Overview

As the country’s health care delivery system adopts improvements necessitated by the drive for lower costs and higher quality, Community Health Centers must adapt, advance, and innovate. The Center for Innovation will work to identify, support, and replicate groundbreaking approaches to practice innovation, workforce development, and collaborative arrangements in the delivery of health care.

NACHC’s Center for Innovation will evaluate existing best and promising practices and determine opportunities for value and scalability to further the health center mission.

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Vision Statement

To create a future where innovation empowers Community Health Centers to deliver optimal health for all who need it.

Mission Statement

Facilitate CHC-led innovation, through tech and collaborations.

The Center’s work is supported by a generous grant from the RCHN Community Health Foundation.

For more information, please contact us at innovation@nachc.org.

Meet NACHC’s Innovation Advisory Council

Announcements

Innovation EX

Hosted at NACHC’s signature conferences, InnovationEx is a dynamic destination where healthcare leaders engage with visionary industry keynotes and curated panels focused on creative problem-solving. The program features the TechQuity Tank, where companies pitch innovative solutions specifically aligned with community health needs, alongside collaborative discussions that showcase the synergy required to scale clinical and operational innovation. Beyond strategic learning, attendees enjoy interactive demos, live audience engagement, and unique networking moments designed to expand professional connections and fuel future-ready collaboration.

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NACHC Innovation Incubator 2026

The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) is pleased to announce the 8 health centers selected for the 2026 Innovation Incubator cohort! This year’s program is focused on one of the most pressing challenges: Financial Diversification & Sustainability. In an era of shifting payer models and rising operational costs, these health center innovators are stepping up to design, pilot, and test solutions that will secure the long-term viability of the Health Center movement.

Please join us in congratulating our 2026 winners: