Join us for the 2025 Bring It learning series!

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. Mark your calendars and register today!

The virtual learning series will take place from noon-1 p.m. CST, on the following dates:

Session Descriptions

Tuesday, Feb. 18 (PAST EVENT)
Unpacking Insurance Coverage in Kansas: Trends, Insights and Options
In 2023, Kansas saw an uninsured rate of 8.3 percent which surpassed the 7.9 percent for the U.S. overall for the third consecutive year. We invite you to participate in an engaging, hands-on exploration of an interactive dashboard for insurance coverage. Discover detailed characteristics of uninsured Kansans in your county, examine trends across population subgroups and gain insights to help you stay informed and better understand the landscape of insurance coverage in Kansas.

Thursday, Feb. 20 (PAST EVENT)
Medicaid: What to Expect in 2025
This session explores how proposed policy changes at the federal level might impact KanCare, the state's Medicaid program, in 2025 and beyond.  You will also gain insights into current coverage criteria, including income thresholds and eligibility for various groups such as older adults, individuals with disabilities and families with low income, as well as the Kansans who would likely enroll if Kansas were to expand Medicaid. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss their questions and observations regarding potential Medicaid policy changes at the federal and state level.

Tuesday, Feb. 25 (PAST EVENT)
Hunger in Kansas
About 1 in 10 Kansas adults are experiencing hunger, and nearly 1 in 5 Kansas children lack adequate nutrition for an active, healthy life. In this Bring It session, KHI will facilitate a panel of experts from policy, charitable, agriculture and business sectors. You will explore the landscape of hunger in Kansas and have the opportunity to share perspectives on gaps and opportunities to address hunger in Kansas.    

Thursday, Feb. 27 (PAST EVENT)
Advancing Age-Friendly Kansas: Strategies for Impact
This session will explore how stakeholders and partners are advancing aging initiatives to create an Age-Friendly Kansas, with a specific emphasis on Age-Friendly Public Health Systems and multi-sector collaborations. Gain insights into ongoing efforts to integrate healthy aging practices and age-friendly principles into public health systems and organizations across Kansas.

The session will also address emerging public health challenges associated with an aging population. Join us as we continue to strengthen the link between aging and public health to build a more inclusive and supportive environment for older adults.

Thursday, March 6
Navigating AI: Exploring Opportunities, Challenges, and Policy Development – Panel & Presentation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) gained widespread attention in 2022, with the launch of ChatGPT by OpenAI, sparking interest in generative AI (GenAI) across sectors, including public health. A thoughtful, multipronged approach—including well-designed policies—is needed to ensure responsible and effective AI use while mitigating potential drawbacks.

This session will feature a panel of experts, including Justin Snair, Managing Partner & Senior Principal Consultant at SGNL Solutions and CEO of Preppr.ai, Jamie Pina, Ph.D., M.S.P.H., FAMIA, Senior Director at the Center for Data Modernization Solutions, RTI International and Kate Burns, J.D., Executive Director, MetroLab Network. They will discuss the opportunities, considerations and challenges of AI in public health, disaster preparedness and related fields. You will explore ways to articulate a clear rationale for when AI might be an appropriate tool, while ensuring that ethics remain central to decision-making on AI use.AI Policy Template and Guidance.

Continuing Education Credits

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Kansas Medical Center and Kansas Health Institute. University of Kansas Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Please refer to specific event webpages for details on continuing education credits for each session.

All other attendees may receive a certificate of attendance.

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.