2025 - 2026 Sponsors
KHA is grateful for the support of its Annual Sponsors! Through their generous donations, KHA is better able to support its members and provide a wide array of services.
For information about becoming a sponsor, visit the sponsorship opportunities page.
Platinum Sponsor
ACHC is a national accrediting organization with deeming authority from CMS for Hospitals and CAHs, along with more than 20 other programs. ACHC leads with partnership, collegiality, and a focus on education.
Contact: Christopher Cox
ccox@achc.org
www.achc.org
ACHC is a national accrediting organization with deeming authority from CMS for Hospitals and CAHs, along with more than 20 other programs. ACHC leads with partnership, collegiality, and a focus on education.
Contact: Christopher Cox
ccox@achc.org
www.achc.org
Dexur is a predictive healthcare platform unifying quality, safety, risk, utilization review, and denials management to drive proactive intervention, compliance, and measurable financial performance.
Contact: Nik Rao
nrao@dexur.com
www.dexur.com
Republic Bank, headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, has over 44 banking centers across five states. Republic is one of the largest locally owned community banks.
Contact: Jessica Beatty
jbeatty@republicbank.com
www.republicbank.com
Gold Sponsors
Bricker Graydon Wyatt provides Kentucky hospitals comprehensive health care legal counsel, combing regulatory experience, regional insight, and practical guidance to support compliance, operations.
Contact: Dan Soldato
dsoldato@bricker.com
www.bricker.com
As a physician-founded and led medical group, our priority is building lasting partnerships with hospitals and health systems to ensure every patient receives the care they need—and deserve.
Contact: Adam Evans
adamevans@soundphysicians.com
https://soundphysicians.com
Silver Sponsors
Aetna Better Health of Kentucky is part of Aetna® and the CVS Health® family, one of our country’s leading health care organizations. We’ve been serving people who use Medicaid services for over 30 years — from kids, adults and seniors to people with disabilities or other serious health issues.
Contact: Candace Gurley
gurleyc@aetna.com
www.aetnabetterhealth.com/kentucky/index.html
CIHQ is a CMS approved accrediting organization for Hospitals, Critical Access Hospitals and Psychiatric Hospitals. ARS is a consulting division of CIHQ that provides a comprehensive program of web-based, multi-media and on-site support services designed to help members and accredited hospitals in their accreditation and certification compliance efforts.
Contact: Michelle Shaffer
mshaffer@cihq.org
www.cihq.org
ImageFIRST is the nation’s largest medical-focused linen and laundry provider, serving health systems, hospitals, and outpatient facilities.
Contact: Justin Stock
jstock@imagefirst.com
www.imagefirst.com
A wholly owned subsidiary of the Kentucky Hospital Association since 1979, KHA Solutions Group strives to ensure you have the appropriate insurance coverage to protect the health and safety of your business and personnel. Do you have the appropriate coverage for your unique situation?
In addition, KHA Solutions Group’s Affinity Partner Program develops mutually beneficial relationships between hospitals and the private sector – relationships that are relevant, cost-effective and supportive of hospitals’ priorities.
Contact: Bud Warman
bwarman@kyha.com
https://www.kyha.com/kha-solutions-group/www.labcorp.com
Labcorp is a global life sciences and healthcare company harnessing science for human good. Our mission is to improve health and improve lives.
Contact: Justin Powers
powerj1@labcorp.com
www.labcorp.com
Optum is a leading information and technology-enabled health services business dedicated to delivering intelligent solutions that help to modernize the health system.
Contact: Peter Krause
peter.krause@optum.com
business.optum.com/en/
Ovation Spend Management empowers financial resiliency of healthcare organizations through a total spend management approach powered by group purchasing, enhanced analytics, and bespoke procurement strategies.Ovation Spend Management empowers financial resiliency of healthcare organizations through a total spend management approach powered by group purchasing, enhanced analytics, and bespoke procurement strategies.
Contact: Hailey Meadows
hailey.meadows@ovationhc.com
ovationhc.com
Molina Healthcare, Inc. is a FORTUNE 500 company that provides managed health care services under the Medicaid and Medicare programs and through the state insurance Marketplace.
Contact: Michele Clarke
Michele.Clarke@molinahealthcare.com
www.molinahealthcare.com/members/ky/en-US/pages/home.aspx
Bronze Sponsors
Aesculap contributes to medical advancements from the perspective of the healthcare professional; and the patient – through innovation, efficiency and sustainability.
Contact: Renee Wood
renee.wood@aesculapusa.com
www.aesculapusa.com
The industry leader in contracted therapy services. ApexNetwork Physical Therapy ensures that your therapy departments are operating at maximum efficiencies at all times.
Contact: Tim Lawson
tlawson@apexnetworkpt.com
apexnetworkpt.com/corporate-solutions
Regional CPA firm assisting hospitals with accounting, revenue cycle and reimbursement issues.
Contact: Nick Ficklin
nficklin@blueandco.com
www.blueandco.com
Bristol Culinary services elevates the dining experience by adhering to a fresh, innovative approach. Bristol’s success recipe commences with the use of locally-sourced, high-quality ingredients.
Contact: Tim Damewood
tdamewood@bristol1.com
www.bristolculinary.com
Community Hospital Corporation (CHC) owns, manages, and consults with community hospitals through CHC Hospitals, CHC Consulting, and CHC ContinueCARE, the LTACH services arm of CHC.
Contact: David Domingue
ddomingue@chc.com
www.chc.com
We are a full-service provider, focused on every aspect of safety, sustainability, and infection control. We partner with hospitals /health systems to help them manage their medical /pharmaceutical and hazardous waste as well as their compliance trainings. Waste streams we provide service on include:
- Medical Waste -Biohazardous Waste
- Sharp Disposal -Reusable Safety Sharp Containers
- Chemotherapy Waste -Reusable Trace Chemo Container
- Pharmaceutical Waste
- Hazardous Chemical Waste
- Solid / Confidential Waste
Contact: Robert Earl, III
robert.earl@danielshealth.com
www.danielshealth.com
Elliot provides Engineering, Energy Delivery and Technical Services to utility, government and industrial partners. Additionally, we offer Services and Technology Solutions to commercial, residential & healthcare clients.
Contact: Nicole Corbin
ncorbin@dhec.com
www.dhec.com
Fedko Emergency Physicians is a full service management and staffing company. We provide physicians & APP’s that are accountable to drive up your quality metrics.
Contact: Martin Fedko, MD
martin.fedko@fedkoep.com
www.fedkoep.com
Fedko Emergency Physicians is a full service management and staffing company. We provide physicians & APP’s that are accountable to drive up your quality metrics.
Contact: Martin Fedko, MD
martin.fedko@fedkoep.com
www.fedkoep.com
Helping healthcare teams streamline, consolidate and reduce staffing agencies to one process.
Contact: Brandon Schafer
brandon.schafer@fusionmedstaff.com
www.fusionworkforce.com
The Highest Performing National Contractor of Excellence, Gaylor Electric offers complete design-build electrical construction and 24/7 on-demand electrical service.
Contact: Miranda Patrick
mpatrick@gaylor.com
www.gaylor.com
MKM architecture + design is an award-winning architecture firm, led by a team of nationally renowned thought leaders whose expertise spans across the entire spectrum of healthcare.
Contact: Matt Sparling
msparling@mkmdesign.com
www.mkmdesign.com
Oracle Health, formerly Cerner Corporation, is a US-based, multinational provider of health information technology platforms and services.
Contact: Dan Schmidt
dan.s.schmidt@oracle.com
www.oracle.com/health/providers/community-hospitals/
Physician Care Coordination Consultants (PC3) delivers tailored, compliant solutions that prevent denials, recover revenue, and reduce administrative burdens. Helping hospitals focus on high-quality patient care.
Contact: Larry Gray
larry.gray@pc3health.com
www.pc3health.com
Schmidt Associates is a full-service architecture and engineering firm with offices in Louisville and Indianapolis, delivering healthcare design solutions that enhance care quality and patient outcome.
Contact: Josh Tejeda Castillo, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
jtejeda@schmidt-arch.com
www.schmidt-arch.com
StaffGarden is a healthcare development solution that digitizes, integrates, and centralizes clinical ladders, competencies, onboarding, and magnet, improving visibility, engagement, & retention.
Contact: Sherry Henning, APRN, AGACNP-C, FNP-C
sherry.henning@staffgarden.com
www.staffgarden.com
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC has over 400 attorneys and other professionals supported by approximately 300 additional staff working in 18 offices in seven states.
Contact: Kristen Andrews Wilson
kristen.andrews-wilson@steptoe-johnson.com
www.steptoe-johnson.com
WellCare of Kentucky provides government-sponsored managed care services to families, children, seniors, and individuals with complex needs primarily through Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare.
Contact: Johnie Akers
johnie.akers@wellcare.com
wellcare.com