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Leaders of Kansas' three government branches coalesce behind …

WEBThe 2022 Mental Health Summit brought unity of purpose to Gov. Laura Kelly, Senate President Ty Masterson, House Speaker Ron Ryckman and Kansas …

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Working parents still can’t find affordable health insurance …

WEBBeing just one of 10 states left to expand Medicaid, Kansas is long overdue to help thousands of Kansans get the health care they need to grow, learn, and work. …

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Community conversations highlight vital role of health care in …

WEBDavid Jordan is the President of the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund, a health philanthropy focused on improving the health of Kansans. Before joining the …

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Kansas bill brings major changes, new funding to rural health care …

WEBTOPEKA — A Kansas bill signed in late April would bring sweeping changes to provide new funding sources and increased access to rural health care and mental …

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New estimate predicts Medicaid expansion would serve 152K at …

WEBTOPEKA — The Kansas Health Institute on Thursday unveiled its analysis of Gov. Laura Kelly’s proposal to expand Medicaid, predicting 152,000 Kansans would …

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Legal settlement a framework to improve lives of Kansans in …

WEBTOPEKA — A cluster of civil rights and disability advocacy organizations reached agreement Tuesday with the state of Kansas to improve opportunities for …

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100 Kansas hospital and clinic executives, health professionals …

WEBTOPEKA — More than 100 health professionals and hospital or clinic administrators issued a letter Tuesday to the 2024 Legislature asking for bipartisan …

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Why expanding Medicaid now would help Kansas and rural hospitals

WEBEdward Herrman. April 24, 2024 3:33 am. An overflow crowd attended a Kansas Senate hearing Wednesday on implications of Kansas expanding Medicaid to about 150,000 …

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Dr. Ahmed and her epis are trying to save you, Kansas

WEBAhmed recently showed exceptional grace with a couple of Kansas Legislators. Back on Aug. 12, Ahmed gave an overview of her department’s work to the …

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State official on Kansas Medicaid unwinding: ‘We probably …

WEBTOPEKA — After describing long wait times, sluggish mail returns and unprecedented call center volumes, Kansas Department of Health and Environment …

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Kansas Senate passes pair of public health bills tied to political fury

WEBTOPEKA — The Kansas Senate brushed aside opposition Thursday to a pair of public health bills linked to the COVID-19 pandemic that would affirm the right of …

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Kansas' unrivaled rural hospital crisis: 58% at risk of closing, 82%

WEBTOPEKA — Financial weaknesses at four of every five rural Kansas hospitals provide leverage to Medicaid expansion advocates who are eager for the …

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Advocates spotlight Kansas maternal health shortfalls, possible

WEBTOPEKA — Kansas maternal health stakeholders are advising state lawmakers to strengthen government financial backing of maternal health providers to …

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Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signs bill to kill south Kansas City …

WEBMissouri Gov. Mike Parson on Monday signed legislation designed to keep a landfill from moving into south Kansas City, ending a more than year-long effort by …

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More than 100K Kansans could be booted from Medicaid by end …

WEBTOPEKA — Kansas is close to determining who will remain eligible for Medicaid after months of glitches and ongoing confusion over how to reapply. Current …

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Kansas governor appoints acting secretary of state's health

WEBBy: Tim Carpenter - November 29, 2021 11:00 am. Gov. Laura Kelly appointed Monday an acting secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and …

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UnitedHealth CEO savaged for failings in massive cyberattack …

WEBCapitol Hill lawmakers from both parties on Wednesday grilled UnitedHealth Group’s CEO over the largest-ever cyberattack on the U.S. health care industry, which …

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As another rural Kansas clinic shutters, Kelly renews call for …

WEBTOPEKA — After 10 years of operation, the Care Arc Health Clinic in Eureka will close its doors at the end of February. The clinic’s closure follows a trend of teetering …

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University of Kansas deal with Missouri hospital feels ‘terribly …

WEBAllison Kite is a data reporter for The Missouri Independent and Kansas Reflector, with a focus on the environment and agriculture. A graduate of the University …

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Biden administration to issue rule expanding DACA health care …

WEBWASHINGTON — The Biden administration will publish a final rule Friday that will allow about 100,000 uninsured people in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals …

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Kansas House fails to override veto on bill that would ban gender

WEBWare’s question set the tone for debate in the Senate, which voted 27-13 to override Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of Senate Bill 233, legislation that would ban gender …

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Federal law delivers $28.6 million to Kansas for replacing lead …

WEBTOPEKA — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency set aside $28.6 million from the bipartisan federal infrastructure law to replace a portion of the estimated …

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Democrat hopes to unseat Kansas House speaker with focus on

WEBMcCorkle said it’s “hard to believe” Hawkins has been reelected five times since he first won the 100th District seat in 2012. “Winning House 100 means removing your …

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