KFMC Health Improvement Partners

02/09/2026

Are you a hospital case manager, social worker, or community care provider? This session is for you. KFMC and partners invite you to explore how healthcare and housing providers can collaborate to improve transitions and long‑term wellbeing for Medicaid members.�

February 26, 2026, 2:00 PM CT
Register here: https://ow.ly/ujnh50Y64sc�

02/06/2026

Housing and healthcare work best when they work together. Join KFMC, the Kansas Health Opportunities Coalition, Healthy Blue Kansas, and Upside for our first webinar of 2026!

Crossing Systems: Healthcare and Housing Working Together
February 26, 2026, 2:00 PM CT
Learn how partnerships make stable housing possible for Medicaid members.

Register today: https://ow.ly/KHKY50Y63UN

02/04/2026

Trusted. Independent. Impactful. As an external quality review and healthcare consulting organization, KFMC provides independent Medicaid and compliance review that helps safeguard patients and strengthen programs.
​
By combining rigorous data analysis with clinical expertise, our reviewers help state agencies and health plans catch issues early, protect program integrity, and keep care decisions focused on what is best for consumers.

02/02/2026

Everyone deserves equitable access to health and wellness, regardless of location, background, or resources. When a Kansas clinic saw avoidable delays and gaps in follow-up care, KFMC partnered with their team to redesign workflows, improve data use, and support staff with practical tools that stuck.

The result: fewer missed appointments, more timely care, and a better quality of life for the patients and families they serve. Better systems. Better outcomes. Better health.
​
Connect with us to explore what’s possible for your organization.

01/27/2026

In the U.S., the most common type of cancer is skin cancer. The deadliest kind of skin cancer is melanoma and is caused by exposure to ultraviolet (U.V.) light. Therefore, it is important to reduce U.V. exposure and track the prevalence of skin cancer. The rate of skin cancer cases in Kansas continues to improve. See where your county stands. https://www.kansashealthmatters.org/indicators/index/view?indicatorId=15703&localeId=19

01/20/2026

In Kansas, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed invasive cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death among men. The chance of getting prostate cancer goes up as a man gets older. See where your county ranks in instances of prostate cancer. https://www.kansashealthmatters.org/indicators/index/view?indicatorId=7571&localeId=19

01/13/2026

Breast cancer rates in Kansas have ticked up slightly over time. Among Kansas women, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed invasive cancer, and the second leading cause of cancer death. See where your county stands in breast cancer rates. https://www.kansashealthmatters.org/indicators/index/view?indicatorId=7567&localeId=19

01/06/2026

Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. It is the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer overall in Kansas. See where your county stands on colorectal cancer per 100,000 population. https://www.kansashealthmatters.org/indicators/index/view?indicatorId=7565&localeTypeId=2

11/12/2025

Over 34 percent of Kansans are overweight — a statistic that carries real health consequences and higher health care costs in communities. See where your county ranks. https://www.kansashealthmatters.org/indicators/index/view?indicatorId=2268&localeTypeId=2&periodId=245

11/05/2025

Some Kansas communities have a high diabetes hospital admission rate. Diabetes affects nearly every system in the body and is a leading cause of kidney disease, blindness, amputations and increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Knowing your community’s diabetes rates helps drive prevention, early detection, and better support for those at risk. https://www.kansashealthmatters.org/indicators/index/view?indicatorId=6793&localeTypeId=2&periodId=6197

11/04/2025

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

KFMC Health Improvement Partners is proud to share that our President and CEO, Sarah Irsik-Good, has been elected to serve on the Civitas Networks for Health® 2026 Board of Directors.

Civitas Networks for Health unites more than 160 member organizations across the country that are working to improve health through data sharing, collaboration, and innovation. As part of this national network, Sarah will help guide efforts to strengthen the collective voice of local implementers and advance Civitas’ mission to improve health for all.

Please join us in congratulating Sarah on this well-deserved recognition and leadership role!

Read the full announcement from Civitas Networks for Health below:

Civitas Networks for Health® is proud to introduce our 2026 Board of Directors, composed of dedicated leaders—both newly elected and returning—who will guide our national network and advance our shared mission to improve health across the country.
Newly elected and re-elected members:
• Jaime Bland, CEO, CyncHealth (re-elected)
• Ben Tyrrell, CEO, Big Sky Care Connect
• Kyle Russell, CEO, Virginia Health Information
• Sarah Irsik-Good, President and CEO, KFMC Health Improvement Partners
• Van Le, Program Manager, Louisiana Public Health Institute (PelEx) (non-voting, Emerging Leaders Council member)

Returning members include Marc Bennett, Dan Porreca, Craig Behm, Gabrielle Rude, Melissa Kotrys, Carmen Hughes, and Kristin Paulson.

10/29/2025

🌟 Local Hero Spotlight! 🌟

We’re proud to share that KFMC’s very own Brenda Rhoads-Groves has been recognized by WIBW’s Salute Our Heroes for her incredible compassion and service to the Topeka community. 💙

Her mission to help others find dignity, hope, and a place to call home is a powerful reminder of the impact one person can make.

👏 Join us in celebrating this well-deserved honor and watch her inspiring story!

Salute Our Heroes: Topeka woman finds home in service at SENT Topeka DETAILS>>>https://www.wibw.com/2025/10/28/salute-our-heroes-topeka-woman-finds-home-service-sent-topeka/