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C AY L E E N O G G L E W I T H D R . IVAN ALLEN (PR ESIDEN T OF C GTC) AND DR.
PAU L J O N E S ( P R E S I D E N T OF FV SU), R ECEI VING GH A’ S D IS TI NGUISH ED
S E R V I C E AWA R D S AT TH E 2024 ANUAL TRUSTEES MEETING.
+ workforce Supporting initiatives
to increase the number of qualified healthcare workers in Georgia to address the critical workforce shortage.
In her role with the Georgia
Hospital Association, Noggle has
also set new benchmarks in healthcare advocacy and policy influence.
In this context, Noggle— and the
GHA— is fortunate to have Anna Adams as GHA’s senior vice president
for government relations. Adams not
only has a demonstrated history of
working in the hospital industry but
is also a respected lobbyist under
the Capitol’s Gold Dome.
When it comes to advancing
healthcare and tort reform this
year, Noggle credits support from
the governor and Georgia’s state
lawmakers who are committed to
advancing those policy initiatives.
“It’s encouraging to hear such
strong conviction from our leaders,” she said. “The potential impact of these reforms could have
significant benefits, potentially
stabilizing the medical practice environment and preserving access
to care for Georgians.”
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DR. MARY C HATMAN, GHA BOAR D CHAIR A ND EXECUTI VE VI C E
PRESIDEN T OF ACUTE C ARE OPE RATIONS AT WE LLSTAR HE A LT H
SYSTEM (LEFT), 20 24 BOARD ME MBE R/CE O OF COFFE E R E G IO NA L
MED IC AL CENTER VIC KI LEWIS (CE NTE R) AND NO GGLE.
BRIDGING GAPS
Noggle’s approach is holistic;
she sees the big picture and understands the intricacies of healthcare delivery in both urban and
rural settings. That’s why GHA is
actively working to address the
disparity in healthcare access
between these areas. This includes
navigating the challenges faced by
rural hospitals, such as the recent
suspension of OB services at one
rural hospital due to a lack of obstetricians, which she highlights as a
mission-critical issue driven by the
community’s needs.
“We’re not just addressing the
immediate problems but looking
at the root causes,” she explains.
“Whether it’s through improving
legislation, enhancing provider
protection, or boosting recruitment and retention strategies, every step is about moving closer to
high-quality, accessible healthcare
for all Georgians.”
“We have to find ways to address the needs across the state—
from the largest urban areas to the
smaller rural areas of Georgia,”
said Noggle. “In the end, we are all
working towards the same goal—
to make sure every Georgian has
access to high quality and affordable healthcare. We must find
ways to continue moving the needle. We have to make sure we are
finding the right policy solutions
for every Georgian.”
It’s notable that Noggle’s leadership style is deeply influenced by
her experiences and the challenges
she has faced along the way. From
starting in an entry-level state job
to leading major departments and
now GHA, she has developed a
flexible, results-driven approach
that focuses on strategic planning
and measurable outcomes.
“I thrive on challenges,” Noggle
remarked, sharing her personal zeal
which extends beyond her professional life into personal feats like
ultra-marathons.
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The strategic initiatives set
by GHA under Noggle’s guidance
focus on key areas: quality care,
behavioral health, rural healthcare, workforce development, and
healthcare liability reform. “While
we face many challenges, healthcare liability is definitely our top priority right now,” she stresses. “We
were very excited and enthused
to hear Governor Kemp speak on
reform with such conviction. And
I’m anxious to keep working with
Governor Kemp, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones
