Clinical Leaders Training Institute (August 27-28, 2026)

Program Information

This is a two-day training for community health center (CHC) clinicians to learn about different aspects of CHC operations, expectations as clinical leaders, and how they fit into the overall governance structure of CHCs. This is the first clinical leadership program designed specifically for FQHCs in the Midwest. IPHCA has been hosting the introductory and advanced courses since 2012. Attendees will gain extensive knowledge and be provided with many peer networking opportunities.

This activity met on August 27 from 8:30am - 5:15pm and August 28 from 8:30am - 3:15pm. Register for this activity if you attended to claim your credits.

Target Audience

This activity is appropriate for the following audiences:

  • Dentists
  • Social Workers
  • Psychologists
  • Medical Providers (MDs, DOs, NPs)
  • Physician Assistants/Associates
  • Nurses
  • Registered Dietitians
  • Pharmacists
  • Other members of the care team

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to do the following:

  • Gain knowledge about the history of the CHC model, its unique features, funding sources, regulatory expectations and supporting organizations. 
  • Develop an understanding of the role of a CHC medical, dental, and behavioral health director and how each fit into the overall CHC governance structure. 
  • Learn about management and leadership principles, styles, and skills, and how each relates to a medical/dental/behavioral health director's role. 
  • Attendees will also learn about human resource principles including performance management and conflict resolution as it applies to the director’s role.
  • Enhance proficiency as it relates to quality improvement and peer review in CHC settings. 
  • Learn tools for preventing burnout and promoting wellness.
  • Learn how to read and create a health center budget and how to support financial sustainability. 
  • Gain knowledge around the 340B program.
  • Understand the work being done through the Illinois Department of Public Health to improve the health of Illinois residents.

AMA Designation Statement

Moses/Weitzman Health System Inc. designates this Live activity for a maximum of 10.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Activity summary

Available credit: 
  • 10.25 AAPA Category I CME
    Through Joint Accreditation, Moses/Weitzman Health Center, Inc./Weitzman Institute is able to provide American Academy of PAs (AAPA) credit to physician assistants at its activities. Participants should only claim commensurate credit with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 10.25 ACE/ASWB
    Through Joint Accreditation Moses/Weitzman Health Center, Inc./Weitzman Institute is able to provide Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) credit to social workers at its activities.
  • 10.25 ACPE
    Through Joint Accreditation, Moses/Weitzman Health Center, Inc./Weitzman Institute is able to provide Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) credit to pharmacists at its activities.
  • 10.25 ADA CERP
    Through Joint Accreditation, Moses/Weitzman Health Center, Inc./Weitzman Institute is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
  • 10.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Through Joint Accreditation, Moses/Weitzman Health Center, Inc./Weitzman Institute is able to provide AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ to physicians at its activities via Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
  • 10.25 ANCC
    Through Joint Accreditation, Moses/Weitzman Health Center, Inc./Weitzman Institute is able to provide American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) nursing credit to nurses at its activities.
  • 10.25 APA
    Through Joint Accreditation, Moses/Weitzman Health Center, Inc./Weitzman Institute is able to provide American Psychological Association (APA) credit to psychologists at its activities.
  • 10.25 CDR
    Through Joint Accreditation, Moses/Weitzman Health Center, Inc./Weitzman Institute is able to provide CDR credits to registered dieticians at its activities.
  • 10.25 Participation Hour(s)
    You are able to download an unaccredited Participation Certificate for your records if you are not able to use any of the credit types provided for this activity or if this activity does not offer accredited CME/CE credits.
Activity opens: 
08/27/2026
Activity expires: 
02/28/2027

Schedule

Thursday, August 27, 2026 (5.0 credits total)

  • Clinical Quality Improvement - 10:30-11:45am (1.25 credits)

  • Rethinking Access and Productivity in Primary Care - 12:30-1:45pm (1.25 credits)

  • Community Health Center Management and Clinical Leadership - 1:45-3:15pm (1.5 credits)

  • Human Resources for the Clinical Leader - 3:15-4:15pm (1.0 credit) 

Friday, August 28, 2026 (5.25 credits total)

