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Kansas Health Institute Informing Policy. Improving Health.

Established in 1995 with a multiyear grant from the Kansas Health Foundation, KHI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization based in Topeka.

We're proud to celebrate Wyatt Beckman, KHI senior analyst and portfolio strategist, on being honored with a 2026 Rising...
10/13/2026

We're proud to celebrate Wyatt Beckman, KHI senior analyst and portfolio strategist, on being honored with a 2026 Rising Star Echo Alumni Award from Truman State University. As part of the recognition, Wyatt returned to campus with fellow awardees to share his experiences and connect with current Truman students.
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Congratulations, Wyatt!

Between 2022 and 2024, the rate of Kansas children without health insurance rose — a shift with real implications for fa...
10/13/2026

Between 2022 and 2024, the rate of Kansas children without health insurance rose — a shift with real implications for families, health systems and communities across the state.
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Join KHI on Nov. 5 for a convening exploring the latest data, the factors driving this trend and policy considerations for Kansas. Hear from experts and engage in a discussion about what these findings mean for the state.
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🗓️Date: Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2026
🕘 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. CDT
📍 Location: Kansas Health Institute, 212 SW 8th Ave., Topeka (in-person seating is limited; lunch included)
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💻 Can't make it to Topeka? A virtual option is available for the morning session (10:30 a.m. - noon) only.
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Reserve your seat today! http://events.khi.org.pages.services/11-5-26-uninsured-children-convening/?ts=1791898564733&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sharpspring
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Federal health policy update: What we’re watching, Oct. 13, 2026 ⁠🔹 New federal funding will expand children’s dent...
10/13/2026

Federal health policy update: What we’re watching, Oct. 13, 2026
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🔹 New federal funding will expand children’s dental care, behavioral health services and recovery housing.
🔹 CMS canceled 315,000 marketplace enrollments as part of anti-fraud efforts.
🔹 HHS appointed eight members to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
🔹 Federal agencies finalized health care price transparency changes for health plans and insurers.
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Stay informed: https://www.khi.org/articles/update-what-were-watching-oct-13-2026/
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Applying for Kansas Rural Health Transformation Program funding? You don’t have to navigate the process on your own. ⁠In...
10/07/2026

Applying for Kansas Rural Health Transformation Program funding? You don’t have to navigate the process on your own.
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In partnership with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, the Kansas Health Institute is managing free technical assistance to help applicants understand program requirements, work through questions and strengthen their application materials.
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There are three ways to get support:
💬 One-on-One Assistance — Submit your question and get connected with the KHI staff member or partner best suited to help.
👥 Office Hours — Bring your questions and learn from answers to questions other applicants are asking.
📚 Resources & Tools — Access FAQs, templates and guides developed around applicant needs.
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From understanding the RFA to thinking through project design, budgets and materials, the RHTP Technical Assistance Hub is here to help you move through the application process with greater clarity.
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➡️ Learn more and request technical assistance: https://www.khi.org/articles/rural-health-transformation-program-technical-assistance-hub
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10/07/2026

📊 Data is one of the most powerful tools for understanding your community — and now there's an easy-to-use resource to help you put data to work.
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KHI's Data to Action toolkit walks you through identifying, interpreting and communicating data in three short, practical parts, so you can turn what you learn into community-driven action.
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⭐ Enroll for a certificate at KHI Learning → learning.khi.org
🔎Or, explore a quick, no-login version at khi.org → https://www.khi.org/articles/data-to-action-a-microlearning-toolkit/
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We're hiring! ⁠The Kansas Health Institute is seeking an Educational Programs Specialist to bring learning design expe...
10/06/2026

We're hiring!
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The Kansas Health Institute is seeking an Educational Programs Specialist to bring learning design expertise to our growing portfolio of educational programming, helping policymakers, public health professionals and community partners turn evidence into action for a healthier Kansas.
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In this role you will:
✔️ Coordinate and contribute to the learning design of live learning events
✔️ Contribute to the design and development of on-demand courses and digital learning experiences
✔️ Support KHI's learning management system and educational content library
✔️ Support Project ECHO program coordination and curriculum development
✔️ Contribute instructional design expertise across a range of educational initiatives and engagements
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If you have a background in instructional or learning design and want to apply your skills in a meaningful, mission-driven setting, we'd love to hear from you.
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📍 Topeka, Kansas (hybrid), deadline to apply: Oct. 16
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Learn more and apply: https://www.khi.org/job-listings/educational-programs-specialist/
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Please share with your networks!
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Day 1 of is a wrap!⁠The KHI team had a great first day in Manhattan connecting with public health professionals from a...
10/06/2026

Day 1 of is a wrap!
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The KHI team had a great first day in Manhattan connecting with public health professionals from across Kansas, sharing resources at our booth, and attending, moderating and leading conference sessions!
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If you haven't stopped by yet, there's still time! Visit the KHI booth tomorrow to connect with our team and listen in on a presentation by Kevin Kovach.
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See you tomorrow!
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🤝Connect with us at Kansas Public Health Association's Annual Public Health Conference of Kansas in Manhattan!⁠Come to t...
10/02/2026

🤝Connect with us at Kansas Public Health Association's Annual Public Health Conference of Kansas in Manhattan!
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Come to the session on AI, where KHI will walk you through an AI policy template and show you how to customize it to meet your organization’s needs. Presenters: Tatiana and Shelby
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Be sure to stop by the KHI booth to meet more members of our team, learn about our work and explore resources designed to support public health efforts across Kansas.
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KHI's Kevin Kovach is focused on empowering public health champions to communicate the value of their work. He recently ...
10/02/2026

KHI's Kevin Kovach is focused on empowering public health champions to communicate the value of their work. He recently visited Nashville, Tennessee, to present at NNPHI's Open Forum.
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He worked with public health leaders on how to communicate about public health in ways that create new value, help stakeholders understand how they benefit and capture the resources necessary to sustain strong public health infrastructure.
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Access a toolkit on our website to share your public health value! https://www.khi.org/articles/creating-and-communicating-a-winning-value-proposition-for-public-health/

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212 SW 8th Avenue
Topeka, KS
66603

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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