About REACH
Mission
To advance equity in health care coverage, access, and quality for poor and underserved people.
Vision
All poor and underserved people in our community will have quality health care.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES & CORE VALUES
Catalyst
Serve as a leader and community catalyst for health care change.
Inclusive
Demonstrate inclusiveness, respect and appreciation for the backgrounds, differences and points of view of others.
Collaborative
Promote open dialogue and collaboration to share knowledge and create strategic alliances.
Foster Change
Foster an environment of positive change through innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Act Ethically
Act ethically, with integrity, accountability and attention to excellence.
Fund Change
Fund change, not just need, in order to create hope and a true system of care for our communities’ poor and underserved populations.
History
The REACH Healthcare Foundation was established in 2003 with proceeds from the sale of Health Midwest, a regional nonprofit healthcare organization purchased by Hospital Corporation of America. The first board of directors was appointed in 2003, marking the beginnings of the organization and its commitment to improving health care access and quality. The foundation was approved by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization in May 2004, and the following month received nearly $100 million in initial assets. The foundation received subsequent contributions.
Historically, REACH has focused its community investments in areas including primary medical care, mental health, oral health, and health policy and advocacy. Our current funding priorities are outlined within a theory of change, which describes the foundation’s three outcomes areas: Enroll All Eligible, Close the Coverage Gap and Strong Safety Net. Each outcome area aligns with the foundation’s commitment to health equity across our six-county service area.
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Overland Park, KS 66204
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