2025 CHCA Biennial Conference: Renewal! Revitalizing Connections, Reimagining Care

Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 1:00 PM - Friday, September 19, 2025, 4:30 PM CT, Little Rock, AR

This statewide event brings together healthcare teams from Arkansas’s community health centers for two days of interactive sessions, strategic learning, and collaborative problem-solving. Tracks include leadership, clinical care, health IT, and value-based transformation. Designed for FQHC professionals, this accredited conference equips participants with actionable strategies to improve care, strengthen operations, and advance health equity.

AMA Credit Designation Statement

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC Credit Designation Statement

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 13 ANCC contact hours.  Nursing contact hours will be awarded for successful completion of program components based upon documented attendance and completion of evaluation materials.

ACPE Credit Designation Statement

These knowledge-based activities will provide pharmacists up to 13 contact hours or 1.3 CEU.  CE credit information, based on verification of live attendance and completion of the program evaluation, will be provided to NABP within 60 days after the activity completion. 

AAPA Credit Designation Statement

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 13 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

CDR Credit Designation Statement

This activity is designated for 13 CDR CPEUs. Completion of this RD/DTR profession-specific or IPCE activity awards CPEUs (One IPCE credit = one CPEU).  If the activity is dietetics-related but not targeted to RDs or DTRs, CPEUs may be claimed which are commensurate with participation in contact hours.  RDs and DTRs are to select activity type 102 in their Activity Log.  Sphere and Competency selection is at the learner’s discretion.

1. Analyze operational and clinical data to identify opportunities for quality improvement, patient engagement, and revenue optimization within community health center settings.
2. Evaluate strategic approaches to workforce development, leadership succession, and staff well-being to enhance organizational sustainability and performance.
3. Design integrated care models and cross-sector collaborations that address social determinants of health and expand access to equitable, community-based services.
4. Develop and implement secure, scalable health IT solutions that support data-driven decision-making, compliance, and improved patient outcomes in Federally Qualified Health Centers.
5. Formulate value-based care strategies that align clinical, operational, and financial goals to advance health equity and optimize population health outcomes in underserved communities.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (13.00 hours), AAPA - American Academy of PAs Category 1 CME (13.00 hours), ACPE - Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (13.00 hours), ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center (13.00 hours), CDR - Commission on Dietetic Registration (13.00 hours), Non-Physician AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (13.00 hours)

In support of improving patient care, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Office of Continuing Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.