KHA held the annual Health Policy Conference on October 16 in Lexington. The day was filled with presentations and panels with legislators and officials, who discussed the latest on health care policy and more.
Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services Commissioner Lisa Lee discussed her agency’s plans as states grapple with changes to Medicaid.
Congressmen James Comer (left) and Andy Barr both provided the latest details from Washington, DC.
Next, two legislators received awards from KHA before joining Representative Scott Sharp (center) for a House Panel to discuss Medicaid. Pictured far left are KHA Associate Vice President of Government Relations Bryon Ellis presenting the KHA Legislative Hero Award to Representative Wade Williams. Pictured far right is Representative Ken Fleming receiving the KHA Legislative Champion Award.
Three State Senators served on a second panel that discussed Medicaid and the upcoming General Assembly. Pictured (left to right) are Senator Steve Meredith, Senator Craig Richardson, and Senator Karen Berg.
KHA Food is Medicine (FIM) Program Coordinator Morgan Bray moderated the final panel of the day on the FIM initiative. The panel included Appalachian Regional Healthcare President Hollie Harris and Kentucky Department of Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell.
Two additional legislators also received KHA Legislative Champion awards during the event in honor of their commitment to Kentucky health care during the 2025 legislative session. Pictured (left to right) are KHA Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Policy Jim Musser with Representative Amy Neighbors, UK St. Claire CEO and KHA Legislative Committee Chair Don Lloyd, II, and Representative Josh Bray.
