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Podcast episode 62: Joe O’Hern
Health Fund organizes trip to learn about successful mobile integrated health-community paramedicine programs
The right care. At the right time. At the right place. That’s mobile integrated healthcare-community paramedicine. This valuable healthcare model reduces strain on emergency departments, saves costs and helps provide improved patient care. The Health Fund was honored to travel with a group of about 40 healthcare and policy professionals to explore successful MIH-CP models …
New Kansas poll: Child care costs drive affordability concerns
Topeka, KAN. — New statewide polling finds Kansas voters are concerned about the cost of living, with child care costs adding to the financial pressures facing families across the state. More than a third of parents say child care costs are preventing them from saving for the future, while one in four are cutting back on essentials to …
Podcast episode 61: Emily Polak
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Podcast episode 60: Dr. Jamila Michener
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Podcast episode 59: Clay Wirestone
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Podcast episode 58: Wendell Potter
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EPSDT statewide assessment released
The Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit—known in Kansas as KanBeHealthy (KBH)—is a cornerstone of primary and preventive care for children enrolled in Medicaid. EPSDT provides comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services and guarantees coverage of medically necessary services needed to correct or ameliorate physical, developmental, behavioral, and mental health conditions. Effective …
Podcast episode 57: Secretary Laura Howard
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Podcast Episode 56: Anthony Wright
Listen now Listen below or on any of your favorite podcast services. Like and subscribe to stay up-to-date with each new episode! Welcome to the Pioneers in Health podcast. In this podcast, we share inspiring stories of pioneering leaders from our nation and from your backyard who are working to improve health. In episode 56, …