On Demand: Beyond the Data

A Symposium on Access to Care in Kansas

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Oct 01, 2025

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Kansas Health Institute

Promotional graphic for a Kansas Health Institute symposium titled “Beyond the Data: A Symposium on Access to Care in Kansas,” scheduled for Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The tagline at the top reads, “What does access to care really mean for Kansans?” The background features multicolored upward-pointing arrows. Logos for the Kansas Health Institute and Joint Accreditation appear in the lower right corner.

What does access to care really mean for Kansans? 

On Oct. 1, 2025, the Kansas Health Institute hosted a  hybrid symposium that examined the complex relationship between health insurance coverage and access to care in Kansas. Drawing on the latest insights from KHI’s annual health insurance coverage publications, the event analyzed current trends and took a deeper look at what access to care truly means for Kansans. 

The symposium explored how federal and state policies, along with factors such as geography and population needs, influence access to care across the state. Through interactive discussions and breakout sessions, participants identified key challenges and uncovered opportunities to improve access to care in Kansas. 

Event recording posted below. Access the resources in the Documents and Downloads section.  

Event Highlights

  • National & State-Level Framing: Context on policy changes and access trends.
  • Data-Driven Insights: Foundational coverage data shaping Kansas communities.
  • Interactive Policy Café: Breakout sessions explored challenges and solutions.

Keynote Speaker

Stephanie Krenrich, M.A., Senior Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs, Advocates for Community Health

About Kansas Health Institute

The Kansas Health Institute supports effective policymaking through nonpartisan research, education and engagement. KHI believes evidence-based information, objective analysis and civil dialogue enable policy leaders to be champions for a healthier Kansas. Established in 1995 with a multiyear grant from the Kansas Health Foundation, KHI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization based in Topeka.

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