Each year, approximately 10,200 individuals in the United States die from an eating disorder (ED), making it the second deadliest mental health disorder. The prevalence of eating disorders has risen in the past decade, with the most significant increase in diagnoses occurring during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to an increase in ED diagnoses, severalContinue reading “Eating Disorder Prevention Laws”
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Post-secondary Enrollment and Graduate Retention
Public, Post-secondary Education Public, post-secondary education in Kansas is composed largely of three types of institutions: four-year universities, community colleges, and technical colleges. Four-year universities primarily provide students with baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees and, with the exception of Washburn University, are governed by the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR). Community and technical colleges primarilyContinue reading “Post-secondary Enrollment and Graduate Retention”
Leveraging the Use of Technology in Behavioral Health
This article discusses the current terminology for technology in behavioral health as well as research findings on the effectiveness of such technology. Mobile Applications In 2022, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced guidance (PDF) for technology in behavioral health and defined the following five categories: Mobile Platforms.Continue reading “Leveraging the Use of Technology in Behavioral Health”
Recent Tuition Changes in Higher Education
Flat Tuition The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) governs higher education institutions in the state and has the authority to adjust tuition, grants, and scholarships in accordance with KSA 76-719 et seq. for the six Regents institutions. These institutions are Emporia State University (ESU), Fort Hays State University (FHSU), Kansas State University (KSU), Pittsburg StateContinue reading “Recent Tuition Changes in Higher Education”
Medicaid Unwinding
Individuals and families must meet a variety of eligibility requirements to qualify for Medicaid services. In order to ensure that members continue to meet the requirements, the eligibility of each member is re-determined once a year. Re-determinations occur on a state level, but the requirement for states to complete annual financial reviews is a mandateContinue reading “Medicaid Unwinding”
Unified School District Open Enrollment Statutes
Open enrollment allows students to select and transfer to a public school of their choosing rather than attending a public school based on where they live. It is one of the school choice policies employed most frequently in the Unites States. State open enrollment statutes and regulations typically address intra-district (within district) enrollment, inter-district (betweenContinue reading “Unified School District Open Enrollment Statutes”
One Year Under the PACT Act
The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022, or PACT Act, was signed into law by President Joe Biden on August 10, 2022. The Act expands eligibility for U.S. Department of Veterans’ Administration (VA) health care for veterans with conditions related to toxic exposures, as well asContinue reading “One Year Under the PACT Act”
Vaccine Requirements in K-12 Schools and Post-secondary Institutions
Kansas Statute KSA 72-6262 et seq. requires proof of vaccination for all students enrolling for the first time in a school, preschool, day care program operated by a school, or as designated by the Secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (Secretary). Certification must be from a licensed physician or local health departmentContinue reading “Vaccine Requirements in K-12 Schools and Post-secondary Institutions”
Telehealth: Status of Flexibilities
With the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States in early 2020 and the federal declaration of a public health emergency (PHE), both the federal government and the State of Kansas responded by issuing orders to waive regulations pertaining to telehealth to ease access to medical care for individuals. The PHE ended onContinue reading “Telehealth: Status of Flexibilities”
Confirmation Process for Officers of the Kansas National Guard
In the 2023 Legislative Session, HB 2210 was recommended favorably by the House Committee on Veterans and Military (House Committee). If enacted, the bill would have amended law governing the appointment of Kansas Army and Air National Guard (Kansas National Guard) general officers. Dual Role of National Guard Members Members of the Kansas National GuardContinue reading “Confirmation Process for Officers of the Kansas National Guard”
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