Kansas Health Institute

Kansas Health Institute Informing Policy. Improving Health.

Established in 1995 with a multiyear grant from the Kansas Health Foundation, KHI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization based in Topeka.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Federal health policy update: What weโ€™re watching, Nov. 13, 2025๐Ÿ”น The federal government has reopened after a 43-day ...
11/13/2025

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Federal health policy update: What weโ€™re watching, Nov. 13, 2025

๐Ÿ”น The federal government has reopened after a 43-day shutdown.
๐Ÿ”น CMS has launched a new model to lower Medicaid drug prices.
๐Ÿ”น Kansas has submitted its Rural Health Transformation Plan to CMS.

Federal policy has important implications for health in Kansas. Weโ€™re tracking key developments and their potential impact on the state.

๐Ÿ“ฐ Stay informed: https://loom.ly/Apwratg



Sunflower Foundation, Kansas Housing Resources Corporation

11/13/2025

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Health insurance coverage in Kansas varies across regions, with uninsured rates in 2024 ranging from 6.4% to 9.4% by congressional district.

See how coverage differs across Kansas in KHIโ€™s new fact sheet and interactive dashboard featuring the latest U.S. Census Bureau data.

๐Ÿ”— Explore the data: https://loom.ly/jC-A56g

๐ŸŒพ How can collaboration and innovation help fund and sustain rural health? Join us for the second annual Health on the P...
11/12/2025

๐ŸŒพ How can collaboration and innovation help fund and sustain rural health?

Join us for the second annual Health on the Plains Summit as we explore new ways to strengthen rural health systems through partnership and creative funding strategies. Hear from state and national leaders advancing innovative solutions for rural communities.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Dec. 11 | ๐Ÿ•˜ 10 a.m.โ€“1 p.m. CST | ๐Ÿ“ Zoom

๐Ÿ”— Register today: https://loom.ly/vcHYQv8

๐ŸŽ‰ Congratulations to Samiyah Para-Cremer Moore! ๐ŸŽ‰Weโ€™re proud to celebrate Samiyah, KHI Senior Analyst and Portfolio Stra...
11/12/2025

๐ŸŽ‰ Congratulations to Samiyah Para-Cremer Moore! ๐ŸŽ‰

Weโ€™re proud to celebrate Samiyah, KHI Senior Analyst and Portfolio Strategist, for being recognized in the Policy & Public Service category as part of the fourth annual NextGen Under 30 Kansas class!

This recognition honors emerging leaders who are making a meaningful impact across Kansas through innovation, service, and leadership.

Please join us in congratulating Samiyah for this well-deserved achievement and her continued commitment to excellence and public service! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ‘

โœจ Congratulations to KHI analyst Emma Uridge, M.P.H., for receiving the Erickson Foundation Award for Excellence in Rese...
11/11/2025

โœจ Congratulations to KHI analyst Emma Uridge, M.P.H., for receiving the Erickson Foundation Award for Excellence in Research from the American Public Health Associationโ€™s Aging and Public Health Section!

Presented Nov. 3 at the APHA Annual Meeting and Expo in Washington, D.C., the award honors research advancing public health and aging and Kansasโ€™ work to build age-friendly public health systems.

๐Ÿ”— Learn more about the Age-Friendly Kansas initiative: https://loom.ly/7esPLe8

11/10/2025

๐ŸŒพ New Health on the Plains episode!

On Health on the Plains, episode 15, Wyatt Beckman takes us to Logan, Kansas, to visit with Logan Manor Community Health Services - Logan Intergenerational Family Education (LIFE) Center leaders, David Kirkendall and Teresa McComb. The first-of-its-kind center brings together students and nursing home residents to improve educational outcomes, create a greater sense of belonging and purpose among residents, and serve as a valuable resource for the entire community.

๐Ÿ“บ Watch the webcast: https://youtu.be/vSszuGLZLRM or ๐ŸŽง listen on Podbean or your favorite podcast app: https://www.khi.org/podcast/

Kansas Health Foundation Office of Rural Prosperity Kansas Association of Counties Logan Community Development Foundation, Inc.

