Supporting Oklahoma’s Health
About HAU
The Health Alliance for the Uninsured is the door for access to healthcare services for those who would otherwise be unable to obtain them.
As Oklahoma’s healthcare hub, HAU coordinates the specialized resources and partnerships necessary to ensure that patients seen at free and charitable clinics receive the medical care they need.
45th
Oklahoma is ranked 45th out of 50 in the United States’ overall health.
Leading Cause
500k Oklahomans
There are about 500,000 uninsured individuals in Oklahoma.
8 Out of 10
80% of Oklahoma’s uninsured patients are in working families.
Driven By Purpose
Oklahoma is in a health crisis. According to US Census data, 11.7% of Oklahoma residents were uninsured in 2026—1 in 9 people. These individuals are less likely to receive preventive care and more likely to utilize emergency rooms, leading to hospitalization for conditions that could have been avoided. In fact, in 2021, almost 5,000 hospital visits across the state were preventable.
Oklahomans without health insurance have difficulty accessing a wide range of essential health services—including medical, dental, vision, behavioral, women’s health, and preventative care. This lack of access impacts all of us by straining emergency rooms and increasing uncompensated care costs.
As a community health collaborative, HAU’s purpose is to bridge that gap by making quality care available to Oklahoma’s underserved populations. As a network of physicians, safety net clinics, hospitals, and various public and private partners, we work to improve health outcomes for all of our neighbors.
Ensuring Wide-Ranging Care
The Health Alliance for the Uninsured ensures that Oklahoma’s free and charitable clinics have the resources and support they need to effectively care for their uninsured patients. We do this by focusing on 5 core programs:
Care Connection
Our team strategically coordinates hundreds of specialists who provide free diagnostic testing, specialty consults, and surgical care for clients of HAU partner Safety Net Clinics in Oklahoma.
Medication Assistance
For many uninsured individuals, prescription medication is essential, but out of reach due to cost. We assist clients cared for by free and charitable clinics in receiving free medications to manage acute and chronic health conditions.
Diabetes Support Programs
HAU is ready to help Oklahomans take control of their health. Through these programs, we educate patients on diabetes and help patients implement changes that improve their overall well-being.
Navigation Services
This service is designed to help uninsured individuals locate a free and charitable clinic in Oklahoma that matches their medical needs. Our closed-loop system ensures each client has access to their chosen clinic.
Resources for Safety Net Clinics
HAU is a hub of support to the Safety Net Clinic network of over 80 free and charitable clinics statewide. We provide these professionals with supplies, information, training, essential PPE, and more.
HAU Leadership and Staff
Executive Committee Members
Regina O’Connor
Chair
Business Analyst, Bridge Risk Management
Vi Le
Vice-Chair
Population Healthy Growth & Strategy Revenue Officer, Mercy
Julie Jungman
Treasurer
CPA, Family Office Controller, American Fidelity
Andrew Ochs
Secretary
Mission Integration, SSM Health Mid-Missouri & Oklahoma
Board Members (Alphabetical Order)
Cynthia Alexander, CTP AAP
Vice President, JP Morgan Chase Bank
Board Member Since: January 2013
Arielle Allen, DO
President Elect, Oklahoma County Medical Society
Board Member: January 2025–December 2025
Kim Bryan, ARNP
Clinic Director, Tulakes Clinic
Board Member Since: October 2025
Lacey M. Courtney, CAP
Law Department, American Fidelity
Board Member Since: October 2025
Scott Dudley
Executive Director, Crossings Community Clinics
Board Member Since: October 2025
Tracy Enloe, CFO
Oklahoma Heart Hospital
Board Member Since: September 2017
Julie Jungman, CPA
Family Office Controller, American Fidelity Corporation
Board Member Since: May 2016
Vi Le
VP Population Health Growth & Strategy Revenue Officer, Mercy
Board Member serving 2025 – 2027
Carl Lindquist, DO, Retired
Internal Medicine/Infectious Diseases Physician
Board Member Since: November 2021
Sumeeta Nanda, MD
Board Member Since: May 202
Andrew Ochs
Regional Vice President, Mission Integration SSM Health Mid-Missouri & Oklahoma
Board Member Since: November 2020
Regina O’Connor
Business Analyst, Bridge Risk Management
Board Member Since: October 2025
Rich Rasmussen
President, Oklahoma Hospital Association
Board Member Since: July 2023
Aldwyn Sappleton
Deputy Director of Research and Economic Analysis, Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Board Member Since: November 2014
Ex-Officio Board Members
Mike Herndon, DO
Vice President, JP Morgan Chase Bank
Board Member Since: January 2013
Dr. R. Murali Krishna
Retired, INTEGRIS Mind-Brain Health
HAU Founder, Former Board President
Staff Members
Mike Herndon, DO
Chief Executive Officer, Chief Medical Officer
Vicky Granados
Community Health Worker
Dania Hernandez
Care Connection Referral Coordinator
Kathy McCollum
Medication Assistance Program Specialist
Alpha Sheahan
Chief Operating Officer
Jennifer Turner
Administrative Director, Medication Assistance Program Manager
Dr. Mike Herndon
Meet Our CEO & CMO
Mike Herndon, D.O., served as Chief Medical Officer at the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA), which administers SoonerCare (Oklahoma Medicaid), from May 2016 to December 2021. Prior to this, he served as the Sr. Medical Director at OHCA. Before stepping into a career in administrative medicine, Dr. Herndon worked for 20 years in private practice as a family physician.
At OHCA, Dr. Herndon led several significant agency initiatives. He designed and directed the agency’s Disease Management Program and managed the Adult Medicaid Quality Grant, among others. Dr. Herndon developed and implemented the SoonerCare Pain Management Program, designed to assist practices in applying evidence-based and standard-of-care treatment strategies for SoonerCare members with chronic pain.
Dr. Herndon has served on numerous medical and civic committees and boards, including two years as chairman of the Oklahoma Foundation for Medical Quality. He currently serves on the Board of Governors for PCORI (Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute) and chairs its Engagement, Dissemination, and Implementation Committee. A trusted expert in his field, Dr. Herndon served as vice-chair of the Standing Selection Committee of the Oklahoma Prevention Leadership Collaborative Prescription Drug Planning Workgroup, an initiative of Governor Mary Fallin to reduce prescription drug abuse in Oklahoma.
Additionally, Dr. Herndon is the founder of two free community health clinics in the Oklahoma City area—the Hope Center Health Clinic of Edmond and the Lighthouse Medical Clinic in Oklahoma City.
Dr. Herndon earned his medical degree from the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and is board-certified in family medicine.