InnovationEx
Experience health center innovation and expand your network!
Hosted by NACHC’s Center for Innovation at our signature conferences, InnovationEx is an opportunity for innovators from healthcare organizations across the country to come together to discuss creative problem solving through curated panels and discussions.
Attendees will share their successes and challenges in innovating community health care, network with other passionate innovators, and hear from experts in the field.
Questions? Contact NACHC’s Innovation Team at innovation@nachc.org.
Past InnovationEx
InnovationEx @The Policy & Issues Forum
Monday, February 9, 2026
TechQuity Tank: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
NACHC Select Networking Event: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Keynote by Andrey Ostrovsky, MD & a 5X’s Demo 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
InnovationEx Panel Discussion 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
InnovationEx will be held in the Expo Hall
Event Highlights – New to the 2026 Policy & Issues Forum:
Free admission to InnovationEx for all Monday and Tuesday conference attendees. No additional registration needed – just join us in the Expo Hall!
Monday: NACHC Select Networking Ice Cream social – get the scoop on special member deals and grab a scoop of ice cream to enjoy!
Tuesday: join us for Espresso Bar between sessions to fuel conversations with cappuccinos and more
2026 Policy & Issues Forum InnovationEx Schedule & Objectives
Monday February 9
- 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – InnovationEx: TechQuity Tank
- Hear directly from companies developing innovative healthcare and technology solutions during a live “pitch” session. Companies will describe their solution and how it can support health center efforts to advance high quality healthcare for all. Following the “pitch”, TechQuity Tank judges will engage in a conversation to explore why and how each solution could be adopted by health centers around the country.
- 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – InnovationEx: NACHC Select Networking Ice Cream Social
- Experience a high-energy “sweet treat” networking event designed to blend professional discovery with an informal atmosphere. While enjoying a selection of premium ice cream, attendees can engage with NACHC Select partners to unlock exclusive member discounts!
Tuesday February 10
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – InnovationEx: Keynote with Dr. Andrey Ostrovsky
- Join Dr. Andrey Ostrovsky as he leverages his unique vantage point as the former Chief Medical Officer of the US Medicaid program and social entrepreneur to bridge the gap between regulatory policy and frontline clinical innovation.
- 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM – InnovationEx: Innovation in Today’s Medicaid Landscape
- This panel discussion explores strategic frameworks for health centers to sustain and scale innovation through multi-sector partnerships and collective action within the NACHC network. Experts will discuss how to leverage collaborative models and private-sector synergies to maintain high-quality care delivery amidst the financial pressures of a contracting Medicaid landscape.