KHI held its first “Pop-Up Convening” on Thursday, December 17, 2020, and heard from, and asked questions of, federal and state policy leaders on the upcoming health policy agendas in Topeka and Washington, D.C. A video is available for those who missed the convening.
Read MoreIf you live in Kansas, there is a good chance you have had to pay a medical bill that you thought would be covered by insurance. What causes these “surprise” medical bills and why are consumers in Kansas more likely to receive them than consumers in most other states? What are policymakers around the country doing to protect consumers? Register now for this virtual event to learn more about this issue and to hear from a panel of experts who will discuss what can be done to protect consumers from surprise medical bills.
Read MoreWhy does health care cost Americans so much? What role do providers, insurers and patients play in the cost of care? On September 30, the Kansas Health Institute hosted a virtual event that explored different perspectives on these questions and strategies for responding to rising costs.
Read MoreAs COVID-19 continues to cast a spotlight on schools as hubs for a range of services beyond education, it is more vital than ever to identify opportunities for different community partners to support these needs. On Tuesday, September 22, the Kansas Health Institute, Kansas Hospital Association and Kansas State Department of Education co-hosted the 2020 County Health Rankings virtual event that brought together about 200 people from across the state.
Read MoreHow does the maze of retail prescription drug pricing and distribution work in the United States? What are the implications for consumers and payers attempting to navigate it? On Sept. 17, 2020, the Kansas Health Institute held a virtual event to explore these issues and help shed light on the complex system and the options state policymakers across the country are using to rein in costs. Watch the video and learn more in the accompanying issue brief.
Read MoreThe mission of the Kansas Health Institute is to support effective policymaking through nonpartisan research, education and engagement. One way we do that is by convening educational forums around health policy issues.
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