Improving the health of rural Kentuckians.
Conference Registration Is Now Closed
Thank you to everyone who registered for the 2026 KRHA Annual Conference!
We look forward to seeing you in Bowling Green, November 19–20!
Conference Agendas
View the Main Conference schedule below, or open the printable agendas for the Main Conference, Student Track, and Kentucky Hepatitis Academic Mentorship Program (KHAMP).
All conference agenda times are Central Time (CT).
Session information is subject to change. Agenda PDFs open in a new tab.
2026 KRHA Annual Conference Agenda
Explore the Main Conference Track schedule for the 2026 KRHA Annual Conference.
Main Conference Track
Day 1 – Thursday, November 19, 2026
| Time | Location | Session |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Knicely West Lobby Atrium | Registration, Networking, and Silent Auction Open |
| 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM | Main Ballroom 208 A–F | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:45 AM – 9:00 AM | Main Ballroom 208 A–F |
Conference Welcome LeAndre Knox, KRHA Executive Director National Rural Health Day Proclamation – Amanda Dennison, KRHA Immediate Past President |
| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Main Ballroom 208 A–F |
Rural Health Policy Update Zil Joyce Dixon Romero, MPM Senior State Government Affairs Manager National Rural Health Association |
| 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Main Ballroom 208 A–F |
Kentucky Medicaid Update Commissioner Lisa Lee Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services |
| 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM | Networking Break | |
| 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM |
Breakout #1: 163A Breakout #2: 163C |
Breakout #1: Practice Transformation – What Does That Mean?
Charles James, North American HMS
Breakout #2: Improving Access to Assistive Technology for Rural Individuals with Disabilities
Keisha Wells & Patrick Kitzman UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health / ACAT |
| 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM | Main Ballroom 208 A–F |
Lunch & Awards Dan Martin Leadership Award Ernie Scott Leadership Award KRHA Legislative Advocate of the Year Kentucky Office of Rural Health Community Star Award Student Chapter Scholarship Awards |
| 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM |
Breakout #1: 163A Breakout #2: 163C |
Breakout #1: From Overwhelmed to Ahead: A Practical Framework for AI-Assisted Compliance in RHCs
Tonne McCoy, Rural Health Advisory
Breakout #2: Advancing Lung and Colorectal Cancer Screening in Rural Kentucky
Nirvana Nawar & Shelby VanAlstine
Kentucky Department for Public Health |
| 2:30 PM – 2:45 PM | Networking Break | |
| 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM |
Breakout #1: 163A Breakout #2: 163C |
Breakout #1: RHC Compliance Essentials: Moving Beyond Survey Survival to a Culture of Operational Excellence
Tawnya Brock, AdventHealth Manchester / QUAD A
Breakout #2: Cancer Control Efforts in Rural Kentucky – Prevention, Screening and Survivorship
Jaime Daniel, Kentucky Cancer Program |
| 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM | Networking / Transition Break | |
| 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Breakout #1: 163A Breakout #2: 163C |
Breakout #1: Elevating Revenue Cycle Performance: How Leadership Alignment Drives Cash Collections
Amy Graham & Ryan Breneman Stroudwater
Breakout #2: Movement as Medicine: Rural Health's Role for the Medicare Population
Pete Fronte, Altura |
Day 2 – Friday, November 20, 2026
| Time | Location | Session |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Knicely Center West Lobby Atrium | Registration & Networking |
| 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Main Ballroom 208 A–F | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM | Main Ballroom 208 A–F |
Final Welcome & Announcement of Silent Auction Winners Amanda Dennison, KRHA Immediate Past President |
| 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM | Main Ballroom 208 A–F | Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) |
| 9:45 AM – 10:00 AM | Networking / Transition Break | |
| 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
Breakout #1: 163A Breakout #2: 163C |
Breakout #1: Understanding the Illicit Opiate Supply in Kentucky and Emerging Drugs
Regan Baum, PharmD, BCCCP University of Kentucky
Breakout #2: Mobile Integrated Health: What Is It and How Can It Help Kentucky?
Scott Helle, Kentucky Office of Rural Health |
| 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM | Networking / Transition Break | |
| 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM |
Breakout #1: 163A Breakout #2: 163C |
Breakout #1: Building the Rural Health Workforce of Tomorrow: HealthForce Kentucky's Approach to Sustainable Workforce Development
Bruce Williams, HealthForce Kentucky
Breakout #2: State of Rural Health in Kentucky: What Has Changed, What Hasn't, and What Rural Providers Are Telling Us Comes Next
Matt Coleman, Director Kentucky Office of Rural Health |
Plan Your Conference Visit
We're looking forward to welcoming you to the 2026 KRHA Annual Conference! Review the guides below for arrival information, check-in details, conference schedules, and helpful tips before you arrive in Bowling Green.
Attendee Information Guide
Find check-in times, conference locations, breakfast details, Wi-Fi information, and instructions for accessing the conference app.
View Attendee Guide (PDF) →Exhibitor Information Guide
Review setup times, exhibitor check-in procedures, table information, shipping guidelines, and breakdown instructions.
View Exhibitor Guide (PDF) →Reminder: All conference times are Central Time. Questions? Contact krhaadmin@kentuckyruralhealth.org .
Conference Information
Use the information below to plan your stay and prepare for the 2026 KRHA Annual Conference in Bowling Green.
Conference App
The conference app will include schedule updates, speaker information, exhibitor details, reminders, and event policies.
Access information will be shared with registered attendees closer to the conference.
Hotel Accommodations
The KRHA Annual Conference room block is now closed.
Attendees who still need accommodations may contact the hotels directly to ask about current rates and availability.
Conference Hotel Options:
Fairfield Inn & Suites Bowling Green
TownePlace Suites Bowling Green
Location & Parking
The 2026 KRHA Annual Conference will be held at the WKU Knicely Conference Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Venue:
WKU Knicely Conference Center
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Questions?
Contact krhaadmin@kentuckyruralhealth.org for conference-related questions.
