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02/10/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/10/2026 08:46
On Demand — Bring It Learning Series: Federal Rural Health Funding in Kansas
On Demand - Bring It Learning Series: Federal Rural Health Funding in Kansas
Federal investments play an important role in supporting rural health systems, including in Kansas. On Feb. 10, KHI hosted a virtual session that provided an overview of key federal rural health funding efforts, including Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) programs and the Rural Health Transformation Program. Participants learned how these initiatives support rural health access, care delivery and system sustainability, and what they may mean for Kansas communities and state policy discussions.
An event recording will be posted soon.
Speakers
- Matthew Lara, Chief of Staff and Rural Health Transformation Program Director, Kansas Department of Health and Environment
- Lisse Regehr, President and CEO, Thrive Allen County and Thrive Kansas
This event is a part of a five-part series.
About Kansas Health Institute
The Kansas Health Institute supports effective policymaking through nonpartisan research, education and engagement. KHI believes evidence-based information, objective analysis and civil dialogue enable policy leaders to be champions for a healthier Kansas. Established in 1995 with a multiyear grant from the Kansas Health Foundation, KHI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization based in Topeka.
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