Impact Report

Kentucky Primary Care Association (KPCA) 2024 Impact Report

The Kentucky Primary Care Association (KPCA) continues its mission of improving healthcare access for underserved communities in Kentucky. Since its establishment in 1976, KPCA has supported community health centers, rural clinics, and primary care providers to enhance healthcare delivery across the state.

Key Highlights for 2024:

1. Economic Impact: KPCA plays a critical role in Kentucky’s economy, supporting over 8,000 jobs and contributing to economic growth in rural and underserved areas.
2. Statewide Reach: KPCA’s community health centers operate across 99 counties, delivering essential healthcare services to over 646,000 patients through millions of visits annually.
3. Comprehensive Services: KPCA members offer medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and enabling services, addressing social determinants of health like transportation, language barriers, and food security.
4. Community Health Impact: Health centers provide preventive care, chronic disease management, and substance use treatment, ensuring improved health outcomes for low-income, uninsured, and rural populations.
5. Legislative & Advocacy Efforts: KPCA works closely with state and federal policymakers to advocate for fair healthcare funding, workforce development, and improved healthcare policies benefiting underserved communities.

KPCA’s four key pillars—Advocacy, Training & Technical Assistance, Collective Impact, and Connection—remain at the core of its mission to increase Kentucky’s capacity to care. Through these efforts, KPCA ensures that primary care providers receive the support they need to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across the state.