What does access to care really mean for Kansans?

Join us for KHI’s event, Beyond the Data: A Symposium on Access to Care in Kansas, a dynamic, thought-provoking forum, examining the complex relationship between health insurance coverage and access to care in Kansas. Drawing on the latest insights from the Kansas Health Institute’s annual health insurance coverage publications, we will analyze current trends and take a deeper look at what access to care truly means for Kansans.

This event will explore how federal and state policies, along with factors such as geography and population needs, influence access to care across the state. Through interactive discussions, participants will identify key challenges and uncover opportunities to improve access to care in Kansas.

🗓️ Date: Oct. 1, 2025
🕘 Time: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. CDT
📍 Location: Hybrid event at the Kansas Health Institute, 212 SW 8th Ave., Topeka (Limited in-person and virtual seats; in-person registration includes lunch)

What to Expect

National & State-Level Framing: Gain context on policy changes and access trends.
Data-Driven Insights: Dive into foundational coverage data shaping Kansas communities.
Interactive Policy Café: Participate in breakout sessions to explore challenges and develop solutions.

Keynote Speaker

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

Who Should Attend

Community health workers, health care providers, clinics, local health departments, nonprofit leaders, payers, employers, policymakers and anyone working to improve access to care in Kansas.

Continuing Education Credit

All participants are required to sign in at registration and verify attendance online through ‘eeds’ along with completing an evaluation online.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Kansas Medical Center and Kansas Health Institute. The University of Kansas Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the health care team.

Physician: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

The University of Kansas Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing: ANCC Contact Hours (APRN/RN)

The University of Kansas Medical Center designates this activity for a maximum of 1.25 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students

The Kansas Health Institute admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs and other school-administered programs and conferences. Please call (785) 233-5443 with any questions.

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.

Beyond the Data: A Symposium on Access to Care in Kansas