Core Competency: multiple CFO core competencies, see topic list

Currently Accepting Applications for the 25-26 NLE CFO Cohort
Registration Deadline: October 3, 2025

Overview

NACHC’s Leadership Exchange for Chief Financial Officers (NLE CFO) is a six-month training program for health center CFOs to grow in proficiency of selected core competencies and learn with and from peers. The program includes expert-led courses, practice-based capstone projects, mentorship from experienced FQHC CFOs, and peer networking.

Learning Objectives

• Strengthen leadership and business skills for practical use in health center finance.
• Apply emotional intelligence and effective communication in your role as a financial leader.
• Build a professional network of peers and mentors in the health center field.

Topics Include

• Emotional intelligence and communication skills
• Grants management
• Revenue cycle and reimbursement
• Information management and security
• Understanding 340B and Pharmacy
• Finances in FQHCS
• Financial strategy
• Departmental leadership

Best For

This training is most appropriate for individuals new to the CFO role, new to the health center field as a CFO, or those seeking a financial leadership education. The sessions address core competency development for learners at the novice, advanced beginner, competent levels. It is open for all health center CFOs (or equivalents) to apply.

Course Format/Schedule

The NLE is a six-month program cohort-based learning program. Participants will attend two in-person sessions and six-monthly virtual sessions . In groups led by an experienced CFO mentor, participants complete and present a capstone project.

• October 19-20, 2025: In-person Opening Session
• November - April: Monthly Virtual Sessions
• April 27: In-person Closing Session

Registration Information

Registration: $750, We recognize this is a challenging period for CHC executives, so we’re pleased to offer Leadership Exchanges at this reduced rate.

The registration fee includes participant fees for all in-person and virtual workshop attendance, mentor group participation, and breakfast and lunch at the in-person events. Registration does not include hotel costs or other travel expenses.

How to Apply

Potential participants must complete an application and be accepted into this program. Upon submission of the application, NACHC staff will review your application and notify you of your acceptance within five business days. After the application is accepted, NACHC will send the participant registration/payment instructions and any relevant hotel block information. Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel arrangements to in-person events. Hotel costs and any other travel expenses are not included in the registration fees.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the course is full (approximately 70 participants) or until registration closes on October 3. A waiting list will be developed once the course has reached capacity. Wait listed applicants will be given priority to fill a cancellation spot.

Additional Information

See the full course outline here.

Cancellation Policy

For more information regarding refund, concerns and/or program cancellation policies, please contact our offices at trainings@nachc.com

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This program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 16 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.