Sunflower Awards Excellence Award to Topeka Physician

Date: 10/30/17

Dr. Katherine Friedebach presented the 2017 Sunflower Health Plan Summit Award for Excellence in Care to Dr. John Bernard of the Cotton O'Neil Clinic in Topeka on Oct. 30, 2017.

Dr. John Bernard Receives Sunflower’s 2017 Summit Award for Excellence in Care

October 30, 2017 (LENEXA, KAN.) – Sunflower Health Plan, in conjunction with its parent company, Centene Corporation, has recognized Topeka physician Dr. John Bernard with a national award for clinical excellence.

"Sunflower Health Plan believes healthcare is best delivered locally and is proud to honor a physician who provides quality care and interfaces directly with those in need," said Chris Coffey, plan president and CEO. "We are pleased to recognize Dr. Bernard for improving the care and health outcomes of our members."

The Summit Award for Excellence in Care acknowledges healthcare professionals for their engagement with Sunflower members, as well as the exemplary care they deliver. Additionally, the providers are recognized for their clinical excellence. This honor is awarded annually to one provider in Kansas.

“We thank Dr. Bernard for his commitment to improving the many lives he touches in the Topeka community," said Chief Medical Director Dr. Katherine Friedebach. "It is an achievement well-deserved for a champion of exceptional patient care."

About Sunflower Health Plan – Sunflower Health Plan, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation, is a managed care organization established to deliver quality healthcare in the state of Kansas through local, regional and community-based resources. Sunflower is committed to improving the health of its beneficiaries through focused, compassionate and coordinated care in an approach based on the core belief that quality healthcare is best delivered locally. For more information, please visit www.sunflowerhealthplan.com.