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Krista, a Sunflower staff member, told the board that Link Inc. had been funded for RFP3 in the amount of $160,000 but had closed their SUD program amid a staffing transition and therefore could not accept the award. “They closed their SUD program because of staffing transition,” Krista said. Sunflower staff said they attempted to find alternatives but determined the award was not feasible for Link Inc. at this time; the organization was encouraged to reapply if circumstances change.

Earlier in the meeting the board handled procedural business. Sarah Taylor moved to approve the March board minutes; Monica Merlin seconded the motion. The chair called the question and the motion passed with the board voting in favor.

Board members also discussed scheduling a short (30–60 minute) follow-up Webex session to pose questions to KU‑CPPR before the full report is released. The chair said staff would circulate potential dates and work with Connie (staff) to finalize logistics, noting that public‑notice and physical‑location requirements could push a meeting beyond a one‑week window.

No formal funding reallocation was announced during the meeting; staff will report back with scheduling options and next steps regarding the declined RFP award.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Kansas Fights Addiction Grant Review Board Meeting 04/11/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Sunflower told the board that Link Inc declined an RFP3 award worth $160,000 after closing its SUD program. The KFA board approved the March meeting minutes by motion and agreed to schedule a follow-up session on the KU report.","taxTitle","Senate, Committees, Legislative, Kansas","taxId",15103,"location","Kansas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6606487,"Attorney-general office reports progress on corporate settlements, warns of market risks to payout estimates",250,127000,377000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2964504-63c34b45143fb590ef665a0f18ca573c&start=127&end=377","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2964504-63c34b45143fb590ef665a0f18ca573c/thumbnail_127000.jpg","/articles/6606487/Kansas/Attorney-general-office-reports-progress-on-corporate-settlements-warns-of-market-risks-to-payout-estimates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6606487-5682defe3c597dcfc7c81fffe1d547e7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770421702&Signature=RNaI4GL6Fgo6CVF7tGXCsuHxQBVTN3Z9S3MGSIaBUyb7BdqQeZzBpSq~pMTr~2ZZBhwlhEIKrpyYEsi8WiJ8PEBulNWWzqXz6BfkHvX3v~u8iRg8ep3n96laZOU8cW4FVkb1-6jTNXCQ5UqriqlOP128WnxTTzUtLJOLCiQyIGcPbcWPtW-tnJB7WkjiqC6Y4unLlUKAi3Cll0x18javD~4T~FIu7sMgrlbnTbXyIHcNgfRU-wV9~VdgVvIu7fnHMAW~XP1e2s~sCtGmruw1445Idf8rDCN7OX6ofmAFvEW0XQ3wXF0W~W7V5EAFO09imO-L0adBZfyMMDp09gZF2w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","An attorney representing the attorney general's office provided an update to the KFA board on April 11 about corporate settlement recoveries and potential risks to projected payouts.

The attorney told the board that the Kroger settlement is now final and ordered by the courts and that the office expects funding from that settlement to be received “soon.” The attorney also reported that the Purdue bankruptcy plan was filed and that a solicitation process has begun, but said there is no anticipated date yet for when funds from the Purdue process would be received.

The attorney flagged a monitoring effort concerning Walgreens and said the office is tracking that situation to “get ahead of any potential interruption in the long term flow of their settlement payments.” He also noted that the McKinsey settlement recently delivered a final payment and that some defendants, such as Walmart, have already completed payouts.

The attorney cautioned that estimates of total recoveries are contingent on market conditions and defendants’ continuing ability to pay. “These are estimates and are subject to change,” he said, and asked the board to expect updates if any defendants’ payment flows are interrupted.

No board action was taken on the settlement updates; the attorney said the office will notify the board of any material changes to payout expectations.","An attorney from the attorney general's office told the KFA board that recent settlements (Kroger final, McKinsey final payment, Purdue bankruptcy plan filed) could bring funds in but cautioned that market conditions and potential disruptions could change payout estimates.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6606491,"KU researchers present statewide substance-use needs assessment, urge public-health approach",6164,545000,6709000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2964504-63c34b45143fb590ef665a0f18ca573c&start=545&end=6709","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2964504-63c34b45143fb590ef665a0f18ca573c/thumbnail_545000.jpg","/articles/6606491/Kansas/KU-researchers-present-statewide-substance-use-needs-assessment-urge-public-health-approach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6606491-5780693080dbdf26cdbdf17efcffe204/orig.mp4?Expires=1770421702&Signature=bIsXoEiBu6n9~b-qYexrVg4usZIaC6a~D-RktHFduRS5RDnJ-VxR5aOHdDvRTl3AGBXKfiVQjSEZ6ma~fn-R5Ytt-Xwi6UJtacH3gjtFaso5ZunItZ66Elv8wA21GqF0O1k0PwpE2fsV4rSgqBflFqSBLqBFCdL~-rM8XWzShzLcv3eTFDBioHjk2EfZLxOTamz3yjh15xpVW-187a3rhIlESCSt1yJaWYuVtcu8258fYDNmoGGkp8uPvPTw0qRorFtkhzXCqu44RIFFdZYdJY~XKeCJRv3OKG1uvr~Z3YBrDK6RhMeLDDL9NknItNa20a4h-P18uKWXQLfLyXlxFg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Center for Public Partnerships and Research at the University of Kansas delivered a statewide needs assessment to the KFA board on April 11, detailing prevalence estimates, service gaps and recommended priorities to strengthen Kansas’ response to substance use disorder (SUD).

