2026 Annual Conference | Kentucky REC

Kentucky REC Presents: Connecting Our Healthcare Community — Improving Quality, Enhancing Security and Promoting Interoperability

October 29, 2026 – Campbell House, Lexington, KY and ONLINE

This year’s conference will feature timely sessions on quality initiatives, HIPAA and security updates, hospital promoting interoperability, AI in healthcare, and emerging topics shaping healthcare.

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Cameron Mills

The Most Rarely Discussed Job in Healthcare

Kentucky native Cameron Mills lived out a childhood dream by following in his father’s footsteps to play basketball at the University of Kentucky during one of the programs most successful eras. From 1994-1998, he helped lead the Wildcats to three NCAA Final Fours and three NCAA National Championship appearances. The team won two Championships, defeating Syracuse in 1996 and Utah in 1998.

Following his time at UK, Cameron founded Cameron Mills Ministries. He is a sought after speaker at conferences and events, sharing insights on the power of inﬂuence. His message focuses on everyday opportunities we have to impact others through actions, not just words.

Cameron also built a career in the health care industry. He has been with LHC Group since 2004, a national leader in home health and hospice services, which serves patients in 38 states. In 2019, he became Vice President and Chief Culture Oﬃcer. In this role, he encourages and supports frontline caregivers, individuals he considers heroes long before the Covid-19 pandemic brought them into the spotlight.

Cameron lives in Lexington, KY with his wife, Susan, and their son Alex. Susan is a children’s book author and illustrator. She is known for her series about a world of dinosaurs with special needs.

FEATURED SPEAKER: Rachael Roehrig, Kentucky Health Information Exchange

The New KHIE Portal: Features, Functionality & What’s Ahead

Rachael Roehrig is Executive Director of the Kentucky Health Information Exchange (KHIE) and Deputy Executive Director within the Kentucky Office of Inspector General, where she leads statewide efforts to advance interoperability and strengthen health data infrastructure. With more than a decade of experience in Kentucky state government, she brings deep expertise in healthcare policy, data analytics, and program operations.

Rachael is known for driving data-informed decision-making and fostering collaboration across government agencies, providers, and technology partners to improve healthcare delivery. As a speaker, she offers practical insights on connecting systems, leveraging data, and enhancing care through statewide health information exchange.