Understanding Access: Health Coverage for Kansas’ Hispanic Communities

When: 10-11:30 a.m., Thursday, June 27

Where: Kansas Health Institute: 212 SW 8th Ave., Topeka - directly across the street from the Kansas Statehouse (directions & parking info here)

Event Overview: 

The uninsured rate in Kansas (8.6 percent) was higher than in the U.S. overall (8.0 percent) for the second year in a row in 2022, even as the rate in Kansas and the nation improved between 2021 and 2022. Kansans who are Hispanic, any race, had the highest uninsured rate at 20.1 percent and non-Hispanic White Kansans had the lowest uninsured rate at 6.2 percent.

In light of these disparities, the Kansas Health Institute (KHI) will host a hybrid event on June 27 that aims to delve into the statistics and uncover the underlying factors contributing to these coverage gaps, with a special focus on the Hispanic community in Kansas.

KHI will present an interactive overview of the data, followed by a panel discussion with state partners.

Event Highlights:

• Engage with the Latest Data: Participants will explore the most current data through graphs and interactive maps, providing a comprehensive understanding of health coverage trends in Kansas. 
• Understand the Implications for Hispanic Communities: Hear from a panel who will discuss the disparities in coverage affecting Hispanic Kansans and the obstacles they face in obtaining insurance.
• Explore Opportunities to Overcome Barriers: Discover ongoing efforts aimed at reducing disparities and enhancing insurance coverage among the Hispanic population in Kansas.

Whether attending in person or virtually, this event will provide valuable insights into the disparities and opportunities within the insurance landscape of Kansas.

Join us for a day of learning and engagement dedicated to addressing these critical issues.

Please complete form below to register.

Continuing Education Credits

Continuing education credits for the following professionals will be offered as appropriate – physicians, APRNs, RNs and social workers. Other participants may request a certificate of attendance. Instructions to receive credit or a certificate will be provided at the event.

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.

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students

The Kansas Health Institute admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs and other school-administered programs and conferences. Please call (785) 233-5443 with any questions.