The assessment, presented by Janine Heron and Silke von Essenwein of KU-CPPR and introduced by Sunflower staffer Alyssa, documented a widespread need for services across the state and recommended a public-health approach emphasizing coordinated community supports, prevention and sustained recovery services. Janine Heron, associate director at KU-CPPR, said the team reached more than 2,000 people across all 105 Kansas counties and used more than 70 quantitative data sources to produce the report.

Silke von Essenwein, senior researcher at KU-CPPR, summarized key prevalence findings: “about 1 in 5 adults in the state, about 400000 people meet the criteria for substance use disorder.” She said young adults ages 18 to 25 show the highest rates—“nearly 1 in 3” in that age group—and that many who meet clinical criteria do not perceive a need for treatment. The presenters reported that more than 90 percent of people who meet clinical criteria for SUD do not believe they need help and that about 95 percent of people who died of overdose had no documented history of treatment, indicating missed opportunities for earlier intervention.

The report highlighted wide geographic and demographic variation. Urban counties such as Sedgwick, Shawnee and Wyandotte show high incident rates, but nonurban and frontier counties were also identified as vulnerable. Researchers produced an expanded vulnerability index incorporating more than 20 factors (housing, food security, social supports, childcare access and community environment) to show that counties sharing a vulnerability score can still face very different underlying risks and therefore need tailored responses.

KU-CPPR analyzed integrated claims data from Medicaid, Medicare, block-grant funding and commercial insurance. The presenters said block-grant funds support roughly 40 percent of patients and are the majority payer for methamphetamine treatment; commercial insurers pay an estimated 38 percent of treatment episodes; Medicare accounts for a smaller share but serves a population with complex needs. The team reported underuse of evidence-based interventions: in 02/2023, “less than 4 percent of people in treatment received medication for opioid use disorder,” and block-grant dollars funded more than 60 percent of MOUD (medications for opioid use disorder) use in the state.

Presenters flagged workforce shortages, long wait times and fragmented referral pathways. They said many communities rely on short-term grants—roughly two-thirds of SUD funding in Kansas comes from federal, largely time‑limited grants—leaving services vulnerable when grant cycles end. The KU team emphasized that settlement funds offer an opportunity to invest in infrastructure rather than short-term fixes.

CPPR proposed six priorities with initial strategies: (1) develop structured relationships to support community-driven health and integrated data collection; (2) reduce stigma through lived-experience leadership and stigma-reduction training for public-facing roles; (3) prioritize prevention at multiple levels and systemize naloxone and test-strip distribution; (4) expand statewide access to high-quality, flexible treatment (including medical detox and MOUD) and local professional development; (5) normalize continuous, recovery-oriented care with housing and transportation supports and transition planning; and (6) ensure long-term programmatic and financial stability through collaborative planning and learning collaboratives. Janine Heron said the full written report will be delivered “on or before the thirtieth of this month” and that an interactive dashboard and appendices will accompany it.

Board members discussed scheduling a follow-up Q&A session; the chair asked staff to circulate potential dates and noted the board would likely meet again via Webex for 30–60 minutes before the full report release. The KU presenters told the board they had engaged lived-experience consultants throughout the 15‑month process and had produced maps and tools intended to guide local, place‑based decisions.

The assessment framed harm reduction—naloxone distribution, fentanyl test strips and other low‑barrier strategies—as life‑saving measures that should be expanded and tailored to local communities. Silke pointed to sharply higher overdose death rates among middle‑aged adults and disproportionate impacts on Black Kansans. The presenters urged investments in outreach, low‑barrier entry points and continuity of care to reach people before crises occur.

The board did not take formal funding actions during the presentation but agreed to continue the discussion in a future session to review the full written report and dashboard tools once delivered.","The Center for Public Partnerships and Research at KU presented a statewide needs assessment to the KFA board outlining gaps in prevention, treatment and recovery for substance use disorder in Kansas and recommending six priorities including stigma reduction, expanded access to medications for opioid use disorder and stronger local data systems.","actionData","errors"]

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