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Commendation of Anne Kanyusik Yoakum - offered by Commissioner Fernando
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WHEREAS, Anne Kanyusik Yoakum began her career with Hennepin County in 2016 as Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer; and
WHEREAS, in 2018, Ms. Kanyusik Yoakum was appointed as the Executive Director for Hennepin Health; and
WHEREAS, during the COVID-19 pandemic Ms. Kanyusik Yoakum led the essential work of Hennepin Health through consistent, transparent communication; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Kanyusik Yoakum supported and developed a culture of continuous quality improvement where Hennepin Health achieved successful external audit results including zero errors on claims audit for the past three years; and
WHEREAS, during her tenure as CEO, she continually demonstrated strong fiscal management and partnered with the Intergovernmental Relations team to advance the priority of expansion of continuous eligibility for Medicaid and Minnesota care; and
WHEREAS, she facilitated and strengthened partnerships with Human Services, Public Health, NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center and Hennepin Healthcare to further the Accountable Care Organization and expand innovative healthcare access for residents; and
WHEREAS, under Ms. Kanyusik Yoakum's leadership, the Hennepin Health team received the 2023 Minnesota Hospital Association award for their substance abuse disorder work to reduce readmissions; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Kanyusik Yoakum built and nurtured a strong leadership team of skilled and diverse talent that has left Hennepin Health with a solid operational and financial foundation; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Kanyusik Yoakum demonstrated a strong commitment and focus to serving Hennepin Health members. She consistently demonstrated a willingness to work with others to solve critical needs and work to reduce health disparities for Hennepin County residents.
Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hennepin County Board of Commissioner acknowledges Anne Kanyusik Yoak...
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