Last week, a proviso was added to the KDHE budget bill requiring the agency to implement the CDC immunization schedules exactly as they exist on July 1, 2026.Immunization policy should be based on science and medical evidence—not politics. Embedding federal schedule...

Welcome to KPHA's Action Center! Advocating for Public Health in Kansas What is the Action Center?The KPHA Action Center is your one-stop shop for the most up-to-date information on bills being proposed/acted upon during the current legislative session. We will...

Imagine working hard—perhaps as a home health aide, childcare provider, or retail worker—yet still being unable to afford health insurance. You earn too much to qualify for Medicaid under Kansas’ restrictive eligibility rules but not enough to afford private coverage...