Policy Development and Support

State Legislatures Reshape Public Health Legal Authority

Learn how state and territorial legislatures can bolster or restrict public health legal authority, with examples from early COVID-19 as well as 2024.

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State and Federal Efforts to Bolster the Behavioral Health Workforce

Learn about state and federal efforts to bolster the behavioral health workforce in response to the growing demand for behavioral health services.

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Public Health Full-Court(s) Press

Court cases can impact public health policy and practice. Learn about recent relevant cases from the Supreme Court, lower federal courts, and state courts.

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The Next Frontier of Public Health Interoperability: TEFCA, HDUs, and What Comes Next (Part 1)

This webinar provides a foundational overview of public health interoperability, focusing on the role of intermediaries and key national initiatives such as TEFCA and the CMS Interoperability Framework, with updates on recent developments and future directions.

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Harnessing AI for Good: KHI Guides Health Departments Toward Responsible and Effective AI Use

Through workshops and an AI policy toolkit, Kansas Health Institute has helped over 5,000 public health professionals build AI literacy, helping health departments navigate a rapidly evolving AI landscape.

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