2026 NCHA Member Winter Meeting
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
- Friday, February 20, 2026
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North Carolina’s hospitals are navigating a time of extraordinary change where strategy, innovation and advocacy must work hand in hand to ensure a strong and sustainable future.
Please join us at NCHA’s 2026 Winter Meeting as top experts share insights to help hospitals thrive amid shifting policies, challenges and expectations.
Featured Speakers Include:
- Nathan Kaufman – Strategic insights to position hospitals for peak performance
- Dr. Anu Arasu – Personalized medicine and patient-centered wellness innovations
- David Lloyd – Advancing true behavioral health parity in care delivery
- Paul Shumaker & Morgan Jackson – The politics shaping healthcare’s path forward
Mark your calendar now for this can’t-miss event bringing together hospital and health system leaders from across North Carolina to connect, learn and collaborate in shaping the future of healthcare. Click HERE for the meeting agenda.
SPONSORS, please register HERE.
MENTEES, register HERE.
In addition to Winter Meeting program, the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Grant Program, administered by the North Carolina Office of Rural Health in collaboration with the North Carolina Healthcare Foundation and its funded partners is offering a Rural Pre-conference, "The Blueprint: Rural Health Policy, Practice, & Sustainability Planning" on Feb. 18 (8 am -12 pm). This pre-conference session will bring together leaders from critical access hospitals, small rural hospitals and health systems, along with community partners, philanthropic organizations, and technical assistance experts to discuss a blueprint for transforming rural health in North Carolina — both for today and for a value-driven future. If you wish to attend, please check this option during registration.