IPHCA Annual Leadership Conference 2026

Inspiring ideas. Stronger teams. Healthier communities.

Join us at the IPHCA’s 2026 Annual Leadership Conference in Peoria, where more than 500 community health center leaders, clinicians, board members, operations professionals, and policy advocates will come together to explore what’s next for community-based care.

This year’s program focuses on advancing the value of CHCs through innovation, workforce development, and organizational transformation, with sessions covering topics such as strengthening recruitment and retention, building resilient organizations, improving quality and UDS performance, expanding care coordination, fundraising for FQHCs, integrated behavioral health and addiction treatment programs, population health initiatives, and emerging clinical care strategies.

Attendees can expect practical ideas they can bring back to their organizations, along with opportunities to exchange experiences with peers facing similar challenges across Illinois.

Whether you’re leading strategic initiatives, managing operations, overseeing clinical programs, or shaping workforce and policy efforts, you’ll leave with new perspectives, actionable takeaways, and connections that can help support your organization’s mission and impact in the communities it serves.

Be sure to attend this informative session presented by CLA’s Nik Boyer and Andy Harleman:

AI Powered Productivity: Backoffice and Finance Innovations

Friday, September 25  |  11 a.m. – noon 

Artificial intelligence is moving from concept to day-to-day business application. Join CLA for a discussion of how health care organizations are using AI to support finance, accounting, and administrative functions, from automating routine processes and accelerating data analysis to improving forecasting and operational visibility. 

Attendees will come away with a practical framework for evaluating AI opportunities, understanding potential risks, and identifying use cases that align with their organization’s goals and resources.