Looking Forward: What’s Next for KRHA

September 19, 2012

KRHA exists to:Provide leadership on rural health issues in Kentucky.

KRHA Member Survey Results

June 201278 attempts, 61 completed

Response Rate: approximately 20%

Type of KRHA membership:

9%

70%

2%

18%

1%

Organizational Member: For-profit

Organizational Member: Nonprofit

Student Member

Individual/Consumer Member

I am not a member

Response Count- 7

Response Count- 54

Response Count- 1

Response Count- 14

Response Count- 1

Number of employees at your organization:

39%

13%

22%

15%

2%

4% 4%

Full-Time, n=46

10 or Fewer

10 to 50

50 to 150

200-300

400-600

1,000 to 1,500

10,000 or More

Response Count- 18

Response Count- 6

Response Count- 10

Response Count- 7

Response Count- 1

Response Count- 2

Response Count- 2

4%

11%

30%

37%

19%

Part-Time, n=27

Not Sure

None

10 or Fewer

10 to 50

50 to 200

Response Count- 1

Response Count- 3

Response Count- 8

Response Count- 10

Response Count- 5

Your organization’s approximate budget size:

14%

14%

33%

7%

33%

Less than $500,000/year

$500,000 - $999,999

$1,000,000 - $4,999,999

$5,000,000 - $9,999,999

$10,000,000+

Response Count: 6

Response Count: 6

Response Count: 14

Response Count: 3

Response Count: 14

Professional title:

Professional TitleResponse

Count PercentAssistant Director 5 11%

Outreach Director 3 7%

Assistant Dean 2 4%

Project Director 5 11%

Practice Manager 1 2%

Director 2 4%

Deputy Director 3 7%

Associate Director of Operations 1 2%

Senior Program Officer 1 2%

Public Relations and Foundation Director 1 2%

CEO/Executive Director 10 22%

Social Program Coordinator 1 2%

Policy/Research Specialist 2 4%

Administrative Assistant 3 7%

Manager 1 2%

Medical Director 3 7%

Health Educator 1 2%

Total 45 100%

Zip code of professional address:

KY Area Development District Response Count PercentBarren River 6 10%Big Sandy 2 3%Bluegrass 14 23%Buffalo Trace 1 2%Cumberland Valley 3 5%Fivco 1 2%Gateway 6 10%Green River 0 0%Kentucky River 8 13%KIPDA 5 8%Lake Cumberland 1 2%Lincoln Trail 1 2%Northern Kentucky 1 2%Pennyrile 6 10%Purchase 7 11%Total 62 100%

Years of KRHA membership:

15%

17%

31%

25%

4% 8% 10+ year

7-10 years

4-7 years

1-4 years

Less than 1 year

Not Sure

Response Count- 11

Response Count- 20

Response Count- 16

Response Count- 3

Response Count- 10

Response Count- 5

Primary reason for joining KRHA:

48%

8%

42%

2%

Networking with other rural health care organizations/pro-fessionals

Advocacy

Continuing education opportuni-ties

Information on issues of impor-tance to me/my organization

Not Sure

Response Count- 31

Response Count- 5

Response Count- 0

Response Count- 27

Response Count- 1

• Networking – 22% very satisfied– 73% satisfied

• Advocacy – 17% very satisfied– 70% satisfied

• Continuing Education Opportunities – 15% very satisfied– 63% satisfied– 15% not aware/not applicable

• Information on Issues – 20% very satisfied– 75% satisfied

KRHA Member Satisfaction:

• KRHA Newsletter – 15% very satisfied– 59% satisfied– 20% hit or miss– 5% not aware/not applicable

• KRHA Website– 14% very satisfied– 55% satisfied– 22% hit or miss– 7% not aware/not applicable

KRHA Member Satisfaction:

• KRHA Conference– 36% very valuable– 34% generally valuable– 15% hit or miss– 15% not aware/not applicable

• KRHA Legislative Day– 22% very valuable– 31% generally valuable– 14% hit or miss– 31% not aware/not applicable

• KRHA Fall Teleconference – 9% very valuable– 31% generally valuable– 20% hit or miss– 34% not aware

KRHA Member Satisfaction:

KRHA dues are:

29%

71%

A bargain

Just Right

Too expensive

Response Count- 17

Response Count- 41

Response Count- 0

Please share any KRHA member benefits not being offered that would be useful to you/your organization:

More information on impact of Health Care Reform. More information on understanding Medicare and Medicaid benefits. Offer meeting and conference participation via ITV to engage those for

whom lengthy travel is a barrier. Consider rotating locations of meetings, as having a "centralized"

location in Kentucky still necessitates a half-day or longer drive time just to get there.

More CEUs Listserv Webinars Regional workshops on health-related topics -- e.g., grant writing, rural

medical education, etc.