The Kansas Health Institute, today, hosted Reimagining the Health Care System in Kansas, bringing together leaders from ...
11/07/2025

The Kansas Health Institute, today, hosted Reimagining the Health Care System in Kansas, bringing together leaders from across the state to answer the question, "What if we could design a Kansas health care system from the ground up?"

A huge thank you to all who participated! We look forward to sharing the exercise with other partners to spark fresh ideas for improving the future of health in Kansas. ๐Ÿ’™

โ˜•๏ธ ICYMI: On Oct. 29, Mark Holmes, Director of the UNC Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research and Professor ...
11/05/2025

โ˜•๏ธ ICYMI: On Oct. 29, Mark Holmes, Director of the UNC Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research and Professor at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health joined us for the Health on the Plains Coffee Hour to discuss the complex work at the intersection of public policy, health care financing and rural places. If you missed it, catch the full conversation here:

๐Ÿ”— https://loom.ly/RqdE1V0

๐Ÿฆบ Just one week away! Donโ€™t miss the Kansas Occupational Health Forum: Safety in Our Workplaces on Nov. 13, 10โ€“11:30 a.m...
11/04/2025

๐Ÿฆบ Just one week away!

Donโ€™t miss the Kansas Occupational Health Forum: Safety in Our Workplaces on Nov. 13, 10โ€“11:30 a.m. CST (hybrid).

Join experts and peers to explore Kansas occupational health trends, hear on-the-ground experiences and discuss strategies to reduce workplace injuries and fatalities.

What to expect:
โ†’ Data insights
โ†’ Expert perspectives
โ†’ Practical takeaways

๐Ÿ“ Kansas Health Institute, Topeka | ๐Ÿ’ป Virtual option available

Save your spot: https://loom.ly/LOdCE4E

โœจ KHI Staff Snapshot: Emma Uridge โ€“ AnalystWith inspired vision, Emma brings polish and precision to everything she touc...
10/31/2025

โœจ KHI Staff Snapshot: Emma Uridge โ€“ Analyst

With inspired vision, Emma brings polish and precision to everything she touches. As part of KHIโ€™s policy team, she conducts research and analysis on population health, access to care and more โ€” helping connect data, design and strategy to improve health across Kansas.

Currently, Emma facilitates the Age-Friendly Public Health Systems initiative in Kansas and recently facilitated the planning committee for the reinstated Kansas Governorโ€™s Conference on Aging.

Outside the office, Emmaโ€™s keen eye and altruism remain unequivocal. Known for her impeccable taste, she almost exclusively shops at a resale boutique that supports hospice and palliative care in Kansas City.

โ“ Q: If parallel universes exist, what do you think the โ€œyouโ€ in another one is doing right now?
๐Ÿ’ฌ A: I would be rummaging through a flea market in the south of France for bits and bobs I do not need. Ideally, I would be joined by a pack of small, long-haired dogs who are trained to be off-leash.

๐Ÿท Raise a glass of red to Emma โ€” a master of style, purpose and impact.

๐ŸŒŸ Follow along each month as we spotlight the incredible KHI staff whose diverse skills and meaningful contributions help advance health in Kansas.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Federal health policy update: What weโ€™re watching, Oct. 30, 2025๐Ÿ”น The federal government shutdown enters its fourth w...
10/30/2025

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Federal health policy update: What weโ€™re watching, Oct. 30, 2025

๐Ÿ”น The federal government shutdown enters its fourth week.
๐Ÿ”น CMS recalls furloughed staff to maintain open enrollment for Medicare and the ACA marketplace.
๐Ÿ”น USDA announces Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not be issued beginning Nov. 1.

Federal policy has important implications for health in Kansas. Weโ€™re tracking key developments and their potential impact on the state.

๐Ÿ“ฐ Stay informed: https://loom.ly/Wxcw87M



Sunflower Foundation

๐Ÿ’ซ Stories have the power to connect us. In our latest blog post, Kansas State University MPH student and new mom Isha Ko...
10/30/2025

๐Ÿ’ซ Stories have the power to connect us.

In our latest blog post, Kansas State University MPH student and new mom Isha Kothari opens up about her journey through postpartum depression and the public health programs that helped her.

Her story is the winning entry from KHIโ€™s storytelling contest, highlighting the power of storytelling in public health.

๐Ÿ”— Read on: https://loom.ly/LD1F8JE

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