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Editors Note: This story is part of a series examining the impact of the state’s failure to expand Medicaid.

Gov. Laura Kelly is at odds with House and Senate GOP leaders who forbid debate on bills to aid rural hospitals and communities by expanding Medicaid.The post Kansas’ unrivaled rural

A health care delivery calamity has been building for years, as 10 of Kansas’ rural hospitals closed since 2005. The most recent to fold was Herington Hospital, which was shuttered in October.

TOPEKA, Kan. — Financial weaknesses at four of every five rural Kansas hospitals provide leverage to Medicaid expansion advocates who are eager for the infusion of $680 million annually in

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector December 12, 2023 TOPEKA — Financial weaknesses at four of every five rural Kansas hospitals provide leverage to Medicaid expansion advocates who are eager for the infusion of $680 million annually in new government investment into the state’s health care system. The Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform says…

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly dedicated this year's fall to traveling around her state and talking with constituents and community leaders about expanding

For the sixth time since taking office, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is making another push to expand Medicaid.

WINFIELD – On Wednesday, outside William Newton Hospital, Govern

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A Kansas police officer dies from gunshot wounds suffered Sunday morning... a district court hears arguments in an abortion case... scientist turn to artificial intelligence to stem declining bee populations... and the KU men's basketball team loses first exhibition game in more than a decade. Details inside.