When I joined the KHC staff in 2015, I knew that I had joined a unique organization. Instead of working for an organization with one perspective, the KHC was a convener that worked with stakeholders representing dozens of perspectives. Even within the same organization type, we had competitors literally sitting […]
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PRESS RELEASE: Miami-Dade County Public Schools and LG&E and KU Honored for Healthcare Strategy Innovation by the National Alliance
Press Release from the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions WASHINGTON – November 8, 2022 – The National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions (National Alliance) recognized the efforts of employers and purchasers and member coalitions at its 2022 Annual Forum. Miami-Dade County Public Schools and LG&E and KU received the […]
Membership Renewal Period Highlights the Benefits of the KHC
I tell people all the time that I’m not a salesperson. I’ve never felt I’ve had the right skillset to be successful in a sales role. In fact, I joke that I couldn’t even sell Girl Scout cookies. But throughout my life I’ve found a few programs, projects, and organizations […]
KHC Board Members Develop Strategies for the Next Three Years
It was motivating to see the engagement, energy, and enthusiasm by members of the KHC’s Board of Directors, staff, and support team last week as they worked together to build the KHC’s focus areas for 2023-2025. The group came together for a day of planning followed by a night of […]
KHC Member Spotlight: Anoop Mansukhani
Anoop Mansukhani Merck and Co. Inc. Job Title: Senior Corporate Account Executive Member of the KHC for: 12 years Anoop collaborates with coalitions, employers and benefit consultants to improve employee health and well-being. What are you currently working on that you are most excited about? How do you think it […]
KHC Member Spotlight: Leigh Ann Yost
Leigh Ann Yost ChooseWell Communities Job Title: Executive Director Member of the KHC for: ChooseWell joined the KHC in 2022 Leigh Ann provides the executive direction for the small non-profit, including administration and management of three employees. ChooseWell’s mission is to create a community that equips families in recovery with […]
RAND Hospital Price Study Reveals Variation in Kentucky, Southern Indiana
The KHC’s three main organizational strategies are to improve healthcare quality, make healthcare more affordable, and build equitable healthcare communities. As an organization, we have long understood that transparency of information is critical to achieving those strategies. One aspect of transparency relates to hospital costs. This month the KHC hosted […]
KHC Partner Spotlight: Yolanda Reed
Late last year, longtime KHC partner and former KHC Board Member Yolanda Reed joined the KHC team as an independent contractor to assist with member recruitment. In the past several months, Yolanda has enjoyed talking to and educating people about KHC’s body of work, the organization’s commitment to community, and […]
Removing Barriers to Care with Community Health Workers
A 2022 America’s Health Ranking report from the United Health Foundation ranked Kentucky 48th out of the 50 states in overall health outcomes. The ranking considered various measures in the domains of social and economic factors, physical environment, clinical care, and behaviors. In addition to the overall poor health outcomes […]
