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Opioid Educational Webinar: Partnering to Increase Access to SUD Treatment – May 3

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AHA Health Equity Conference - Driving Change Together -- May 7-9

Long-standing health care disparities and inequities persist. Systemic drivers such as structural racism and economic disadvantages have resulted in disproportionate health outcomes across different patient populations. Education, safe and affordable housing, transportation and nutritious food access all have a significant impact on the quality and quantity of an individuals life and overall health.

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Introduction of Bills

Kansas Seal (Jan. 31, 2024) – Senate Bill 411 – Concerning state audits; abolishing the division of legislative post audit and the legislative post audit committee; creating the office of state auditor and providing for the powers and duties thereof; providing for the election of the state auditor and term of office; enacting the State Audit Act – By Senator Olson

House Bill 2637 – Concerning hospitals; relating to rural emergency hospital licensure; expanding eligibility to facilities that meet criteria between January 2015 and December 2020 – By Committee on Health and Human Services, Requested by Representative Bryce on behalf of the Kansas Hospital Association

House Bill 2645 – Concerning postsecondary education; relating to the Nursing Service Scholarship Program; removing limits on the number of scholarship awards and the number of scholarships; removing the requirement to obtain a sponsor; modifying the terms and conditions for interest accrual on repayment obligations; abolishing the Nursing Service Scholarship Review Committee – By Committee on Education, Requested by Fred Patton on behalf of the Kansas Board of Regents

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