Pictured (left to right) are: Roberto Cardarelli, DO, Chief Medical Officer, Baptist Health Louisville; Michelle Lynn, Interim Chief Nursing Officer, Baptist Health Louisville; Senator Julie Raque Adams; and Bryon Ellis, Associate Vice President of Government Relations at KHA.
Kentucky State Senator Julie Raque Adams was honored with the Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) Legislative Hero award September 25 at Baptist Health Louisville.
The KHA award recognizes state legislators who have exhibited exemplary service to Kentucky’s hospitals and the patients they serve. Senator Adams has demonstrated thoughtful, collaborative leadership and a strong commitment to ensuring health care providers have a voice in decisions affecting patient care and hospital operations.
As co-chair of the Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board (MOAB), Senator Adams leads the board with careful consideration for the needs of health care providers and the Kentuckians they serve. Her thoughtful approach encourages meaningful discussion and helps keep practical impacts on providers at the forefront of the board’s work.
Senator Adams also played an important role in addressing the potential effects of House Bill 2 on Medicaid. Through her thoughtful leadership, the most consequential provisions were given the longest feasible implementation timeline, and the final measure was substantially improved to help preserve access to care and support the hospitals and health care professionals serving Kentucky’s patients and communities.
Senator Adams understands that strong hospitals are essential to healthy communities. Her leadership reflects a commitment to sound health care policy, constructive collaboration and solutions that support Kentucky’s hospitals, health care professionals and patients.
For her thoughtful leadership and steadfast support of Kentucky’s hospitals and the patients they serve, Kentucky’s hospitals are proud to recognize Senator Julie Raque Adams as a KHA Legislative Hero.
