In an effort to assist legislators and citizens on crafting good public policy, FHC created the Medicaid Handbook, which includes information on topics ranging from long-term care to Medicaid reform in Kansas, and the Health Care Handbook, which is a 2nd volume that builds on the Medicaid Handbook. Also available is the Health Care Digest, a condensed version of both Handbooks which summarizes key papers and provides talking points on what the issues are in Kansas. Hard copies are available by contacting us at
or (316) 634-0218.
Health Care
What's the Cure for Our Ailing Health Care System?How to insure more Americans while lowering costs? The cure for an ailing system is consumer-driven health care. Full Story
Do Medical Homes Distract from Consumer Empowerment?Medical homes: Sound policy or hot air? Full Story
Could a Health Care Solution be Around the Corner, Literally?A sore throat on a Saturday morning! Relax, in-store clinics offer health care alternatives. Full Story
Resources for Health Care ReformFlint Hills offers the Medicaid Handbook, Health Care Handbook and the Health Care Digest, which are collections of Kansas-specific information on health... Full Story
Education
Kansas Needs to Drop Its Dropout RateIn three Kansas school districts, fewer than half of all students who enter high school finish it on time. We look at the 20 largest districts in the state. Full Story
Plato's Republic on the PlainsUniversal preschool programs are popular. But they promise what they can’t deliver and divert attention from K-12 reforms. Full Story
Fiscal Policy
A Self-Imposed Spending Cap for the LegislatureThe Kansas State Legislature is spending out of control. What does this really cost Kansans? Full Story
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