Dave Ranney
Senior Writer/Editor
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Dave Ranney, Senior Writer/Editor, is a journalist who has covered state government for the Harris News Service, the Wichita Eagle and, most recently, the Lawrence Journal-World. He has a special interest in social services. Ranney received the Burton W. Marvin Kansas News Enterprise Award in 2000. The award recognizes outstanding reporting by a Kansas newspaper. Ranney, who holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology, worked with adults with developmental disabilities for eight years before becoming a reporter.
Recent Work
Provider tax to generate less than projected
Kansas Department on Aging officials say a bed tax on nursing homes will be less than initially projected and, in turn, will draw down fewer federal dollars.
Report ranks Kansas 13th best for kids
Annual KIDS COUNT data book shows more children living poverty
Kansas ranks 13th among the 50 states in terms of child well-being, according to the 2010 KIDS COUNT report. Number of children in poverty continues to grow.
Percentage of babies with low birth weights continues to grow
In Kansas and nationally, according to new report
Percentage of babies with low birth weights continues to increase, a new report shows.
Legislator pushing for new department on long-term care
Agency would oversee broad array of services for the elderly, disabled and mentally ill
Rep. Bob Bethell has been talking to the Sam Brownback for governor campaign about his ideas for a new department of state government that would oversee all the state's long-term care programs and services, including mental health.
Kansas seniors eligible for help with Medicare costs
National group praises Kansas agencies for getting people enrolled in the program
A national organization has praised Kansas area agencies on aging for their work in helping low-income seniors sign up for a Medicare benefit that lets them keep their monthly premium and helps with their deductibles and co-pays.
Veterans expected to benefit from new PTSD rules
Changes were long-sought, according to those who help Kansas veterans
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has adopted a new rule that Dan Bartlett and others who help Kansas veterans say should make it easier for those who have served in war zones to receive benefits and medical care for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Tragedies continue but safe haven law remains unused
Changes might make the law more effective, some say
A state law meant to give troubled mothers the option of giving up their newborn babies safely and without fear of prosecution isn’t working. “I don’t think it’s ever been used,” said Roberta Sue McKenna, assistant director of children and family services at the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services.
Health reform's expected effects on small businesses discussed
Business groups hosted a forum on the new law
Small business owners were told Tuesday to brace for change, expect to pay more for their employees’ health insurance and to hang on to their insurance agents.
KDoA names PEAK Award winners
The Kansas Department on Aging has cited six nursing homes for their success in creating more home-like environments and embracing the concepts of person-centered care.
Outpatient data added to HHS website
A federal website dedicated to helping consumers figure out which hospital best meets their needs has been expanded to include data on the quality of outpatient care.