TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Governor Laura Kelly announced the appointments for the Kansas Rural Health Innovation Alliance, Friday, Oct. 3.
Gov. Kelly made 14 appointments to the alliance, which will oversee the implementation of the Kansas Rural Transformation Health Program.
“The Kansas Rural Health Innovation Alliance will play an instrumental role in ensuring that Kansas communities receive the maximum support and funding for their rural hospitals and health care facilities that stand to lose so much from federal funding cuts,” Governor Kelly said.
The passage of H.R. 1 instituted funding and coverage cuts to Medicaid, threatening rural hospitals, including the $50 billion for the Rural Health Transformation Program.
The Kansas Rural Health Innovation Alliance and the Kansas Rural Transformation Health Program will work together to advance the application process and distribution of RHTP funding.
“The organizations selected for the alliance have demonstrated an understanding of the challenges rural communities face in accessing health care, and a commitment to solving those challenges. I look forward to working with them as we navigate this important process,” Governor Kelly said.
The RHTP application must be submitted by Nov. 5.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will announce the funding awards by Dec. 31.
Below is a list of the KRHIA appointees:
- Kansas Hospital Association
- Community Care Network of Kansas
- Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas
- Kansas Association of Local Health Departments
- Kansas Rural Health Association
- Kansas Medical Society
- Kansas Academy of Family Physicians
- Kansas Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
- Kansas Health Institute
- Kansas Department of Health and Environment
- Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services
- LeadingAge Kansas
- Kansas Health Care Association
- Kansas Grantmakers in Health
According to the Governor’s office, the goal for Kansas’ application is to support rural health systems, communities, and patients by improving access and outcomes.
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