We are excited to announce that registration is open for the 2025 KHI Policy Series: Exploring Medicaid in Kansas!

The first program in the KHI Policy Series in 2025, Exploring Medicaid in Kansas offers a comprehensive exploration of Medicaid policy in Kansas, bringing together stakeholders from across the state to learn about and discuss key issues related to Medicaid (KanCare). Designed for policymakers, health care providers, advocates and community leaders, this series provides a platform for informed decision-making. Through a combination of expert presentations, interactive discussions and networking opportunities, attendees will gain valuable insights and practical tools to understand Medicaid policy and how it impacts Kansans.

Don’t miss out! Mark your calendars and register today.

The virtual policy series will take place from 1–2:30 p.m. CST on the following dates:

Attend all four sessions and we’ll send you a special  keepsake as a token of our appreciation for your commitment!

Tuesday, March 11
Exploring Medicaid Benefits: How KanCare Addresses Health-Related Social Needs 

The first session in the 2025 series focuses on understanding how KanCare, Kansas' Medicaid program, integrates strategies to address health-related social needs. Participants will learn about the program's initiatives, policies and partnerships aimed at improving outcomes by addressing factors that influence health, such as housing, food insecurity, transportation and access to community resources. By highlighting current efforts and areas for innovation, the series provides insights into how KanCare approaches health equity for Medicaid recipients.  

Tuesday, June 10
Exploring KanCare and Behavioral Health: Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics 

The second session in the series delves into the role of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) in the state's Medicaid landscape. This installment explores Kansas’ designation as a CCBHC Demonstration State and how use of this model can enhance access to comprehensive, coordinated behavioral health care for Medicaid beneficiaries. By integrating mental health and substance use treatment with primary care and social services, these organizations aim to improve outcomes for individuals with complex needs. The series highlights CCBHCs’ impact on addressing service gaps, fostering innovation and advancing equitable, community-based care across Kansas.

Tuesday, Sept. 9
Exploring Maternal Health in KanCare: The Care Team

The third session in the series examines the utilization of the care team, including doulas, lactation consultants and community health workers in maternal and infant health for Medicaid beneficiaries in Kansas. This session highlights recent policy changes regarding maternal health and the role of health care teams in providing culturally competent, personalized care and support during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. Participants will gain an understanding of how these services contribute to health outcomes and equity in maternal care under KanCare.

Tuesday, Dec. 9
Exploring Medicaid Populations: Reaching Individuals Who Are Unhoused

The final session in the series focuses on strategies that can be used in Medicaid for reaching individuals who are unhoused. This session explores the unique challenges faced by unhoused populations in accessing health care and the critical role of Medicaid in addressing their needs. It examines innovative approaches in Kansas and other states, such as outreach programs, care coordination and partnerships with housing services, to improve health outcomes and stability for individuals who are unhoused.

This series is shaped by the valuable feedback gathered from participants during the series launch on Oct. 24. In case you missed the series launch, a recap has been posted to the KHI website, which includes a recording of the event and additional resources.

Accessibility

We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. For inquiries about accessibility or to make a reasonable accommodation request, please contact Lyndsey Burkhart at lburkhart@khi.org or (785) 233-5443.

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