Document Archive
This page is an archive of documents related to KHI News Service stories and KHI research and policy products. Most documents are available for download as .pdf files.
House GOP budget plan
The budget plan announced by House GOP leaders relies on $361 million in spending cuts and shifts, $131 million in extended federal Medicaid assistance and spending reductions for highways and K-12 schools of about $220 million.
Kansans Not Following Nutrition Guidelines: Findings from the Kansas Health and Nutrition Survey
Sound nutritional choices are essential to good health and avoiding unnecessary weight gain. However, many Americans overlook recommended dietary guidelines, favoring foods with less nutritional benefit. While busy lifestyles and modern environments often encourage excessive calorie intake and unhealthy food choices, many individuals put themselves at risk for developing future health consequences associated with weight gain and obesity. This study looks at how closely Kansans followed national recommended dietary guidelines and analyzes the factors that contribute to their nutritional choices.
Medicaid Savings Options
A 43-page report on options for saving costs to the Kansas Medicaid program prepared by the Kansas Health Policy Authority. Lawmakers ordered the agency to present options by March 1. The report was given to the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee.
Proven Record of Providing Value
Children's Mercy Family Health Partners' prepared comments about the value of the services it provides the Kansas HealthWave program.
Review of Oklahoma Managed Care
Comparison of Kansas & Oklahoma Medicaid Managed Care Market Conditions, prepared by Bob Finuf, CEO Children's Mercy Family Health Partners
Guide for Planning the Use of Scarce Resources During a Public Health Emergency in Kansas
In 2009, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) contracted with the Kansas Health Institute (KHI) to provide guidance regarding how to plan for the use of scarce resources during a public health emergency. This publication presents the results of an extensive review of published and unpublished material on the subject and recommendations for how to develop state and local plans for the use of scarce resources.
SB 499
Full text of Senate Bill 499.
SB 505
Full text of Senate Bill 505
Guidelines for the Use of Modified Health Care Protocols During Public Health Emergencies
These guidelines describe some principles and practices that health care providers and acute care hospitals in Kansas can adopt if resources are scarce during a public health emergency. The guidelines are the product of analysis conducted on behalf of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) by the Kansas Health Institute (KHI) and a panel of experts.
House Bill 2642
Full text of House Bill 2642, which would restrict smoking in some public places in Kansas. This bill was introduced by the House Health and Human Services Committee in 2010.
House Bill 2221
Full text of House Bill 2221, which would limit smoking in public places. The bill contains language passed twice by the Kansas Senate in 2009.
Stimulus funding and safety net clinics
The Economic Stimulus: Gauging the Early Effects of ARRA Funding on Health Centers and Medically Underserved Populations and Communities Geiger Gibson/RCHN Community Health Foundation Research Collaborative Policy Research Brief No. 17
HB 2682
House Bill 2682 is supported by small business groups but opposed the Kansas Insurance Department.
Memo to House Health and Human Services Committee after Feb. 10 Hearing on HB 2462
This memo summarizes research on the impacts of secondhand smoke on three areas, as requested by the House Health and Human Services Committee during a Feb. 10 hearing on HB 2642.
Testimony—Statewide Smoking Bans: A Research Perspective (2010 HB 2642)
In testimony to the House Health and Human Services Committee, KHI summarizes the research about the impact of smoke-free policies.