MHCA LTC Leadership Summit

Developing the Next Generation of Long-Term Care Leaders
(formerly MHCA Mid-Year Conference & Lobby Day)

MHCA LTC Leadership Summit is designed to develop the next generation of long-term care leaders. Through targeted education, exploration of hot topics in LTC, and hands-on advocacy at the Capitol, participants gain the skills, confidence, and connections they need to lead effectively and make a lasting impact in the field.

Proposed Agenda and Sessions

February 24, 2026

• 9:00 a.m.  – Check in/coffee/networking
• 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – “Leadership and Branding in Long Term Care”-1.5 Administrative CEUs- Speaker:  Chris Cheetham West
• 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Lunch and AHCA Regulatory Update – 1.0 Administrative CEUs- Speaker: Rikki Holmes, AHCA
• 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – “Five Stars, One Mission: Using CMS Data to Drive Better Resident Outcomes”  -  1.5 Patient Care CEUs- Speaker – Nicky Martin, QIPMO
• 3:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. - “Building Bridges:  Effective Legislative Engagement and Advocacy for Future LTC Leaders” – 1.5 Administrative CEUs - Speaker:  Nikki Strong

February 25, 2026

• 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast and Education Session - “The Power of Belonging:  Why Our Association Matters and How You Can Make a Difference” – 1.0 Administrative CEU - Speakers Meghan Travis Henderson and Chris McBratney
• 9:00 a.m.-   Capitol Visits
• 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. - Lunch
• 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – “The Impact of Accurate MDS Completion on Quality Care and Sustainable Financial Performance” – 1.5 Patient Care CEUs - Speakers:  Forvis Mazars
• 3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. – “Why People Stay: The Leadership Behaviors That Create
• Commitment in Long-Term Care or Sustaining Teams in Emotionally Demanding Work” – 2.0 Administrative CEUs - Speaker: Rae Lyon
• 6:30 p.m. – Dinner with MHCA Board Members and sponsors

February 26, 2025

• 8:00 a.m. – Light breakfast/networking/round table best practices
• 10:00 a.m. – MHCA Board Meeting – 1.5 Administrative CEUs
• 12:00 p.m.  – Lunch

Hotel Information:

You can book your room(s) at the DoubleTree using the link below: (cut off day – January 24, 2026)

https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/jefdtdt-90u-90475936-8bad-4dd4-a930-e222bd4c076e/

We look forward to seeing you at the Summit!