The Louisiana Health Care Quality Forum has named three members to its Board of Directors.
The new board members are:
-Michael Fleming, MD, FAAP (Principal, Fleming Advisors), was one of the organization’s founding board members and its first board president. Prior to his current role, Dr. Fleming practiced family medicine for 30 years in north Louisiana, led the American Academy of Family Physicians, and served as chief medical officer for Amedisys.
-Ruth Kennedy (Health Policy Director, Southern Strategy Group) is a health policy expert with more than 35 years of state-level experience. Previously, Kennedy directed Louisiana’s Medicaid program and spearheaded the state’s Medicaid Expansion Project.
-Cheryl Tolbert (CEO, Louisiana Business Group on Health) leads a not-for-profit, membership organization that represents employers on healthcare issues in the state. Tolbert’s responsibilities include public policy at the state and federal levels, as well as educational programs, committee activities, and group purchasing for the organization’s members.
“We are honored to welcome these individuals to the Quality Forum board. Collectively, their expert insights and counsel will be invaluable to the organization,” said Cindy Munn, Chief Executive Officer. “Dr. Fleming offers a unique perspective as a healthcare provider and administrator, and his return to the board is appreciated. Likewise, Ruth Kennedy’s experience with state/federal healthcare programs, and Cheryl Tolbert’s understanding of employers’ healthcare issues, strengthen the composition of our multi-stakeholder board,” she added.
Board President John Carroll commented, “Our new members share the Quality Forum’s commitment to reshaping healthcare in Louisiana. We are grateful for their willingness to serve and look forward to furthering our mission with their guidance and support.”