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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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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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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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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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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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Veterans’ health care coverage expanded by Biden administration

WEBAhead of Veterans Day, Biden administration officials said Friday the Department of Veterans Affairs will expand health care coverage for certain groups of …

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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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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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David Jordan, Author at Kansas Reflector

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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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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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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Biden administration to issue rule expanding DACA health care …

WEBKansas Reflector is part of States Newsroom, the nation’s largest state-focused nonprofit news organization. he Biden administration will publish a final rule Friday that …

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Kansas governor's budget includes pay raises, Medicaid expansion

WEBSherman Smith is the editor in chief of Kansas Reflector. He writes about things that powerful people don't want you to know. A two-time Kansas Press …

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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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These 3 things will make rural Kansas communities healthier

WEBHere are three things policymakers should consider: Kansas must expand Medicaid. Expanding Medicaid will cut the number of uninsured adults in half, address …

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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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Kansas mothers of color have worse outcomes. Advocates talk in …

WEBThe three are dedicated to reducing racial disparities in maternal and infant mortality and increasing better outcomes for mothers of color in a state that continues to …

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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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