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Impact of Elections on State and Federal Issues

Impact of Elections on State and Federal Issues. Kansas Delegation after 2010 Elections. Kansas Delegation After 2010 Elections. 1 st Congressional District: Congressman-elect Tim Huelskamp. 3 rd Congressional District: Congressman-elect Kevin Yoder. 2 nd Congressional District:

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Impact of Elections on State and Federal Issues

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  1. Impact of Elections on State and Federal Issues

  2. Kansas Delegation after 2010 Elections

  3. Kansas Delegation After 2010 Elections 1st Congressional District: Congressman-elect Tim Huelskamp 3rd Congressional District: Congressman-elect Kevin Yoder 2nd Congressional District: Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins 4th Congressional District: Congressman-elect Mike Pompeo

  4. U.S. House of RepresentativesPre-2010 Election

  5. U.S. House of RepresentativesPost-2010 Election

  6. U.S. Senate2004 Election Results

  7. U.S. Senate2010 Election Results

  8. GOP Control of Congress New Leadership & Issues • New players on key committees • Focus on deficit reduction • Different dynamic on labor issues

  9. Election Results

  10. Governor2006 Election Results

  11. Governor2010 Election Results

  12. Statewide Winners – Clean Sweep for Republicans Insurance Commissioner Governor Attorney General Secretary of State Treasurer

  13. Kansas House Election Results

  14. The 2011 Legislative Focus will be on… • Priorities of the New Governor • State Budget Issues • School Finance • State Health Reform

  15. Brownback’s Road Map for Kansas • Increase in net personal income • Increase in private sector employment • Increase in the percentage of 4th graders reading at grade level • Increase in the percentage of high school graduates who are college or career ready • Decrease in the percentage of Kansas’ children who live in poverty

  16. State Budget Status FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 $ (140.1) $1.4 est. $(300+)

  17. SGF 2011 Expenditures by Function Human Services Summary SGF Human Services Expenditures: $1,163,046,390 for FY 2010 $1,208,417,107 for FY 2011

  18. Tort Reform • Case currently before the Court challenging limit on non-economic damages • Oral Arguments heard October 2009 • Possible Outcomes: • Court upholds the law • Court strikes down the law in a way the legislature can fix • Court strikes down the law in a way that only amending the state constitution can fix • Action Plans: • Keep in-touch with your physicians and other providers • Talk to your elected officials (or potential candidates)

  19. Potential Legislative Topics… Newborn Screening Fee Personal Family and Protection Act Tort Reform Health Care Freedom Act Health Information Technology Medical Gas Installation State Budget Shortfall Oversight of the Kansas State Fire Marshal’s Office Tax Exempt Status Most Favored Nations Clause Health Care Pricing “Sorry Works” Licensure of Perfusionist Prompt Pay Law Worker’s Compensation Licensure of APRNs Physical Therapy Services Hospital Lien Law Medicaid Drug Screening Kansas Uniform Health Care Decisions Act “BSN in 10”

  20. What Can YOU Do? • Alert your hospital trustees • Reach out to your elected officials • Invite candidates to tour your facility • Educate your community leaders • Economic impact analysis available • Resources • Check out the KHA Web site • Faces of Medicaid Campaign

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