Pioneering the Life Care Framework

KSuite members are actively shaping a more inclusive and sustainable model for health:

Framework Development: Launched the Life Care framework—a holistic, whole-human approach to health and wellbeing that extends beyond traditional healthcare.

Gap Analysis: Conducted a review of existing healthcare support strategies and identified key coverage gaps for under-resourced workers.

Business Education: Engaged business leaders across the network in adopting and advancing the Life Care philosophy.

Implementation Blueprint: Outlined actionable steps, key considerations, and scalable practices to guide network-wide adoption.

Leadership Engagement: Encouraged members to pilot and adapt the Life Care framework within their organizations—learning, iterating, and sharing along the way.

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Next Steps Toward Impact

The work continues with clarity, intention, and collaboration:
  • Clarifying Direction: Deepening definition and alignment around Life Care priorities and principles.
  • Codifying Practice: Translating framework concepts into tangible, implementable steps.
  • Removing Barriers: Identifying and addressing common adoption challenges faced by employers.
  • Scaling Learning: Creating opportunities for network-wide experimentation and shared insight.

A Network Committed to Wellbeing

KSuite’s Healthcare Action Network is building the foundation for a healthier future—one where companies are equipped to care for the whole person.

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Together, we’re not just redefining benefits—we’re building a culture of care that prioritizes dignity, access, and lifelong wellbeing.

Statewide + County-Level Health Data

NC State Center for Health Statistics – County Health Data Book
Detailed reports on birth outcomes, mortality, morbidity, and more for all 100 counties in North Carolina.
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LINC (Log Into North Carolina)
A powerful tool for exploring demographic, economic, and health data by county.
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NC State Public Health Dashboard
Topic-based data on communicable disease, maternal health, behavioral health, and more.
View Public Health Reports

NC Uninsurance Report
Examines insurance coverage rates, access gaps, and health disparities across populations.
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Charlotte + Mecklenburg County Health Reports

Meck County Health Reports
Local reports on a wide range of health issues, including:

UNC Charlotte Public Health Data
Science-driven research focused on population health, disparities, and regional trends.
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Mapping Unequal Access to Healthcare – Charlotte
Spatial analysis and data on healthcare access inequities across the city.
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Academic Research + Policy Resources

Sheps Center for Health Services Research (UNC-Chapel Hill)
One of the nation’s leading academic centers focused on health services access, workforce, and outcomes.
Explore Sheps Center

Duke University Health Reports
Includes scientific and policy-based research on healthcare access and delivery—some Charlotte-specific.
View Reports

NC Child Health Report Card
Snapshot of child well-being indicators including insurance rates, mental health, and preventive care.
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Related Data: Education + Child Well-Being

Education Data – NC Department of Public Instruction
Educational indicators that correlate with child and community health outcomes.
Visit NCDPI

Action for Children North Carolina
Data and insights focused on child health, early development, and family wellbeing.
Explore Child Data

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