There are several health-related rankings released each year by the national organizations. Understanding available measures, methodology and limitations/strengths of these rankings will equip legislators, agencies, communities and their partners with information they need to make effective decisions.
Read MoreA discussion of health coverage options in Kansas, including the potential impact of legislation that would expand KanCare.
Read MoreA discussion on recent policy changes and future considerations around telehealth, as well as variations in internet access across the state.
Read MoreD. Charles Hunt, M.P.H., and Carlie J. Houchen, M.P.H., Senior Analysts for the Kansas Health Institute, lead a discussion of both the State and Federal components of vaccine policy decision-making, particularly as it relates to the COVID-19 vaccines.
Read MoreD. Charles Hunt, M.P.H., Senior Analyst for the Kansas Health Institute, leads a frank conversation about the successes and challenges of the public health system as the pandemic response continues.
Read MoreIn advance of the 2021 legislative session, the Special Committee on Mental Health Modernization and Reform was tasked with analyzing the Kansas behavioral health system and developing a strategic effort to modernize it. On February 16, 2021, KHI Senior Analysts Carlie Houchen, M.P.H., and Hina Shah, M.P.H., and KHI Vice President for Policy Kari Bruffett led the discussion on recommendations developed by the working groups from across Kansas.
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.
Read MoreKHI 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.
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