ImproveCareNow is transforming care, health and costs for all children and youth with IBD through continuous improvement, innovation and discovery. Here are some of the events and opportunities happening in ImproveCareNow
2026 ImproveCareNow Open House
On Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. ET (3:30 - 5 p.m. PT) the ImproveCareNow Community is hosting an Open House on Zoom!
Join us for an engaging event where you’ll:
- Connect with members of the Patient Advisory Council and Parent/Family Advisory Council
- Learn about support groups offered by the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
- Explore an educational session on Understanding Medical Traumatic Stress
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet others in our community, discover what ImproveCareNow is all about, and find out how you can get involved!
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ImproveCareNow Open House is the new name for the Virtual Community Conference we have hosted since 2017. New name - same great content!
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>>Check out videos from past Virtual Community Conferences
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Spring 2026 Live Online Community Conference
Save the Date for the Spring 2026 Live Online Community Conference on April 23, 2026. The timing of the event is subject to change until the agenda is finalized.
Call for Proposals
The ImproveCareNow Community Conference is an opportunity to all teach and all learn. We welcome our community members to submit a proposal to lead a collaborative session at the Spring Live Online Community Conference taking place on April 23, 2026.
⭐ Please read the full Call for Proposals Instructions, commitment requirements, and timeline before submitting.
Proposals are due January 2, 2026.
Registration & Cost
We've heard your feedback, and and in line with our commitment to make our events more accessible, we are thrilled to offer all of the same IBD educational content, virtual engagement, and inspiration at our Spring 2026 Live Online Community Conference at a reduced cost.
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ALL Patients, Parents/Caregivers: No Charge!
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ICN Participating Center QI Team Member (Coordinator, Dietitian, Psychosocial, etc.): $40 ($75)
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ICN Participating Center Physician and Advanced Practice Clinician: $100 ($200)
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Commercial/Industry, Non-participating Center Physician/QI, Other: $200 ($400)
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Group Rate (10 or more attendees from an ICN Care Center): $800
Registration will open at the end of January, 2026.
Continuing Education
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Cincinnati Children’s and ICN, Inc. Cincinnati Children’s is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change. This activity is approved for continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours. Completion of this CME activity, which includes learner assessment and feedback, enables the learner to earn points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program.
ImproveCareNow is made up of more than 100 care centers and has a presence on three continents, with 90% of the highest ranked pediatric gastroenterology programs in the U.S., including many U.S. News and World Reports 2024/2025 Honor Roll Children’s Hospitals as members. With 960 pediatric gastroenterologists and more than 29,500 active IBD patients, ImproveCareNow reaches approximately 55% of IBD patients in the U.S. cared for by pediatric gastroenterologists. ImproveCareNow Community Conferences present the ideal opportunity to engage with these committed healthcare providers, patients and parents, and to learn about recent results in our research and improvement efforts.
Fall 2026 Community Conference
Save the Date for the Fall 2026 Community Conference on September 16 - 18, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. Exact time of event TBD and subject to change.
ImproveCareNow is made up of more than 100 care centers and has a presence on three continents, with 90% of the highest ranked pediatric gastroenterology programs in the U.S., including many U.S. News and World Reports 2024/2025 Honor Roll Children’s Hospitals as members. With 960 pediatric gastroenterologists and more than 29,500 active IBD patients, ImproveCareNow reaches approximately 55% of IBD patients in the U.S. cared for by pediatric gastroenterologists. ImproveCareNow Community Conferences present the ideal opportunity to engage with these committed healthcare providers, patients and parents, and to learn about recent results in our research and improvement efforts.
Current Approaches to Screening for, Diagnosing, and Managing Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis in Pediatric Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease Among Pediatric Gastroenterologists
We invite you to participate in a brief survey exploring current practices in the care of pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who also have primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). This population presents unique challenges, and there is limited literature guiding optimal management.
The goal of this survey is to better understand how providers approach diagnosis, surveillance, and treatment in this subgroup, and to identify areas where consensus or guidance may be needed. Your input will be invaluable in shaping future discussions and research priorities.
The survey should take approximately 5 mins to complete, and responses will be kept anonymous. Your participation in this survey is voluntary. You will receive no direct benefits from participating in this survey research study.
Participate in the Survey
Community Learning About Results of Engagement Study - CLARE Study
This study is to test the effect of engagement (e.g., accessing or using information and resources from ImproveCareNow) and self-management (e.g., taking your prescribed medications, awareness of symptoms) on health outcomes in adolescents and young adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
Please click the link below to watch a brief informational video.
If interested in participating in this study, please fill out this form
Help us share the CLARE Study!
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