Kansas Department of Health and Environment

Overview

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is a state agency focused on enhancing the health and environment of Kansas residents. Its mission includes public health promotion, disease prevention, and environmental protection, along with managing health care programs like Medicaid (KanCare).

KDHE is structured into three main divisions. The Division of Public Health works on health promotion and disease prevention through various bureaus, collaborating with local health departments. The Division of Environment safeguards public health and the environment by managing air and water quality, waste management, and conducting environmental remediation. The Division of Health Care Finance oversees health policy and administration, including Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program, aiming to improve health service quality and efficiency.

KDHE offers a range of services, including licensing hospitals and child care facilities, monitoring air quality, operating health insurance programs, and conducting public health laboratory testing. The agency serves all Kansas residents and partners with local health departments, hospitals, and other organizations to enhance health outcomes and environmental quality across the state.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 785-296-5059
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/kansas-department-of-health-and-environment

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Medicaid
• Public health
• Environment
• Licensing
• Regulations
• Health, wellness & fitness

Technologies Used

• Atlassian Cloud
• Barracuda Networks
• Flywheel
• Microsoft Application Insights
• Microsoft Sharepoint
• Outlook
• React Redux
• Tableau
• Webflow

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches