The Louisville Health Information Exchange, Inc. (LouHIE)  A Kentucky e-Health Network RHIO for the Louisville region.
 
 

The Medicaid/SafetyNet et al. Committee will:

1. Be comprised of 4-12 individuals representing in a balanced way the perspectives and interests of recipients of Medicaid and safetynet services in the greater Louisville metropolitan statistical area (including Southern Indiana). 
2. Constituents represented will include all those who are not otherwise represented in the Employers or Seniors committees. 
3. Support the development of funding resources LouHIE requires to develop systems to better satisfy the wants/needs of customers.
4. Help develop and recommend policies, procedures and strategies that will A.) help improve healthcare for medicaid, safetynet and other special interest groups represented and B.) help improve quality and reduce costs of healthcare for all citizens in the Louisville community.
5. Educate consumers and consumer advocates it represents about LouHIE activities and opportunities, and identify their interests and concerns. This will include formation and support of an online member “Forum”. 
6. Appoint a Director for the LouHIE board of directors, who shall also serve as the Chair of the Medicaid, SafetyNet et al. Committee.

 Time Commitment and Responsibilities:  

• Attend committee meetings on a quarterly or as needed basis.
• Be available by phone and/or e-mail to answer questions from constituents, LouHIE staff and/or other board members.