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Update: What We’re Watching, Nov. 13, 2025

The federal government has reopened after a 43-day shutdown, and Congress acted to fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits through September. Kansas has submitted its Rural Health Transformation Program application to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Here is some of the news we are watching that could have an impact on Kansas.

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Nov 13, 2025

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09 December, 2025

Tuesday

Register Today — Exploring Medicaid Populations: Reaching Individuals Who Are Unhoused

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11 December, 2025

Thursday

2025 Health on the Plains Summit

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10:00 am

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