NAHU Education Foundation Presented by: Ryan Thorn Vice-Chair
Foundation Beginnings Established Approximately 15 years ago Reinstituted in 2006 Need to create a BOD Mission & Vision statements Strategic Plan Goals & Objectives
Education Foundation Vision Statement - The public will have access to information about private sector solutions for health, financial and retirement security. Mission Statement - The NAHU Education Foundation will educate the public about the benefits of meeting the health, financial and retirement security needs of all Americans through private sector solutions.
Foundation Board of Directors Michael Matznick, Chair Ryan Thorn, Vice-Chair David Saltzman, Past NAHU Pres Beth Ashmore, Past NAHU Pres Scott Leavitt, NAHU Pres Russ Childers, NAHU Pres Elect Charlie Iovino, member at large Laurel Call, member at large Vicki Shepherd, member at large Janet Trautwein, Staff Jennifer Murphy, Staff Farren Ross, Staff
Foundation Subcommittee’s Message – Beth Ashmore, Chair Fundraising – Ryan Thorn, Chair Governance – Charlie Iovino
Goals & Objectives Educate the public on healthcare issues Create & present our message to the public & lawmakers Be a resource to the public on healthcare issues Raise necessary funds to get our message out
Accomplishments Created Foundation Website Active message committee Various pamphlets –Medicare –Faces of the Uninsured –Consumer Guide to Health Insurance Established fundraising strategic plan –3 Phase approach NAHU Members Corporate Partners Large Grants
Accomplishments Speaking of Books – Hosted by David Saltzman -- Author Dr. Jason Hwang, Jan 27, Author Arnold Kling, Dec 16, Author Michael Cannon, Jun 27, Author Dr. Regina Herzlinger, May 9, 08
Education Foundation Industry Resources
Education Foundation Diversity Outreach
Be Stronger, Live Better: Corporate Wellness Programs demonstrates the importance of corporate wellness programs and the positive effects they can have on the workplace.
The brochure addresses topics from "What is health insurance?” “ How does Health Insurance work?” to more pressing issues such as “Do I need Health Insurance?”
Faces of the Uninsured tells the true stories of real uninsured Americans who were able to purchase affordable health insurance through an NAHU agent.
Conclusion Need for correct Education to the public has never been greater Federal & State lawmakers need our knowledge & resources All forms of media need to tell the accurate story & proper facts EF needs to work with other coalitions & partners Must stay vigilant in Educating the public