Kansas City Medical Society

08/14/2025

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Kansas is falling behind. We are one of only ten states that hasn't yet expanded Medicaid and still have a health care coverage gap.

What is the coverage gap? It means you can't get Medicaid because you make "too much" (or don't have a dependent child at home), but you can't get financial help on the ACA Marketplace because you make "too little."

Keeping Kansans uninsured isn't good for our neighbors, and it isn't good for the health of our state.

What questions do you have about the coverage gap in Kansas?

08/05/2025

Shifting Ground: Understanding Change, Inspiring Action

Last week, Kansas City Medical Society Foundation and Jackson County Public Health presented the results of the healthcare access gap analysis conducted in Jackson, Clay, and Platte Counties in Missouri.

This study was conducted to answer the question, “In a post-COVID, post-Medicaid expansion healthcare environment, who doesn’t get what type of care, and why?”

This report will drive our program development and community engagement. We hope that it can be similarly useful for our partners and collaborators.

You can read what we learned by visiting our website and clicking on the button to download the full report.

The Kansas City Medical Society Foundation offers $8 million in donated specialty care annually. Explore Wy Jo Care and Metro Care programs and the foundation's community health efforts. Contact us at 816-908-0524.

07/22/2025

👀 Spending a lot of time staring at screens?

Your eyes need a break, too.
Try the 20-20-20 Rule to prevent digital eye strain:

🕒 Every 20 minutes
👁️ Look at something 20 feet away
⏱️ For 20 seconds

It’s a simple habit that can make a big difference in keeping your eyes comfortable and healthy, especially if you work on a computer all day!

07/21/2025

Shifting Ground: Understanding Change, Inspiring Action

KCMS Foundation is pleased to invite you to a special presentation of important new research on healthcare access in Jackson, Clay, and Platte Counties, Missouri.

Event: Shifting Ground: Understanding Change, Inspiring Action

Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Time: 5:00 – 6:30 pm (Light dinner and networking from 5:00 – 5:30 pm)

Location: Kauffman Conference Center, Paseo Room

Registration: Required

This event will share the results of a recent study exploring how Medicaid expansion and the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare capacity have reshaped the local healthcare environment. The presentation will highlight changing trends in healthcare access and consider next steps for program development, collaboration, and advocacy to address unmet healthcare needs in our region.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, July 23!

We look forward to your attendance and collaboration in advancing healthcare access for our communities.

Jackson County Health Department University Health KC REACH Healthcare Foundation

07/17/2025

Join Our Team!

KCMS Foundation is now accepting resumes for the role of Director of Health Access. The application deadline is Thursday, July 31, 2025.

In addition, we are currently accepting RFPs for the role of Project Manager – Regional Health Equity Workforce Planning. The deadline to submit an RFP is Monday, July 28, 2025.

Visit the link below to review the job descriptions and learn more about how you can apply.

Join the Kansas City Medical Society & Foundation| Health Equity Research Analyst| Apply now!

07/16/2025

🩺 Your Contract Matters. Your Career Depends On It.

MSMA and Resolve are teaming up to give you 23 must-know tips for smarter employment negotiations.
📅 Follow along weekly as we roll out bite-size insights to help you protect your time, money, and future.
🔗 Start now: msma.org/Practice

Stay tuned for more!

07/16/2025

07/15/2025

🥦Eat your way to better vision!
What you put on your plate can help protect your eyes and preserve your sight.
Here are some eye-healthy foods to add to your diet:

👁️ Carrots – rich in beta-carotene for retina health
🥬 Spinach & kale – packed with lutein and zeaxanthin
🐟 Salmon & tuna – full of omega-3s to reduce risk of dry eyes
🍳 Eggs – a great source of zinc and antioxidants
🫐 Blueberries – loaded with vitamins that fight eye damage

Eating right isn’t just good for your body—it’s great for your vision, too!


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07/15/2025

Medicaid Is Changing—And Thousands Could Be Affected

New rules and budget cuts are reshaping Medicaid in both Kansas and Missouri, threatening coverage for many in our region. As The Beacon reports, these changes could result in hundreds of thousands of people losing access to care—even those who still qualify.

At KCMSF, we know firsthand how coverage gaps hurt families, strain clinics, and endanger lives. That’s why we’re continuing our dual mission of advocating for equitable health policy and coordinating charitable care through our physician volunteer network.

Read the full article to understand what changes are expected.

President Donald Trump’s new budget package cuts funding for programs like Medicaid and SNAP through work requirements.

07/09/2025

Comprehensive care when you need it most!

Emergency Dental, Eye Exams & Glasses, Medical Supplies, Prescriptions, Hearing Aids, and Diabetic Care – All in One Place!

Go to Accesskc.org or hit the link in our bio to fill out the online application and get the help you deserve.

07/08/2025

Congress passed it. The President signed it. Medicaid cuts are now law.

Despite strong opposition from advocates, providers, and patients across the country, the federal budget bill has been signed—bringing with it the most significant cuts to Medicaid in decades. We are deeply disappointed in this outcome and concerned about what it means for our communities.

To everyone who spoke up: thank you. Your voices matter—and so does your ongoing involvement.

At KCMSF, we aren’t backing down. We will continue to advocate, provide charitable care, and work alongside our partners to meet growing needs and speak out about the real-life impact of these decisions.

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Hospitals’ uncompensated work will increase and insurers will lose big business