Each year, the Kansas Health Institute (KHI) offers a series of virtual, one-hour educational sessions about health policy topics related to issues that may be considered by the Kansas Legislature. Join us for the 2025 Bring It learning series from noon-1 p.m., CST, Feb. 18, 20, 25, 27, and March 6!
2025 Bring It Learning Series
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Feb 07, 2025
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Kansas Health Institute
Tuesday, Feb. 18:
Unpacking Insurance Coverage in Kansas: Trends, Insights and Options
Explore Kansas’ uninsured rate, which remained above the national average for the third consecutive year, in this interactive session featuring a hands-on demonstration of KHI’s insurance coverage dashboard. Uncover detailed characteristics of uninsured residents in your county, analyze trends across population subgroups and gain valuable insights to better understand the evolving insurance landscape in Kansas.
Thursday, Feb. 20:
Medicaid: What to Expect in 2025
How could proposed policy changes at the federal level impact KanCare in 2025 and beyond? This session offers a clear overview of Kansas’ Medicaid program, covering current eligibility criteria for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and low-income families. Join the discussion to explore key insights for the upcoming legislative session.
Tuesday, Feb. 25:
Hunger in Kansas
What’s driving hunger in Kansas, and what can be done to address it? With nearly 1 in 10 adults and 1 in 5 children facing food insecurity, a panel of experts from policy, charitable, agriculture and business sectors will explore the current landscape, gaps and opportunities to strengthen future efforts.
Thursday, Feb. 27:
Advancing Age-Friendly Kansas: Strategies for Impact
How can Kansas become more age-friendly to meet the needs of a growing aging population? This session highlights efforts to advance Age-Friendly Kansas in public health systems through multi-sector collaborations and integrating healthy aging practices across the state. Explore strategies to address critical issues and discover how stakeholders are shaping a more supportive future for older adults.
Thursday, March 6:
Navigating AI: Exploring Opportunities, Challenges and Policy Development – Panel & Presentation
How can artificial intelligence (AI) transform public health while ensuring responsible use and ethical decision-making? This session explores the opportunities and challenges of AI in public health, disaster preparedness and related fields. A panel and presentation will include expert insights and key highlights from the AI Policy Template and Guidance.
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About Kansas Health Institute
The Kansas Health Institute supports effective policymaking through nonpartisan research, education and engagement. KHI believes evidence-based information, objective analysis and civil dialogue enable policy leaders to be champions for a healthier Kansas. Established in 1995 with a multiyear grant from the Kansas Health Foundation, KHI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization based in Topeka.