Our Priorities

Assure that all Kentuckians have access to high quality, affordable health care
• Educate and engage the public in the implementation of federal health reform to ensure that Kentuckians realize the maximum benefits of the law
• Assure that current levels of Medicaid coverage and services are maintained as federal health reform is implemented
• Facilitate consumer involvement in developing health insurance exchanges
Make prevention a priority for Kentucky’s health policies and programs
• Promote comprehensive tobacco prevention and cessation programs and both statewide and local efforts to create smoke-free communities
• Champion prevention initiatives in the Medicaid program, including early health screenings
• Promote worksite and community wellness programs – especially addressing obesity, physical exercise, injury prevention, stress reduction and personal health habits
Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of health care for Kentuckians
• Promote the integration of mental, dental and vision care with physical health care
• Encourage the expansion of community-based mental health and substance abuse treatment programs
• Reform delivery of long-term care to allow older Kentuckians and people with disabilities to live in the community of their choice
• Educate Kentuckians on the benefits and facilitate consumer input on the use of health information technology
Improve the health of Kentucky’s children
• Improve outreach, enrollment and retention so that all Kentucky children have health care coverage that includes comprehensive physical, mental, dental and vision care
• Encourage school districts to implement the components of Coordinated School Health

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To become a stakeholder, simply review and endorse our priorities and initiatives and be willing to work together with others to improve the health of Kentucky.

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