PCAGS - PCA & HCCN General Session (By Invitation Only)

Saturday, August 16, 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CT

Location: Regency AB (West Tower, Ballroom Level)

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This dynamic general session brings together over 200 leaders from Primary Care Associations (PCAs), Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCNs), and National Training and Technical Assistance Partners (NTTAPs) to explore innovative strategies, align efforts, and foster partnerships that enhance the health center program’s ability to serve diverse and underserved communities. The session will highlight opportunities for cross-sector collaboration, showcase successful initiatives, and provide insights on leveraging federal resources to meet current challenges and build a more resilient, responsive, and high-quality, data-driven health care system.

Speaker(s)

Sonja Bachus, MJ, CHCEF

SVP, Primary Care Associations & Health Center Controlled Networks
NACHC

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Candice Chen, MD, MPH

Acting Associate Administrator, Health Workforce
Health Resources and Services Administration/US HHS
Rose Duhan

Chair, NACHC PCA Leadership Committee and President and CEO
Community Health Care Association of New York State
Andrew Hamilton, RN, BSN, MS

Chief Informatics Officer
AllianceChicago
Paloma Hernandez, MS, MPH

Chair, NACHC Board of Directors and President and CEO
Urban Health Plan
James Macrae, MA, MPP

Associate Administrator, Bureau of Primary Health Care
Health Resources and Services Administration/US HHS
Tom Morris, MPA

Associate Administrator, Rural Health Policy
Health Resources and Services Administration/US HHS
Kyu Rhee, MD, MPP

President and CEO
NACHC
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Relja Ugrinic, MSE, PMP

Director of Marketing
NACHC
Angelique Wilkins, MPS

Chief Communications and Engagement Officer
NACHC