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Noon Briefing: Medicaid’s Presumptive Eligibility Program - Feb. 26

Join KHA for a Noon Briefing on Feb. 26, from noon to 1:00 p.m. where Kansas Department of Health and Environment will share how the Presumptive Eligibility process works, including how a facility can become a qualified entity and the steps involved in assisting individuals with their Medicaid applications.

Critical Issues Summit for Hospital Boards - March 6-7

The summit brings together hospital leadership and trustees from across the state to promote the importance of good governance practices. This event provides top-notch speakers, educational sessions, and discussions on critical topics that are faced by hospitals today.

Sunflower Health Network Board Meeting - Mar. 6

The Sunflower Health Network is a not-for-profit organization that consists of 26 counties located primarily in North Central and North West Kansas. Sunflower Health Network's (SHN) specific purpose is to improve the population's health status. The 26 member hospitals, in conjunction with their medical staff, have developed a network that fosters cooperation and coordination. The priority has been to enhance the integration of health-related services among the SHN member communities.

On-Ramp Revamp: Managers’ Role in the New-Hire Experience Educational Webinar - March 6

In todays competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent requires a dynamic and multifaceted approach. This webinar is designed to equip healthcare leaders and human resources professionals with the tools and strategies to create a more engaging, supportive, and growth-focused work environment, leading to stronger retention and improved recruitment outcomes.

SHIP Quarterly Webinar - Mar. 11

SHIP is your local State Health Insurance Assistance Program. SHIP provides unbiased help to Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers. Whether you are new to Medicare, reviewing Medicare plan options, or have questions on how to use your Medicare, SHIP can help.

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Introduction of Bills

Kansas Seal (Feb. 4, 2025) – Senate Bill 136 by Senator Holscher – Concerning campaign finance; limiting contributions to $5,000 per year to political committees that are made for the purpose of independent expenditures; requiring accounting, reporting and auditing of such contributions

Senate Bill 145 by Senator Shane – Concerning children and minors; relating to law enforcement agencies and the secretary for the Kansas Department for Children and Families; requiring that the secretary immediately notify law enforcement agencies of reports of abuse or neglect; providing for law enforcement agencies to request resources from the secretary for the Kansas Department of Children and Families for investigations

Senate Bill 150 by Committee on Public Health and Welfare – Concerning insurance; relating to health care benefits and health insurance plans and related coverage; prohibiting the denial of coverage for the refilling of prescription topical eye medication

Senate Bill 151 by the Committee on Government Efficiency – Concerning public assistance; relating to medical assistance, requiring the secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to request a waiver from the United States Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to end participation in certain expenditure authorities under the KanCare demonstration

Senate Bill 161 by the Committee on Government Efficiency – Concerning public assistance; requiring approval by an act of the legislature prior to any state agency seeking or implementing any public assistance program waiver or other authorization from the federal government that expands eligibility for any public assistance program or increases cost to the state

House Bill 2184 by the Committee on Social Services Budget, requested by Representative King on behalf of LeadingAge Kansas – Concerning health and health care; relating to the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services; providing for the regulation of supplemental nursing services agencies and health care worker platforms thereby; creating the Supplemental Nursing Services Agency and Health Care Worker Platforms Regulation Fund

House Bill 2195 by the Committee on Appropriations, requested by Representative Howe on behalf of the Kansas Association of Technical Colleges – concerning technical colleges; establishing the Kansas Technical College Operating Grant Fund administered by the Kansas Board of Regents

House Bill 2199 by the Committee on Insurance, requested by Representative Butler on behalf of Kendall Schoenrock – Concerning insurance; relating to the Kansas State Employees Health Care Commission; authorizing the commission to provide coverage for certain allergen introduction dietary supplements for infants; requiring submission of an impact report to the legislature if such coverage is provided

House Bill 2216 by the Committee on Health and Human Services, requested by Representative Bryce on behalf of Kansans for Life – Concerning health and health care; relating to abortion; requiring the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to create an informational video describing abortion laws in Kansas and services available for pregnant women experiencing life-threatening or health-threatening medical conditions

House Bill 2217 by the Committee on Health and Human Services, requested by Representative Bryce on behalf of the Attorney General's Office – Concerning the attorney general; relating to the office of the inspector general and the powers, duties and responsibilities thereof; expanding the power of the inspector general to investigate and audit all state cash, food and health assistance programs

House Bill 2218 by the Committee on Health and Human Services, requested by Steve Kearney on behalf of Compass Pathways – Concerning the Uniform Controlled Substances Act; defining psilocybin to exclude the pharmaceutical composition of crystalline polymorph psilocybin; adding crystalline polymorph psilocybin to schedule IV

House Bill 2219, by the Committee on Health and Human Services, requested by Representative Buehler on behalf of the Kansas Chamber of Commerce – Concerning the healing arts; relating to physician assistants; enacting the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact to provide interstate practice privileges

House Bill 2221 by the Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice, requested by Jennifer King on behalf of the Department of Corrections – Concerning state funds; relating to the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Fund; creating the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Fund; transferring money and liabilities of the Kansas Department of Corrections Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Fund to the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Fund; abolishing the Kansas Department of Correction Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Fund

House Bill 2223 by the Committee on Health and Human Services Requested by Representative Buehler on behalf of the Kansas Optometric Association – Concerning health professions and practices; relating to optometry; modifying certain provisions of the optometry law related to scope of practice, definitions and credentialing requirements

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