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Health in the 34th

Alliance for a Healthy Kansas

Kansas is one of only 10 states in the U.S. who hasn"t expanded its Medicaid program yet. Join hosts from the Alliance for a Healthy Kansas to discuss the latest topics in Health in Kansas, the 34th state, including Medicaid expansion, the rise of medical debt, preserving rural health care, and other ways we can get access to affordable health care to our friends, family and neighbors in the Sunflower State.

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35:11

What's Really in H.R. 1? An Economist Explains

Health in the 34th ·

2025/11/19

In this episode of Health in the 34th, we’re joined by Nathan Kessler, Principal Economist at Kansas Action for Children, to break down the real tax implications of H.R. 1, otherwise known as the “Big Beautiful Bill” passed this summer.Nathan walks us through what Kansas families can expect when they file their taxes next spring and why more than 25,000 Kansas children stand to lose their federal child tax credit under the law’s new eligibility rules. He also explains how H.R. 1 might lead to higher

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45:53

SNAP Changes in Kansas: What's at Stake for Families...

Health in the 34th ·

2025/10/22

Big changes are coming to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and some take effect as soon as November 1. In this episode of Health in the 34th, we break down what Kansans need to know with special guest Haley Kottler, Thriving Campaign Director for Kansas Appleseed.In this episode we cover:How SNAP works and who is enrolled in the programWhat changes Kansans can expect in the coming monthsThe connection between SNAP and rural grocery storesKansas's long history with SNAP, andWhat

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37:01

Changes to Health Care: What to Know Now

Health in the 34th ·

2025/09/24

In this episode of Health in the 34th, we break down the sweeping health care changes packed into H.R. 1, also known as the "Big Beautiful Bill" passed this summer. What exactly is in it?How will it change the way Kansans access care, pay for treatment, and navigate coverage in the years ahead?When can you expect to see the effects of the bill?We take a look at the real-world impact on families, health care providers, and communities across the state.From more administrative "red tape" to questions

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43:04

Things to Know & Do Right Now

Health in the 34th ·

2025/04/23

There is a lot going on in the world of health both in Kansas and at the federal level. We are here to give you the things you should know right now, and three things you can do to make a difference starting today. Topics include:Federal threats to Medicaid, including who is at risk of losing coverage and some sneakier ways Congress might make them happen;Kansas Legislative wrap up, including a win and two new laws to keep an eye on (especially in the midst of Measles and Tuberculosis outbreaks);

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56:33

205 Rally for Health Care

Health in the 34th ·

2025/03/21

The 2025 Rally for Health Care took place March 12 at the Kansas Capitol. On this episode we bring you the full audio from the Rally, with immersive audio so you can experience the excitement and energy that was in the room. Speakers at the rally included:April Holman, Executive Director of the Alliance for a Healthy KansasMelinda McDaniel, Wichita resident who lives in the coverage gapShari Coatney, President & CEO of SKIL Resource Center in southeast KansasBecky Fast, Executive Director of the

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47:19

Get Caught Up

Health in the 34th ·

2025/02/26

In this week's episode we take a look at what has happened recently in the health policy at the state and federal levels. Some highlights:Medicaid expansion bills introduced in the Kansas House and SenateThree votes in the Kansas Legislature on Medicaid expansionFederal budget reconciliation proposals that would result in severe cuts to MedicaidThere is still time to call your Congressional representatives and tell them: No Cuts to Medicaid! You can use the following hotline number and they'll help

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48:36

Rural Communities Rely on Medicaid

Health in the 34th ·

2025/02/12

A recent report from the Georgetown Center for Children and Families showed how critical Medicaid coverage is for rural communities in Kansas. At all stages of life, more rural Kansans rely on Medicaid than those who live in urban or suburban areas.In this episode we talk with Adrienne Olejnik, Vice President of Kansas Action for Children (KAC), about the report and what it means for Kansans who live in rural communities. We also cover more recent topics, including:The recent federal freeze on

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39:52

The 2025 Kansas Legislative Session Begins

Health in the 34th ·

2025/01/15

Happy New Year! The 2025 Kansas Legislative Session began this week, so in this episode we do a deep dive into who will be setting laws in Kansas after last fall's elections. We are thrilled to welcome our colleague Sean Gatewood, who specializes in advocacy work, to give us his detailed insights.In this episode we cover:Who are the key Kansas legislators in setting the agenda in the House and Senate?What committees are most likely to hear health policy and who sit on those committees?How can

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46:34

The Lay of the Land

Health in the 34th ·

2024/11/20

Most of the results from the November 5, 2024, election are in! In this episode, we talk about what the election results mean in Kansas and on the federal level, and things that health advocates should keep an eye on, including:Possible attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act/ObamacarePossible changes to MedicaidThe layout of the new Kansas Legislature, and what that means for advocacy workPlease continue to stay tuned in and connected with us as our advocacy work will be more important than ever

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44:27

Kansas Health is Backsliding

Health in the 34th ·

2024/11/06

In 1991, Kansas was ranked 8th in the nation in health factors, according to the longest-running state-by-state analysis, America's Health Rankings. In the 2023 report, which was released this summer, Kansas now ranks 29th. In 2014, In this episode we examine various health factors in the report to look for the trends and reasons why health in Kansas is backsliding. What is Kansas doing right, and what do we need to improve upon?We also look at how the United States compares to other countries, and

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48:57

Kansas Cities & Counties Need Medicaid Expansion -...