Overall how satisfied are you with your KRHA membership? (n=58)

Very Satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

17

38

30

Please rank the following rural health issues, with 1 being the most important/critical and 6 being the least important/critical:

1 2 3 4 5 6 RatingAverage

ResponseCount

Access to health services (primary care, oral health, mental health)

61.7% 28.3% 8.3% 1.7% 0.0% 0.0% 1.50 60

Affordability of health services (primary care, oral health, mental health

13.3% 30.0% 18.3% 15.0% 10.0% 13.3% 3.18 60

Workforce recruitment 8.3% 18.3% 28.3% 13.3% 20.0% 11.7% 3.53 60

Rural economic development 6.7% 11.7% 16.7% 33.3% 10.0% 21.7% 3.93 60

Public health & safety 8.3% 8.3% 15.0% 21.7% 40.0% 6.7% 3.97 60

Emergency medical services 1.7% 3.3% 13.3% 15.0% 20.0% 46.7% 4.88 60

Single most critical rural health issue facing your community? (n=34)

6%3%

15%

3%

6%

56%

12%

Drug Abuse- 2

Seniors understanding their benefits-1

Economy-5

Childhood obesity-1

Chronic physical and behaviorial problems-2

Acess to Affordable healthcare-19

Shortage of healthcare providers-4

What should be the focus of KRHA in the future?

8%

8%

39%21%

11%

13%

One Year, n=38Identify Rural Health Issues-3

Determine Clear Goal and mission for organization-3

Impact of Healthcare Reform legis-lation-15

Accessibility and Affordability -8

Funding -4

Advocacy-5

What should be the focus of KRHA in the future?

12%

9%

9%

21%12%

9%

12%

18%

Three Year, n=34Identify Rural Health Issues-4

Determine Clear Goal and mission for organization-3

Impact of Healthcare Reform legislation-3

Accessibility and Affordability-7

Funding -4

Advocacy-3

Engage and Grow Membership-4

Workforce-6

What should be the focus of KRHA in the future?

27%

7%

3%

23%

7%

13%

3%

17%

Five Years, n=30Identify Rural Health Issues- 8Determine Clear Goal and mission for organization-2Impact of Healthcare Reform legislation-1Accessibility and Affordability-7 Funding-2 Advocacy-4Engage and Grow Mem-bership-1Workforce-5

• Governance• Increased visibility• Advocacy• Programs/Education• Membership

Key Issues from the KRHA Strategic Planning Retreat

August 15, 2012

Why?

Learn! Serve/Give Back Connections/Networking Share Your Expertise

KRHA Committees

What’s Required?

• Web/phone meetings – commitment varies• Follow-through on tasks• Help recruit others• Enthusiasm to help KRHA achieve it’s mission

KRHA Committees

Finance Committee• The finance committee is responsible for assisting the

board in ensuring the organization is in good fiscal health. • Accurate and complete financial records are being

maintained, Financial records are prepared and shared with the board prior to each meeting,

• Prepare the annual operating budget for board approval, Safeguards the organization’s assets,

• Ensures that the full board understands the organization’s finances,

• Ensures compliance with federal, state and other filing requirements.

• Chair: Debbie Duff, Chair, dlduff2@email.uky.edu

KRHA Committees

Membership Committee• The membership committee is responsible for marketing the

Association to recruit new members, retain existing members and assure the organization is responding to member needs.

• Activities might include assisting in the development of membership recruitment campaigns, acknowledging members, surveying members to identify their needs, assisting with the development of programs to meet member needs, etc.

• Co-chairs: Ernie Scott, ernie.scott@uky.edu & Chris Workman, Chris.Workman@ky.gov

KRHA Committees

Communications Committee• The communications committee works to enhance the

organization’s positive image with internal (members) and external (community, funders and the media) audiences.

• Develop a public relations plan • Could assist with other communications activities, such as

newsletters, press releases, etc. • Chair: Andy Bledsoe, a.bledsoe@nekyrhio.org

KRHA Committees

Education/Programs Committee• The programs committee and its sub-committees exist to

develop educational and networking opportunities for KRHA members. – Annual Conference Sub-Committee• Awards • Corporate support• Newspaper contest

• Chair: Sheri Erwin, SheriL.Erwin@ky.gov

KRHA Committees

Legislative Committee• KRHA supports legislation of rural health interests and seeks to

establish broad membership consensus on issues that affect access to quality health care.

• Identify legislative issues of concern to KRHA members, • Facilitate the creation of legislative proposals, • Provide education on legislative issues,• Participate in coalitions to advance the interests of the public's

health.• Co-Chairs: Elizabeth Cobb, ecobb@kyha.com, John Cain,

john.cain@stelizabeth.com, Loretta Maldaner, lmaldaner@murraystate.edu

KRHA Committees

• Survey sent via email.• Sign up!• Contacted by committee chair.

Next Steps:

www.kyrha.org

KRHA Needs You!

Questions?