1. Impact of Elections on State and Federal Issues

2. Kansas Delegation after 2010 Elections

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

4. U.S. House of Representatives Pre-2010 Election

5. U.S. House of Representatives Post-2010 Election

6. U.S. Senate 2004 Election Results

7. U.S. Senate 2010 Election Results

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

9. 9 Election Results

10. Governor 2006 Election Results

11. Governor 2010 Election Results

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

13. 13 Kansas House Election Results

14. 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 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

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

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

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

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