs may continue to bill for non-behavioral health services furnished by telecommunications technology. Starting January 1, 2028, the in-person visit requirement for mental health telehealth applies after the window, and geographic limits return except for behavioral health.
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