Iowa PCA Events

This training is for Iowa health centers participating in the Colorectal Cancer Screening Grant. We will use this time for peer sharing and learning, and training on ways to increase CRCS rates. Health center staff is welcome to join, and due to size, please limit it to 3 staff member per site. Registration required. Please contact Devon Gurnett for additional information. 

When: The annual UDS training will be conducted virtually in a series of two trainings as follows. Participants should plan to attend all sessions for a full and comprehensive understanding of the complete UDS report.  

• Tuesday, December 5th, 9:00AM – 12:15PM 
• Wednesday, December 6th, 9:00AM – 12:15PM 

Where: Virtual via Zoom. A link to join the session will be available after registration is complete. 

Objectives: 

• Understand the who, what, when, where, and how of UDS reporting.  
• Discuss common reporting errors and tips for success 
• Review key resources and supports available.  

Attendees will:  

• Gain an understanding of reporting the UDS including the patient profile, reporting clinical services and quality of care indicators, operational and financial tables, and other required UDS reporting forms.  
• Learn about the new requirements included in 2023 reporting. 
• Learn tips for success including strategies for submission. 
• Receive valuable resources that provide further reporting guidance. 

For questions regarding registration, please contact: Liz Rosa, , (515)220-7030

Registration closes on 12/04/2023  

Open to Behavioral Health staff at all health centers.

 The Communications & Engagement Committee will have Peer Learning to share updates, ask questions, brainstorm events and processes, and connect with other marketing and communications staff. Please contact Rebecca Clair for additional information. 

Contact Maggie Koenig for more information.

Open to Iowa PCA CEO, CFO, CMO, and any other relevant staff working on APM

Led by a panel of behavioral health experts, the Behavioral Health ECHO helps participants learn best practices for treating common mental health conditions, connect with peers from around the state to discuss and learn best practices in identifying and treating BH issues. The curriculum is delivered at no-cost, through case-based learning strategies via video conferencing technology.

Register by emailing .

Please hold your calendars for our annual strategic agility session, which is being held the day before the IowaHealth+ Board meeting on December 13th. The Iowa PCA team is working to draft a session purpose and agenda so we can provide better guidance about which additional health center leaders we recommend attend this session with you. More information is forthcoming: please reach out with any questions!

Open to IowaHealth+ Members

Purpose: Define components of the IowaHealth+ Model of Care to do the following:

• Articulate how our network functions, relates to other systems, and produces desired outcomes (roles, responsibilities, etc.)
• Standardize necessary definitions, processes, and components to ensure we can meet expectations (contractual and otherwise)

IowaHealth+ Operating Agreement – Committee Description

6.15 Consumer Advisory Committee. There shall be a Consumer Advisory Committee which provides advice to the Board on Company policies and programs including, but not limited to, policies and programs related to cultural competency; outreach plans; and beneficiary educational materials, prevention programs, and satisfaction surveys.

Participation is required and tracked for the Participation Standards

Attendees include: Certified Application Counselors, Registration Leadership, other health center leadership as identified by the health center. (Members only)

Meeting to determine and execute on a set of workforce strategies that can be supported at the network level based on priorities and data within the health centers.

Connect with other Human Resource peers within Iowa's Health Centers to peer share evidence based best practices in HR.

Register by emailing . Contact Megan Westerly for more information. 

Open to all CMOs

A networking opportunity for health center CMO/Medical Directors to share best practices, standards of care, and discuss clinical needs of their health centers with their peers across Iowa.

This Peer Review is open to Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) at all health centers. Contact Tiffany Conroy for more info and to receive calendar invite. Registration required. 

Open to IowaHealth+ Members

Purpose: Define components of the IowaHealth+ Model of Care to do the following:

• Articulate how our network functions, relates to other systems, and produces desired outcomes (roles, responsibilities, etc.)
• Standardize necessary definitions, processes, and components to ensure we can meet expectations (contractual and otherwise)

Open to Behavioral Health staff at all health centers.

Open to IowaHealth+ members

Monthly Iowa PCA facilitated Human Resources meeting for peer connection and learning. Please contact Nicole Hudson for additional information.

Iowa's premier conference on community health and rural healthcare will be back in 2024 for an event full of inspiration, reflection, and education. This year we are bringing together our Annual Conference and Day on the Hill for one combined event, allowing attendees to experience our top-of-the-class conference and learn about and help support our advocacy efforts.

Learn more about the Iowa Community Health Conference today!

Monthly Iowa PCA facilitated Human Resources meeting for peer connection and learning. Please contact Nicole Hudson for additional information.

Open to members only. Registration will open January 1, 2024. More event information will be shared soon. Please contact Liz Rosa for additional information. 

Monthly Iowa PCA facilitated Human Resources meeting for peer connection and learning. Please contact Nicole Hudson for additional information.

Monthly Iowa PCA facilitated Human Resources meeting for peer connection and learning. Please contact Nicole Hudson for additional information.

Open to members only. We will be hosting a combined MNOHI Cohort 1 and 2 in-person event focused on sustainability. More details coming soon! Please contact Addie Trueblood for additional information. 

Monthly Iowa PCA facilitated Human Resources meeting for peer connection and learning. Please contact Nicole Hudson for additional information.

Monthly Iowa PCA facilitated Human Resources meeting for peer connection and learning. Please contact Nicole Hudson for additional information.