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DE1287: Virtual GPRA Coordinators Conference [Live Session]

 
Date: 9/22/2026 - 9/23/2026
Course Status: Available
Facility: Online
Location: Online
Level: Basic
Audience: Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants, Support Staff, DHA
Quota: 1 - 50 students
Tuition: $0.00
Hours: 6.25 (Total CDE); 1.00 (DANB Non-Clinical); 2.00 (AGD - 149); 1.00 (AGD - 550); 1.25 (AGD - 565); 2.00 (AGD - 567)
Joint Sponsorship: No
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Summary:

Virtual conference focused on GPRA reporting requirements, data systems, documentation improvement, measure updates, performance improvement strategies, and best practices to support accurate reporting and improved healthcare outcomes

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1.    Analyze GPRA reporting requirements, measure specifications, and data system changes affecting FY 2026-2027 reporting.
2.   Apply documentation improvement and data validation strategies to improve GPRA performance monitoring and reporting accuracy.
3.   Incorporate evidence-based practices and collaborative workflows that support achievement of GPRA performance goals and improve patient outcomes.

Speaker / Presenter:

Christine Brennan — For follow-up questions, please contact the speaker at christine.brennan@ihs.gov.

Linda Vigil — For follow-up questions, please contact the speaker at Linda.vigil@ihs.gov.

Vanessa Weaver — For follow-up questions, please contact the speaker at Vanessa.weaver@ihs.gov .

Megan Galope — For follow-up questions, please contact the speaker at Megan.galope@ihs.gov.

Howard Hays — For follow-up questions, please contact the speaker at Howard.hays@ihs.gov .

Chris Lamer — For follow-up questions, please contact the speaker at chris.lamer@ihs.gov.

Kayla Thompson — For follow-up questions, please contact the speaker at Kayla.thompson@ihs.gov.

Cory Williamson — For follow-up questions, please contact the speaker at Cory.williamson@ihs.gov.

Erica Ortiz — For follow-up questions, please contact the speaker at eortiz@lcthc.org.

Jancee Hansen — For follow-up questions, please contact the speaker at jhansen@buttenwc.org.

Caitlynn Gallagher — For follow-up questions, please contact the speaker at cgallagher@buttenwc.org .

Pamela End of Horn — For follow-up questions, please contact the speaker at Pamela.EndofHorn@ihs.gov.

Tamara James — For follow-up questions, please contact the speaker at Tamara.james@ihs.gov.

Nicole Stahlmann — For follow-up questions, please contact the speaker at Nicole.stahlmann@ihs.gov.

The speaker has no conflicts of interest to report.

Disclosure Policy:

It is the policy of the Indian Health Service, Division of Oral Health, that faculty/planners disclose any financial or other relationships with commercial companies whose products may be discussed in the educational activity. The Indian Health Service, Division of Oral Health, also requires that faculty disclose any unlabeled or investigative use of pharmaceutical products and medical devices. Images that have been falsified or manipulated to misrepresent treatment outcomes are prohibited.

None of the faculty/planners for this activity has a conflict of interest, and there is no use of unlabeled or investigative pharmaceutical products or medical devices. No images have been falsified or manipulated to misrepresent treatment outcomes.The educational objectives, content, and selection of educational methods and instructors are conducted independent of any commercial entity.

Accreditation:
The IHS Division of Oral Health is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider

The IHS Division of Oral Health is an accredited sponsor of continuing education under the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (CERP). ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the IHS at IHS CDE Coordinator or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ada.org

Prerequisites:

None

Tuition Payment Information:

Please Make Checks Payable to: Indian Health Service.

Tuition Policy:

Tuition must be paid in full 8 weeks prior to the start date of any course. Request for refunds must be received in writing at least two weeks before the course begins. For each refund request, there will be an administrative charge of $100. No refunds will be made to registrants who fail to attend a course. If IHS CDE program cancels a course, then 100% of the tuition will be refunded.