Kansas Health Institute
HHS announces $32 million for rural health programs
Three Kansas programs have been awarded federal grants for their rural health work.
Moran: Medicare, Medicaid should cover costs
U.S. Rep. Jerry Moran says he’s still bothered by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. “I think it creates many more problems than it solves," he said, "and I would love to replace it with something with a greater focus on reducing the underlying costs of health care.”
State to intensify review of health insurance rate increases
The Kansas Insurance Department will use a $1 million federal grant to strengthen the staff and the analytical systems that it uses to review rate increases filed by health insurance companies, according to Commissioner Sandy Praeger.
Farm groups fighting new paperwork requirement in health reform law
The Kansas Farm Bureau and its national counterpart are among the business groups fighting a new tax reporting requirement that was included in federal health reform. But Farm Bureau spokesmen said their quarrel isn't with health reform per se.
Public health funding in possible jeopardy
When Congress passed major health reform legislation earlier this year, it approved billions of dollars in spending over the next several years for prevention and public health programs. But the funds are now back on the line.
Governor sends letter to legislators regarding federal aid package
In a message delivered to legislative leaders today, Gov. Mark Parkinson said Kansas will receive about $40 million or $50 million more in federal aid than the Legislature anticipated when it crafted the current year budget.
State HIE plan nears completion
A months-long effort to draft a plan for a Kansas health information exchange is nearing completion and will be delivered to federal officials for review by the end of the month.
No action taken on Wichita smoking ban restraining order
A Sedgwick County District Court judge on Thursday took no action to end a temporary restraining order that is preventing the new statewide smoking ban from being enforced here.
Research funding at KU Medical Center reaches new high
Annual research funding at the University of Kansas Medical Center for the first time has surpassed $100 million, officials said today.
