Kansas Health Policy Research
Policy & Research
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.
Policy & Research
- Policy & Research
Medicaid Expansion’s Impact on the Kansas Behavioral Health System and Users of Behavioral Health Services
2 Min Read
Jan 26, 2023
Popular Publications
County Health Rankings
The County Health Rankings from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute provides data, evidence, guidance and stories that broadened the nation’s understanding about the multiple factors that shape health. To support state and local health improvement efforts, the Kansas Health Institute has produced individual county profiles that include a five-year comparison of County Health Rankings data and the “drivers,” or measures with the greatest impact, on the rankings in each county.
View the entire County Health Rankings series.
Annual Insurance Update
The Annual Insurance Update, from the Kansas Health Institute, provides an in-depth look at insurance coverage in Kansas—primarily based on the latest American Community Survey (ACS) data gathered by the U.S. Census Bureau.
View the entire Annual Insurance Update series.
Medicaid Primer
Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) play a substantial role in the Kansas health care system by providing coverage for health services and long-term care for low-income children and families, people with disabilities and older adults. This publication series, from KHI and the Kansas Legislative Research Department, provides basic facts and information about Medicaid and CHIP in Kansas.
View the entire Medicaid Primer series.
Read our Blogs
Health at the Capitol
A weekly summary providing highlights of the Kansas legislative session, with a specific focus on health policy related issues.
View the entire Health at the Capitol series, as well as our annual Legislative Preview and Recap.
Pulse on Kansas
Monitoring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Kansas using data from the U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey.
View the entire Pulse on Kansas series.
KHI Videos
Kari Bruffett, President & CEO, Kansas Health Institute
Rising Cost of Care In Kansas -- Part 1: Employer Perspectives
Rising Cost of Care in Kansas -- Part 2: State Policy Options
The Next Page: A Playbook for Modernizing the Kansas Behavioral Health System
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Event Recap: Understanding the Behavioral Health Workforce in Kansas
3 Min Read
Feb 27, 2023
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- Video
Event Recap: Our Aging Population — Meeting the Needs of Kansas Seniors
3 Min Read
Feb 23, 2023
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- Video
Event Recap: Who’s Covered? A Snapshot of Health Insurance and the Uninsured
3 Min Read
Feb 16, 2023
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Youth and Young Adult Mental Health: Challenges & Opportunities in the Sunflower State
5 Min Read
Dec 20, 2022
- News & Announcements
- Video
A Message From Kari Bruffett, President & CEO, Kansas Health Institute
3 Min Read
Jul 25, 2022
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Speakers Bureau
Experts are available for interviews, presentations and speaking engagements.
When you need a knowledgeable, engaging speaker at your event, KHI staff are available to present information to community, state and national audiences.
Kansas Health Data Resources
Key data resources used in the analysis of health and social factors impacting the health of Kansans
U.S. Census Bureau
American Community Survey – Kansas Profile
Current Population Survey
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
KHI County Health Rankings Articles