2025 Bring It Learning Series

Tuesday, Feb. 18:

Unpacking Insurance Coverage in Kansas: Trends, Insights and Options 

Explore Kansas’ uninsured rate, which remained above the national average for the third consecutive year, in this interactive session featuring a hands-on demonstration of KHI’s insurance coverage dashboard. Uncover detailed characteristics of uninsured residents in your county, analyze trends across population subgroups and gain valuable insights to better understand the evolving insurance landscape in Kansas.

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Thursday, Feb. 20:

Medicaid: What to Expect in 2025 

How could proposed policy changes at the federal level impact KanCare in 2025 and beyond? This session offered a clear overview of Kansas’ Medicaid program, covering current eligibility criteria for older adults, individuals with disabilities and low-income families. Join the discussion to explore key insights for the 2025 legislative session.   

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Tuesday, Feb. 25:

Hunger in Kansas 

What’s driving hunger in Kansas, and what can be done to address it? With nearly 1 in 10 adults and 1 in 5 children facing food insecurity, a panel of experts from policy, charitable, agriculture and business sectors explored the current landscape, gaps and opportunities to strengthen future efforts.

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Thursday, Feb. 27:

Advancing Age-Friendly Kansas: Strategies for Impact 

How can Kansas become more age-friendly to meet the needs of a growing aging population? This session highlighted efforts to advance Age-Friendly Kansas in public health systems through multi-sector collaborations and integrating healthy aging practices across the state. Explore strategies to address critical issues and discover how stakeholders are shaping a more supportive future for older adults.

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Thursday, March 6:

Navigating AI: Exploring Opportunities, Challenges and Policy Development – Panel & Presentation

How can artificial intelligence (AI) transform public health while ensuring responsible use and ethical decision-making? This session explored the opportunities and challenges of AI in public health, disaster preparedness and related fields. A panel and presentation included expert insights and key highlights from the AI Policy Template and Guidance.

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