Impact of Elections on State and Federal Issues. Kansas Delegation after 2010 Elections.

Impact of Elections on State and Federal Issues

Kansas Delegation after 2010 Elections

Kansas Delegation After 2010 Elections

1st Congressional District:Congressman-elect Tim Huelskamp

2nd Congressional District:Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins

3rd Congressional District:Congressman-elect Kevin Yoder

4th Congressional District:Congressman-elect Mike Pompeo

U.S. House of Representatives

Pre-2010 Election

U.S. House of Representatives

Post-2010 Election

U.S. Senate2004 Election Results

U.S. Senate2010 Election Results

GOP Control of Congress

• New players on key committees• Focus on deficit reduction• Different dynamic on labor issues

New Leadership New Leadership & Issues& Issues

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Election Results

Governor2006 Election Results

Governor2010 Election Results

Governor Insurance Commissioner

Attorney General

Statewide Winners – Clean Sweep for Republicans

Secretary of State Treasurer

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Kansas House Election Results

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The 2011 Legislative Focus will be on…

• Priorities of the New Governor

• State Budget Issues

• School Finance

• State Health Reform

Brownback’s Road Map for Kansas

1. Increase in net personal income

2. Increase in private sector employment

3. Increase in the percentage of 4th graders reading at grade level

4. Increase in the percentage of high school graduates who are college or career ready

5. Decrease in the percentage of Kansas’ children who live in poverty

State Budget Status

FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012$ (140.1) $1.4 est. $(300+)

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SGF 2011 Expenditures by Function

Education, 66.7%

Human Services, 21.5%

General Gov't., 4.5%

Transportation, 0.3%

Ag & Natural Resources, 0.5% Public Safety, 6.6%

SGF Human Services Expenditures:$1,163,046,390 for FY 2010

$1,208,417,107 for FY 2011

Human Services Summary

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)

Potential Legislative Topics…

Tax Exempt Status

“Sorry Works”

Newborn Screening Fee

Licensure of APRNs

Licensure of Perfusionist

Physical Therapy ServicesHospital Lien Law

Kansas Uniform Health Care Decisions Act

Health Care PricingMost Favored Nations Clause

Prompt Pay Law

Oversight of the Kansas State Fire Marshal’s Office

Medicaid Drug Screening

Tort Reform

State Budget ShortfallHealth Information Technology

Medical Gas Installation

Health Care Freedom ActPersonal Family and Protection Act

“BSN in 10”

Worker’s Compensation

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