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Amy Behnke JD

Chief Executive Officer, Health Center Association of Nebraska

Amy Behnke has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Health Center Association of Nebraska (HCAN) for six years. HCAN represents Nebraska’s seven Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) who serve over 107,000 individuals across 70 service locations. In her role as CEO, Amy drives the strategic efforts of HCAN’s Board of Directors, staff and member to advance the health center movement in Nebraska. Amy currently serves as the Chair of the PCA Leadership Committee and represents the health centers on numerous state boards.

Prior to joining HCAN, Amy served as a partner at Brashear LLP, following her service as legal counsel to the Judiciary Committee of the Nebraska Legislature. She also served as chief lobbyist for Voices for Children in Nebraska, a nonprofit advocacy organization for children and families and is a former Legal Aid attorney. Amy is a graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan University and received her Juris Doctor from the University of Houston Law Center.


Appearances

  • Thumbnail for HMA2 Education Session #2: Evolving Roles of PCAs and HCCNs
    Date
    November 16, 2020
    Explore the unique value in community systems of care during a discussion about evolving and emerging roles of PCAs and HCCNs in non-traditional partnerships, health advocacy, and capacity building…

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Amy Behnke
    Chief Executive Officer, Health Center Association of Nebraska
    Speaker Image for Shelly Ten Napel
    Chief Executive Officer, Community Healthcare Association of the Dakotas
    Speaker Image for Karen Ford Manza
    Director of Strategic Partnerships, Nevada Primary Care Association
    Speaker Image for Sparkle Barnes
    Executive Vice President and Chief Strategic Officer, CNECT and Health Center Partners of Southern California
  • Thumbnail for Day 3 Opening and Welcome
    Date
    November 17, 2021

    Speaker

    Speaker Image for Amy Behnke
    Chief Executive Officer, Health Center Association of Nebraska

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