Reports > State Responses to Health Worker Shortages:
Results of 2002 Survey of States > State Details
> Kansas Task
Force, Commission or Panel - The
Bi-State Dental Task Force is a collaboration between Missouri and Kansas created
by the University of Missouri at Kansas City, to develop strategies to address
dental provider shortages.
For more information: Barry Daneman, 816-235-2100
Scholarships,
Loan Repayment - The
Office of Local and Rural Health (OLRH) operates a loan repayment program for
health care professionals who agree to practice in underserved communities. For
more information: Kansas
Loan Repayment Programs
- The
Kansas Board of Regents offers a state funded Nurse Service Scholarship, as well
as scholarships for osteopathic, optometric, and dental students.
For more
information: Kansas Board of Regents
Data
Collection - The
Kansas Health Care Data Governing Board promotes the availability of and access
to health care data including health care professional licensing data.
For
more information: Kansas
Health Care Data Governing Board
Other - The
University of Kansas Medical Center Office of Continuing Education offers training
opportunities for practicing physicians and nurses on aging.
For more information:
Center on Aging Professional
Education and Training
- In
November 2001, the Health Occupations Credentialing Act reduced the lag time for
CNAs relocating to Kansas and seeking certification based on reciprocity.
For
more information: Health
Occupations Credentialing
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