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Health Center Essentials

CE Credit Available

CMH3 - Programmatic Approach to Essential Services & Revenue Optimization – Practice Transformation Strategies to Ensure Scalability & Sustainability of Your Medical & Dental Programs

Monday, August 18, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CT
Location: Crystal C (West Tower, Lobby Level)
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: • Basic understanding of FQHC operations – Familiarity with the structure, funding, and mission of Federally Qualified Health Centers.
• Knowledge of revenue cycle management – General awareness of billing, payer mix, and reimbursement processes in healthcare.
• Experience in healthcare administration or clinical leadership – Professionals involved in decision-making, financial planning, or practice management.
• Interest in practice transformation strategies – Willingness to explore operational efficiencies, value-based care models, and sustainability initiatives.
CPE: 1.2
CME: 1.0
CE: 0
CEU: 1.0
Session Description: Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) play a critical role in providing essential medical and dental services to underserved populations. However, maintaining financial sustainability while expanding service delivery requires a strategic, programmatic approach. This session will explore best practices for optimizing revenue and ensuring long-term scalability of FQHC medical and dental programs through data-driven practice transformation strategies.
Attendees will gain insights into the integration of operational efficiencies, value-based care models, and innovative billing practices to maximize reimbursement while maintaining high-quality patient care. The presentation will address key elements such as provider productivity, payer mix diversification, and the effective use of HIT to streamline workflows and enhance revenue cycle management
We will discuss how FQHCs can leverage practice transformation strategies to sustain and expand essential services. Case studies will highlight successful implementation strategies, focusing on how organizations have improved financial performance without compromising their mission-driven care.
This session is designed for FQHC executives, administrators, and clinical leaders seeking actionable strategies to drive operational excellence, improve patient outcomes, and create a sustainable foundation for growth. By adopting a structured, programmatic approach, FQHCs can position themselves to meet rapidly evolving demands while securing long-term financial viability.
Join us to explore innovative solutions and practical frameworks that ensure the scalability and sustainability of your FQHC’s medical and dental programs, empowering your organization to thrive in an increasingly complex healthcare landscape.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify key revenue optimization strategies that enhance financial sustainability in FQHC medical and dental programs, including payer mix diversification, reimbursement maximization, and value-based care integration.
  • Analyze practice transformation frameworks that improve operational efficiency, provider productivity, and patient access while maintaining high-quality care delivery.
  • Develop a scalable and sustainable approach to service expansion by leveraging strategies that align clinical operations and financial management to sustain, grow, and optimize essential medical and dental services.