EDUCATION &TECHNICAL ASSITANCE
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The California Primary Care Association (CPCA), Arizona Alliance of Community Health Centers (AACHC), Nevada Primary Care Association (NVPCA), Hawai'i Primary Care Association (HPCA), and Western Clinicians Network (WCN) partner each year to host the Clinical Excellence & Leadership Conference. This multi-day conference brings together health care leadership from across the region to focus on health center clinical and management teams with the goal of improving overall efficiency and effectiveness in care delivery. This event, in Newport Beach June 7-9, offers an ideal way to earn CMEs while networking with fellow clinical leaders.
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Maximizing Reimbursement and Access Through Compliant CHW Billing in Nevada's Federally Qualified Health Centers
May 28, 2026
Thursday 10:00am – 11:00am PST
Community Health Workers (CHWs) serve as a vital bridge between communities and primary health care systems. Through tailored outreach, education, and care coordination, CHWs help close access gaps that contribute to poor health outcomes. They use their skills and lived experience to advocate for patients, navigate complex health systems, and connect individuals to needed services and resources. Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) rely on CHWs to effectively support and engage the populations they serve. In Nevada, CHW services are billable through Medicaid, making them a sustainable component of care delivery for FQHCs. Investing in and sustaining CHW programs strengthens access to comprehensive, high-quality primary care and improves overall community health.
After this educational session, participants will be able to:
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Explain state and payer-specific billing requirements related to CHW services within FQHCs.
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Apply CHW billing guidelines to improve reimbursement processes and expand patient access to CHW services within their organizations.
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Identify and document required elements of compliant CHW encounters to support accurate billing and audit readiness.
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Utilize a practical CHW Billing Playbook as an ongoing reference to support consistent, compliant billing practices for CHW services.
Intended Audience: CMOs, Medical Directors, Directors of Population Health, CHW Supervisors, CHW Program Managers, Clinic Managers, Billing Staff and Management
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FQHC 101: The Mission, Model, and Money Behind Community Health Centers
June 24, 2026
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
This one-hour introductory webinar provides a comprehensive foundation in the Federally Qualified Health Center model - covering the history, mission, governance, services, funding, and federal compliance requirements that define Community Health Centers. Designed for CHC staff, board members, organizations pursuing FQHC or Look-Alike status, and new employees of health centers and NVPCA.
Objectives:
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Explain the defining characteristic of a Federally Qualified Health Center and the difference between an FQHC grantee and a Look-Alike.
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Recognize the major HRSA program requirements that govern how a Community Health Center operates.
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Identify the financial benefits of FQHC designation and how NVPCA supports health centers across Nevada.
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Recognizing Intimate Partner Violence in Primary Care and Reproductive Health Settings
(Webinar 1 of 2)
June 30, 2026,
Tuesday 12:00pm – 1:00pm PST
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Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a common and consequential health issue that often intersects with sexual and reproductive health, primary care, behavioral health, and chronic disease management. Patients experiencing IPV may present with injuries, chronic pain, depression or anxiety, substance use concerns, reproductive coercion, unintended pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, delayed prenatal care, or other health needs, yet many don't disclose abuse directly.
This webinar will help primary care and reproductive health teams recognize the forms, health impacts, and clinical indicators of IPV, including reproductive coercion and other patterns of control that may affect patient safety, autonomy, and care-seeking. The session will explore how trauma, culture, stigma, confidentiality concerns, fear of retaliation, and prior negative experiences with systems may shape disclosure and engagement in care. Participants will also consider the roles of screening, case-finding, and universal education in clinical settings, with attention to how recognizing IPV can support safer, more patient-centered care.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
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Describe common forms of IPV, including reproductive coercion, and their relevance to primary care and reproductive health settings.
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Identify clinical indicators and health presentations that may raise concern for IPV.
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Explain why patients may not disclose IPV and how trauma, stigma, culture, confidentiality, and safety concerns may affect care-seeking.
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Differentiate screening, case-finding, and universal education as approaches to recognizing and addressing IPV in clinical settings.
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Webinar 2: Responding to Intimate Partner Violence in Primary Care and Reproductive Health Settings (August 2026)​​​​
About the Speaker
Tina Bloom, PhD, MPH, RN, is a nurse researcher, educator, and applied public health scholar whose work focuses on intimate partner violence, patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, and community-engaged health interventions. She has developed and delivered IPV training for health professionals and contributed to research on technology-supported safety planning, including the myPlan intervention.
This page was updated on 5.21.26
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