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.
"The Next Great Depression and the Attack of the Watermelons?"Kansas Meadowlark has a great report on Dr. Mark Hendrickson's presentation of “The Next Great Depression and the Attack of the Watermelons?” Hendrickson explained... Full Story
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A Self-Imposed Spending Cap for the LegislatureThe Kansas State Legislature is spending out of control. What does this really cost Kansans? Full Story
Proposition K
Making Property Taxes Fairer and More PredictableA new property tax initiative—known as Proposition K—seeks to stabilize property taxes in Kansas and make local government budgeting more... Full Story
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