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Kansas Health Institute

The Kansas Health Institute (KHI) delivers credible information and research enabling policy leaders to make informed health policy decisions that enhance their effectiveness as champions for a healthier Kansas. Established in 1995 with a multiyear grant from the Kansas Health Foundation, KHI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan health policy and research organization based in Topeka.

KHI’s research often leads to briefs and publications for policymakers – arming them with credible analysis on topics such as health reform, community health, insurance coverage and public health services. Even more importantly, KHI convenes conversations with policy leaders of diverse political perspectives – helping them use evidence to make informed decisions on issues that affect the health of Kansans.

KHI has been recognized nationally for its health impact assessment work and, since 2012, has led the Center for Sharing Public Health Services http://phsharing.org/v, a national project funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Mission Statement

KHI's mission is to improve the health of all Kansans by supporting effective policymaking, engaging at the state and community levels, and providing nonpartisan, actionable and evidence-based information. To achieve our vision and mission, KHI believes that a broad approach is needed; policymakers must understand how our health is influenced by a range of factors as they make decisions that improve the health of Kansans.

Vision and Impact

KHI's vision: Healthier Kansans through effective policy.

Competencies:

Convening/Partnering
Fiscal/Administration Management
Health Information Services
Health Policy Development, Implementation & Evaluation
Health Systems Transformation
Research & Evaluation
Training & Technical Assistance

Community Served:

Kansas

Contact Information:

Kansas Health Institute
212 SW Eighth Avenue, Suite 300 Topeka, KS 66603-3936
Robert St. Peter, President
rstpeter@khi.org
785.233.5443

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Resources contributed by this organization:

Annual Insurance Update 2016: Health Insurance in Kansas

The 2016 Kansas Health Institute Insurance Update describes insurance coverage in the state during 2014, the first year of full implementation of the insurance expansion provisions of the Affordable Care Act.

Kansas Medicaid: A Primer 2017

Kansas Medicaid: A Primer 2017 is an in-depth “handbook” describing basic facts, history and trends surrounding Kansas Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program.

Infographic: Health Insurance in Kansas in 2015

This infographic describes insurance coverage in Kansas for 2015, the second full year following the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.

Potential Health Effects of Changes to the Kansas Corporate Farming Law

This report discusses the findings of a health impact assessment that examined how some provisions of proposed agriculture legislation might affect the health of Kansans, either positively or negatively.

Health Impact Assessment Policymaker Profile

The Health Impact Assessment (HIA) Policymaker Profile issue brief can be used as a reference point for various types of decison-makers, HIA practitioners or community groups who have interest in health impact assessments and want to identify and support emerging HIA champions.

Potential Health Effects of Legalizing Medical Marijuana in Kansas

This health impact assessment document examines how some provisions of medical marijuana legislation might affect the health of Kansans, either positively or negatively.

Optimizing Your Health Impact Assessment (HIA) Experience

This handbook explores how to anticipate and address potential challenges during the health impact assessment (HIA) process and includes examples from several HIAs across the United States and abroad. It also directs readers to existing HIA-related resources that can be used to address challenges or provide examples.