Health care access expands with FQHC status in Lawrence
Health Care Access executive director Nikki White notes positive impacts of local coverage while Lawrence residents face ER visits for uninsured care. LMH officials and Heartland Community Health Center leaders describe ACA effects, with Heartland becoming a federally qualified health center and slated for 650,000 annual grants to expand services and patient care.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
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Heartland
Jon Stewart
Stewart
Surance
Franklin
Supreme Court
Larry
Franklin Jr
Topeka
Lawrence Chamber to host ACA panel July 19 in Lawrence
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce will host a public panel on the Affordable Care Act on July 19 from 11 30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Maceli s 1031 N H, featuring Sandy Praeger Gene Meyer and Mike Williams. Tickets are 15 for members 20 for nonmembers including lunch.
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Maceli’s
N.H
Kansas State Insurance
Sandy Praeger
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Gene Meyer
Mike Williams
United Healthcare of
Kansas City
Chamber
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Kansans face health exchange choice after high court ruling
Kansas officials spar over implementation of the federal health care exchange. Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger says Kansas should prepare, possibly partner with the federal system, while Republican leaders vow repeal. Some lawmakers warn that delays could forfeit control of consumer options and oversight.
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Independence AHP and Public Facility Repairs in Lawrence
City program assists low income renters with accessibility modifications. Projects include sidewalk replacement and gap infill at Maple Lane 19th Street area, East 12th Street, Tennessee Street, Vermont Street, Maine Street, plus 14th and Tennessee Streets crosswalk work. Stormwater improvements add a second pipe to boost 100 year storm capacity in a low moderate income area.
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Lawrence Community Land Housing Trust
LCLHT
Lawrence Housing Trust
Independence, Inc
City of Lawrence Public Works Department
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19Th Street
Haskell Avenue
13Th
15Th Street
East 12Th Street
Delaware
Oregon
Tennessee Street
19Th
Vermont Street
Maine Street
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Community Housing Development Organization
CHDO
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