The Kentucky Primary Care Association (KPCA) 2026 Annual Conference is a multidisciplinary educational program designed to strengthen the capacity of community health centers and primary care organizations to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. The conference brings together clinical, operational, financial, and executive leaders from across Kentucky to explore emerging trends, evidence-based practices, and innovative strategies that support improved health outcomes and organizational sustainability.

Through keynote presentations, panel discussions, breakout sessions, and peer-to-peer learning opportunities, participants will engage in education focused on quality improvement, workforce development, financial sustainability, integrated care, maternal health, population health, governance, and operational excellence. Sessions are designed to provide practical tools and actionable strategies that can be implemented within community health center settings to improve patient care, strengthen organizational performance, and address evolving healthcare challenges.

The conference also includes Oral Health Day, a dedicated educational track focused on advancing oral health integration and improving access to dental services in underserved communities. Topics include oral health quality improvement, data-driven decision-making, teledentistry, workforce development, financial sustainability, and innovative approaches to expanding access to care through primary care and community partnerships.

Educational content is tailored to physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, dentists, dental hygienists, administrators, executives, and other healthcare professionals working in community-based primary care settings. By fostering learning, networking, and collaboration, the conference supports participants in enhancing clinical practice, improving organizational effectiveness, and advancing the health of the communities they serve.