Healthcare

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2296: Requiring that certain health insurance plans impose a no-cost sharing requirement for a diagnostic or supplemental breast cancer examination for breast cancer imposed on an insured.

HB 2296 requires most health insurance plans in Kansas to cover diagnostic and supplemental breast cancer exams without out-of-pocket costs for insured individuals. This means patients won’t pay deductibles, co-pays, or coinsurance for these exams when medically necessary to evaluate abnormalities (diagnostic) or screen high-risk individuals (supplemental), as defined by national cancer guidelines. The bill applies to plans issued or renewed before January 1, 2026, and exempts health savings account plans until after meeting the deductible for non-preventive care. It specifically covers exams like mammograms, MRIs, and ultrasounds used in these scenarios.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates no-cost coverage for diagnostic/supplemental breast cancer exams, removing financial barriers and improving patient access to essential screenings per national guidelines.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2246: Enacting the consumer protection related to hospital price transparency act.

HB 2246 requires Kansas-licensed hospitals to post clear, online pricing for their top 300 procedures and provide written estimates for elective services upon patient request, directly affecting patients seeking care. Hospitals must display this information publicly and include it on their websites, with specific rules for pre-procedure estimates. Noncompliant hospitals face referral to federal health agencies, and patients can sue for damages if hospitals fail to follow the rules, including refunds and credit report corrections. The law aims to make hospital costs more transparent while aligning with federal price transparency requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires hospitals to disclose pricing and provide estimates, enabling informed patient decisions and protecting against unexpected costs - directly supports patient access and rights in healthcare.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2397: Increasing state financial assistance for local health departments under certain circumstances.

HB 2397 increases Kansas state financial assistance to local health departments by raising the base annual payment from $7,000 to $12,000 per department. It establishes a two-tier funding system: all applying departments receive the $12,000 base, with remaining funds distributed based on county population size. The bill also requires proportional reductions in state aid if local tax revenues for a health department decrease compared to the previous year, ensuring state support aligns with local funding levels. This directly affects all Kansas local health departments receiving state funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases state funding for local health departments by raising base payments, directly advancing public service funding under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases state funding for local health departments by raising base payments from $7,000 to $12,000 annually, directly expanding public health program resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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signed · Kansas · Senate Mar 24, 2025

SB 88: Requiring the state long-term care ombudsman and regional ombudsman to receive training in memory care.

SB 88 requires Kansas' state and regional long-term care ombudsmen to complete mandatory training on memory care, specifically addressing Alzheimer's disease and dementia. This training covers key topics like recognizing symptoms, person-centered care strategies, communication techniques, safety concerns (e.g., wandering), and connecting residents to dementia resources. The bill directly affects all ombudsmen and volunteer ombudsmen who advocate for residents in long-term care facilities across Kansas. It amends existing law (K.S.A. 75-7306) to add these dementia care requirements to their training protocols, ensuring advocates better support residents with memory-related conditions. The change focuses on improving how ombudsmen handle complaints and needs specific to dementia care, without altering facility standards or resident services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates dementia care training for ombudsmen to improve advocacy and care quality for memory care patients, strengthening patient-centered services in long-term care facilities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2247: Prohibiting certain terms in a contract between a health insurer and a dentist and requiring that reviews, audits or investigations of healthcare providers be completed within six months.

HB 2247 requires health insurers to complete reviews, audits, or investigations of dental claims within six months of payment, preventing prolonged delays in settling disputes. It prohibits insurers from denying claims for dental procedures already approved through prior authorization, unless specific conditions apply (like changed patient conditions, new procedures, or documentation failures). The bill also bans contract terms that restrict dentists' ability to bill patients for services deemed "dental necessity" under professional standards, directly affecting dentists and insurers in Kansas. Key exceptions include fraud investigations, inappropriate billing patterns, and federal requirements, ensuring the six-month timeline doesn't apply to these cases.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates timely insurer claim reviews (6 months), prohibits unjust dental claim denials, and protects dentist/patient rights - directly improving healthcare access and provider protections.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2367: Providing naturopathic doctors a certificate of authorization for a business entity to practice medicine.

HB 2367 allows naturopathic doctors to form business entities that can legally practice medicine in Kansas by creating a new "certificate of authorization" process. The bill amends Kansas law to let business entities (like corporations or LLCs) apply for this certificate, enabling them to employ licensed naturopathic doctors, chiropractors, and physicians. To qualify, businesses must provide proof of their address, local business license, and valid licenses for all employed practitioners, and pay a fee of up to $1,000. This directly affects naturopathic doctors seeking to operate through business structures, removing previous barriers to their professional practice under business entities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables naturopathic doctors to operate via business entities, expanding access to alternative healthcare services within Kansas law.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2266: Enacting the advanced practice registered nurse licensure compact to provide interstate practice privileges for advanced practice registered nurses.

HB 2266 creates a multistate compact allowing advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to practice across state lines with a single license, directly affecting APRNs and healthcare facilities serving patients in multiple states. The bill establishes uniform licensure requirements for APRNs across participating states, eliminating the need for separate licenses in each state and reducing administrative burdens for nurses and healthcare systems. It also requires states to share licensure and disciplinary information through a coordinated system and ensures APRNs comply with the practice laws of the state where the patient is located during care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves interstate licensure barriers for APRNs, improving patient access to healthcare services across state lines by enabling seamless practice.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2267: Prohibiting certain licensed individuals from using conversion therapy on minors.

HB 2267 prohibits licensed health professionals in Kansas - including those regulated by the state board of healing arts, nursing boards, and behavioral sciences regulatory boards - from using conversion therapy on minors under 18 years old. The bill defines conversion therapy as any practice aiming to change a minor’s sexual orientation or gender identity, while excluding gender transition support, affirming care, and identity exploration that doesn’t seek to alter orientation or identity. Violations would be treated as unprofessional conduct, subjecting offenders to disciplinary action by their regulatory board, and the law applies to telemedicine services. Religious leaders performing duties within their faith are exempt from these restrictions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBans conversion therapy targeting minors' sexual orientation/gender identity, protecting youth mental health and aligning with affirming care standards per bill definition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Telehealth

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2219: Enacting the physician assistant licensure compact to provide interstate practice privileges for physician assistants.

HB 2219 creates a physician assistant (PA) licensure compact, allowing PAs licensed in one participating state to practice across state lines without needing separate licenses in each state. It directly affects PAs and patients in states that join the compact, enabling PAs to provide medical services where their patients are located during care. The key mechanism requires PAs to follow the licensing rules of the state where the patient is physically present at the time of treatment, while maintaining patient safety through mutual recognition of licenses. The bill also specifically allows active-duty military personnel and their spouses to obtain practice privileges based on an unrestricted license from a participating state.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables physician assistants to practice across state lines without separate licenses, removing barriers to care and improving patient access to medical services where patients are located.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2073: Providing a sales tax exemption for feminine hygiene products and diapers.

HB 2073 would exempt feminine hygiene products (such as tampons and pads) and diapers from Kansas' state sales tax. This means consumers purchasing these essential items would no longer pay the state sales tax at checkout. The bill amends Kansas' sales tax law (K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 79-3606) to add these products to the list of tax-exempt items. It directly affects all Kansas residents who buy these products, making them more affordable without changing other tax rules.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts essential items from sales tax, providing direct tax relief for consumers without changing overall tax structure.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempting feminine hygiene products and diapers from sales tax improves access to essential health items, aligning with 'improves patient access' under healthcare support indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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