Health in the 34th ·

2024/10/23

In Part 2 of our series on why Kansas cities and counties should support Medicaid expansion we look at the economic factors and impact on the Kansas workforce. We also talk through how Medicaid expansion is a critical policy to help the thousands of Kansans experiencing homelessness, and the cities and counties that fund programs to help them.In this episode, we'll tackle the following questions:What benefits will small business owners see under expansion?How can expanding Medicaid help expand the

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32:00

Kansas Cities & Counties Need Medicaid Expansion

Health in the 34th ·

2024/10/09

Although Medicaid expansion is a policy that must be passed by the Kansas Legislature, that doesn't mean that local governments, like city & county governments, shouldn't be in the conversation. Medicaid expansion brings many benefits to local governments, and it's important that they stay involved in the state-level conversationIn this Part 1 episode, we talk about how local governments can have healthier residents and save local tax dollars with Medicaid expansion through the criminal justice

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49:53

How Did We Get Here?

Health in the 34th ·

2024/09/25

In this episode we take a look at the last 15 years of health in the United States and Kansas, specifically walking through the events that led Kansas to be one of the last 10 states to expand our Medicaid program.The Affordable Care Act was signed into law on March 23, 2010, and most parts of the law came into effect on January 1, 2014. What happened between those two dates that led to Kansas going from an innovative, early adopter of health improvements, to falling behind of much of the rest of

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35:50

Stories are Powerful

Health in the 34th ·

2024/09/11

In this episode we talk about the Storycorps Training that we recently held in Wichita, including how even our best contingency plans didn't prepare us for what we encountered. Plus: stories are one of the most powerful tools that advocates can use to effect policy change. We talk about why stories of Kansans living in the health insurance coverage gap are so critical to our work, and what you can expect if you consider sharing your story with us.

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48:02

What Medicaid Expansion Isn't

Health in the 34th ·

2024/08/28

In this episode, we break down what Medicaid Expansion isn't, so you can better understand what it is. We answer many questions we hear from everyday Kansans, including the following:> Is Medicaid expansion a federal mandate for states?> Will Medicaid expansion harm Kansans with disabilities?> How will nursing homes be affected by Medicaid expansion?> Will Medicaid expansion really reduce health care costs for everyone?> And more!For more information about Medicaid expansion or the

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35:37

Let's Catch Up!

Health in the 34th ·

2024/08/14

To kick off Season 2o of Health in the 34th, Marissa, April and Lacey catch up on what happened during the 2024 Kansas legislative session and talk about what is to come for the Alliance for a Healthy Kansas and Medicaid expansion in Kansas.

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31:55

BONUS: Gov. Kelly's Medicaid Expansion press...

Health in the 34th ·

2023/09/28

This bonus episode features the full audio from the press conference held by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly in Winfield, KS, on September 20, 2023. In this press conference, Governor Kelly announces her intention to make KanCare expansion her top priority for the 2024 legislative session and announces a statewide tour to bring attention to it.This episode also features the following speakers:Brian Barta, CEO, William Newton Hospital in WinfieldAlex Gottlob, Owner, Gottlob Lawn & LandscapeChandra Di

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50:06

Do Work Requirements Work? with Laura Harker

Health in the 34th ·

2023/06/28

Work requirements are a common bargaining chip for some policymakers when legislating programs like Medicaid, SNAP and TANF. But do they really work to increase employment rates for enrollees in these programs?In this episode we talk to Laura Harker, senior policy analyst at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, about the history of work requirements and what other states have experienced when trying to implement them.Bottom line: work requirements don't work like many think they will. Instead

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36:28

Medicaid Renewals with Kate Gramlich

Health in the 34th ·

2023/05/24

Medicaid renewals have been on pause since 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic emergency. But now renewals have resumed, and thousands of Kansans will need to provide documentation to show eligibility for KanCare. But many KanCare recipients haven't had to go through the renewal process, and many others have moved or otherwise had a change of situation since the last time they have renewed. We talk with Kate Gramlich, Cover Kansas Project Specialist at the Community Care Network of Kansas, to discuss

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32:46

Nurse Voices for KanCare Expansion

Health in the 34th ·

2023/05/11

"...hardworking Kansans and families are going without the care they need. Some are getting very ill, and some are even dying because of this. They don't have access to care." -- Carol Bush, Kansas nurseNurses, more than many others, see the effects of a lack of health insurance has on people who live in the coverage gap. They work everyday for their communities and the people who live in them, and often go above and beyond to provide whatever health care help they can.We talk to four Kansas nurses

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