2024 Year in Review “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.” — John Wesley As we navigate new waters, we …
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2024 Year in Review released
New brief: How recent federal changes will impact Marketplace insurance in Kansas
Congress recently passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which was signed into law July 4 by President Trump. This bill will cut an estimated $300 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and $1 trillion from Medicaid, as well as make it harder and less affordable to enroll in health plans through …
Podcast episode 32: Mark McCormick
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 32, we interview Mark McCormick, New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, advocate and consultant. Listen now Listen below or on any of …
New survey: Kansans across party lines voice strong support for programs that help children, families
New survey: Kansans across party lines voice strong support for programs that help children, families Hutchinson, KS – A new study found that Kansans feel the current economy is unfriendly to families raising young children, and they support programs that help them thrive. In fact, most families surveyed as part of the study said government …
Podcast episode 31: Mike Perry
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 31, we interview Mike Perry, partner and co-founder at the public opinion research firm PerryUndem. Listen now Listen below or on any of …
Podcast episode 30: Karen Weis, PhD, RNC-OB, FAAN
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 30, we interview Karen Weis, PhD, RNC-OB, FAAN. She is a decorated U.S. Air Force veteran and noted researcher who serves as a …
Podcast episode 29: Johnathan Sublet
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 29, we interview Johnathan Sublet, founder and executive director at SENT Topeka. SENT Topeka is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering holistic community …
New modeling released based on final One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Contacts:David Jordan, president and CEO, United Methodist Health Ministry Fund508-246-6825 | david@healthfund.org Brenda Sharpe, president and CEO, REACH Healthcare Foundation913-322-6025 | brenda@reachhealth.org Updated modeling report: Kansas to lose $3.9 billion in Medicaid funding under One Big Beautiful Bill, hospitals to lose $2.7 billion Congress recently passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was signed …
Podcast episode 28: Dr. Beth Oller
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 28, we interview Dr. Beth Oller. She is a family medicine physician at Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas. She graduated from …
Health Fund welcomes new board members, leadership
The Health Fund recently welcomed four new members to the Board of Directors, in addition to ushering in new leadership. Three longtime board members retired from the board in May after reaching their term limits, including former board Chair Lori Hartnett. The board welcomed incoming board Chair Matthew Penner, who has served on the board …