About the Event

Join the Georgia Primary Care Association for the 2026 Fall Learning Series, November 4–5 at the Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Decatur Downtown/Emory. This two-day learning experience brings together health center professionals to strengthen clinical leadership, operational performance, and emergency preparedness.

The Clinical Leadership Network Meeting will focus on aligning Quality, Risk, Compliance, and Operations to support value-based care, while the Emergency Preparedness Workshop will provide practical strategies for emergency planning, risk assessment, communication, compliance, disaster response, and recovery. Connect with colleagues, share best practices, and strengthen your health center’s readiness and resilience.

Day 1 — Wednesday, November 4

2026 Clinical Leadership Network Meeting Agenda, 8am – 5pm 

This program offers a practical framework for uniting Quality, Risk, Compliance, and Operations professionals as one team ready to meet value-based care and payment demands. Success requires more than individual quality measures; it calls for an operating model connecting risk stratification, quality improvement, patient access, care management, and compliance. Quality guides measurement and improvement; Risk identifies vulnerabilities and limits preventable harm; Operations aligns workflows, staffing, scheduling, and communication to support timely, coordinated care.

Who Should Attend? Quality, Risk, Compliance, and Operations professionals

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Day 2 — Thursday, November 5

Emergency Preparedness Workshop, 8am – 2pm

This workshop trains participants in emergency planning, risk assessment, communication strategies, and resource management. This annual workshop is designed for health center staff who play a critical role in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. 

GPCA offers exercises to help meet CMS requirements, improve patient safety during emergencies, and establish disaster response coordination. Join this exciting opportunity to learn and collaborate with colleagues.

Who Should Attend? Clinical, administrative, and support staff responsible for managing emergency response plans, facility operations, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Cost

$125 registration for each/ $250 for both days
This includes access to all learning sessions, as well as breakfast and lunch for all attendees.

Location

Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Decatur Downtown/Emory
130 Clairemont Ave, Decatur, GA
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Speakers

Janice Wilkerson

RN, CPHQ
Quality, Risk, & Compliance Manager
Georgia Primary Care Association

Candace Thomas

RN, PCMH, CCE
Quality Data Analyst
Georgia Primary Care Association

Gianna Van Winkle

Director of Emergency Management Programs
Florida Association of Community Health Centers, Inc.

Mallory Garrett

Director of Emergency Preparedness
Georgia Hospital Association

Shira Goldstein

Head of Programs, U.S & Territories
International Medical Corps

Joycelyn Yanis

Ph.D.
Chief Quality Officer
Albany Area Primary Health Care, Inc.

Jackie MacLeod

Senior Specialist Technical Training
International Medical Corps

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October 30, 2026 3:59 PM

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