  • Addressing Burnout Through Practical Solutions for Your Team - 9:00-10:30am (1.5 credits)

  • CHC Finance for Clinical Leaders - 10:30am-12:00pm (1.5 credits)

  • IDPH Program and Priorities - 12:45-2:00pm (1.25 credits)

  • 340B 101 - 2:00-3:00pm (1.0 credit)

Weitzman Institute Disclosure Statement

It is the policy of the Weitzman Institute to ensure that Continuing Education (CE) activities are independent and free of commercial bias. To ensure educational content is objective, balanced, and guarantee content presented is in the best interest of its learners' and the public, the Weitzman Institute requires that everyone in a position to control educational content disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies within the prior 24 months. An ineligible company is one whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. Examples can be found at accme.org.

Faculty participating in a Weitzman Institute-sponsored activity must disclose to the planning committee and audience all financial or other relationship(s) with ineligible companies.

All disclosures of potential relevant financial relationships have been reviewed and mitigated through Moses/Weitzman Health System’s accreditation review process.

Planners & Speakers

  • Karole Lakota-Treese, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Performance Improvement, PCC Community Wellness Center 
  • Erin Howes, MPH, Chief Population Health Officer, PrimeCare Health
  • Lee Francis, M.D., MPH, Chief Executive Officer, Erie Family Health Center, Inc. 
  • Adriana Diaz, Director Human Resources, Erie Family Health Center, Inc. 
  • Stacy Agosto, LCSW, CADC, Behavioral Health/SUD Consultant
  • Ryan Gadia, CPA, Chief Financial Officer, Esperanza Health Centers
  • Arti Barnes, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Illinois Department of Public Health        
  • Jennifer Seo, MD, JD, Pediatric Medicine Medical Advisor, Illinois Department of Public Health 
  • Hannah Rowell, Director of 340B Services, Draffin Tucker

Disclosures

  • Hannah Rowell - Stock: NanoViricides (NNVC)

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Illinois Primary Health Care Association and Moses/Weitzman Health System, Inc./Weitzman Institute. Moses/Weitzman Health System, Inc. is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credential Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Additional credits are available for Physician Assistants/Associates. 

By completing this activity, you provide Moses/Weitzman Health System Inc. the permission to share completion data with the ACCME and the certifying board(s).

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Please note that continuing education credit requirements differ by state, jurisdiction, and licensing agency. It is your responsibility to confirm if your licensing/credentialing agency will accept the credits offered by this activity.

Available Credit

  • 10.25 AAPA Category I CME
    Through Joint Accreditation, Moses/Weitzman Health Center, Inc./Weitzman Institute is able to provide American Academy of PAs (AAPA) credit to physician assistants at its activities. Participants should only claim commensurate credit with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 10.25 ACE/ASWB
    Through Joint Accreditation Moses/Weitzman Health Center, Inc./Weitzman Institute is able to provide Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) credit to social workers at its activities.
  • 10.25 ACPE
    Through Joint Accreditation, Moses/Weitzman Health Center, Inc./Weitzman Institute is able to provide Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) credit to pharmacists at its activities.
  • 10.25 ADA CERP
    Through Joint Accreditation, Moses/Weitzman Health Center, Inc./Weitzman Institute is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.
  • 10.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Through Joint Accreditation, Moses/Weitzman Health Center, Inc./Weitzman Institute is able to provide AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ to physicians at its activities via Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
  • 10.25 ANCC
    Through Joint Accreditation, Moses/Weitzman Health Center, Inc./Weitzman Institute is able to provide American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) nursing credit to nurses at its activities.
  • 10.25 APA
    Through Joint Accreditation, Moses/Weitzman Health Center, Inc./Weitzman Institute is able to provide American Psychological Association (APA) credit to psychologists at its activities.
  • 10.25 CDR
    Through Joint Accreditation, Moses/Weitzman Health Center, Inc./Weitzman Institute is able to provide CDR credits to registered dieticians at its activities.
  • 10.25 Participation Hour(s)
    You are able to download an unaccredited Participation Certificate for your records if you are not able to use any of the credit types provided for this activity or if this activity does not offer accredited CME/CE credits.
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