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Chris also described a package of eight smaller “secondary manufacturer” settlements that together would yield about $5,000,000 for Kansas on varying schedules. He said the smaller package includes a product component similar to the Teva agreement that could add naloxone for the state naloxone program. “We will be working through how to properly distribute that,” he said, and noted nothing was finalized.

Looking at total recovery: Chris told the board that, combining the Purdue resolution, prior Kroger settlement and the newer manufacturer settlements, his projection is that Kansas will cross roughly $400,000,000 in total recoveries; he said he will provide a finalized projection when available.

Bankruptcy and creditor priority questions

Board members asked how the state’s claims would fare if a company that agreed to a settlement later entered bankruptcy. Chris said it depends on settlement terms; some agreements include prepayment rights or other protections. He cited the Endo bankruptcy as an example where the state negotiated a short‑term payment arrangement to maximize recovery rather than relying on prolonged restructuring.

Distribution and program impacts

Chris said the naloxone product component being discussed in the smaller settlements would likely be distributed through the state naloxone program, using an approach similar to processes used after the Teva settlement, but emphasized details are still under review.

No vote or formal action was taken on the settlement updates; the Attorney General’s office said it will continue work with subdivisions and finalize projections and distribution plans when court approvals and administrative steps are complete.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Kansas Fights Addiction Grant Review Board Meeting 07/11/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Chris from the Kansas Attorney General’s office told the Sunflower board the Purdue bankruptcy/settlement plans are expected to bring more than $30 million to Kansas over roughly 15 years and that a package of smaller secondary manufacturer settlements could add about $5 million and product (naloxone) components.","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},6510527,"University of Kansas researchers present statewide substance‑use needs assessment, prioritize MOUD expansion, stigma reduction and data tools",9445,1035000,10480000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5374543-1d2e004e14043c940934b45c4d867521&start=1035&end=10480","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5374543-1d2e004e14043c940934b45c4d867521/thumbnail_1035000.jpg","/articles/6510527/Kansas/University-of-Kansas-researchers-present-statewide-substanceuse-needs-assessment-prioritize-MOUD-expansion-stigma-reduction-and-data-tools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6510527-9facd42f4de0f30a1d6f0ec19f329641/orig.mp4?Expires=1770639916&Signature=WCeKeWJ77PtKSphj-VtwozURQxd8fo3b~GPvQ1tHCm-SXIpONfgQQxZOOS1Q9-XTFVQgiJ8MkcGOVTBIQoI4-zC6PpW~pIx0SlIUM4-XaTNvVHFuCzf~2tSyuGzac5Oi6Wmfp37R2TltntBjJJ03e1vkWPlVW-LB-bBIYRzptNj9jFbj5G93HM72a8b6QC~7BC8k7DKAH-2FtIhcTGfwRC9tg5wFasryBbyDODMZYrzC4X-JDmn0vvnGyZT8TQTVOE80p1OEW8i2CV2oWb2hOCvvUP19KISEcHX~qRd5c-9frr5jDJa0ElY2IvOwAzujeSw-DFyQh4ZKStSC0oE~TQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Janine Heron, a researcher with the Center for Public Partnerships and Research (CPPR) at the University of Kansas, told the Sunflower board that CPPR’s statewide needs assessment found “nearly 1 in 5 Kansas adults” meet DSM‑5 criteria for a substance‑use disorder and that the state’s response is fragmented.

The assessment — built from community meetings across all 105 counties, national datasets and claims/pharmacy data — identified six priority areas the researchers say should guide funding and policy: strengthening community‑driven health efforts, reducing stigma, prioritizing prevention of drug use and overdoses, expanding consistent access to high‑quality SUD services, normalizing continuous care models beyond initial treatment, and ensuring long‑term programmatic and financial sustainability.

CPPR recommended the board prioritize rapid lifesaving steps such as expanding access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), improving emergency response linkages (including co‑responder models that pair behavioral health responders with first responders) and investing in data and cross‑sector coordination. “MOUD, especially when combined with behavioral health and support services, is really the — we know by far the best way to reduce loss of life,” said Solka/Silke Foniz Navai, an associate researcher at CPPR.

Why it matters: the report finds gaps between need and treatment. CPPR cited the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) estimate that nearly 395,000 Kansans meet criteria for substance‑use disorder and that young adults (18–25) had the highest rates (about 29 percent). CPPR also noted that 95 percent of people who met criteria either did not recognize it or said they did not feel they needed treatment. In addition, CPPR reported 615 Kansas overdose deaths in 2023.

Key findings and recommended levers

- MOUD access: CPPR found medical detoxification and MOUD initiation remain rare in many counties. Fewer than 5 percent of people with opioid use disorder receive MOUD in Kansas, the group said. Researchers pointed to models from other states — including emergency‑department buprenorphine starts and pharmacist‑led initiation in states such as New Mexico and Idaho — as examples Kansas could adapt.

- Workforce and settings: the assessment documented severe behavioral‑health workforce shortages and burnout. CPPR recommended expanding the role of peer specialists, engaging nurse practitioners and pharmacists, and building primary‑care linkages to SUD care.

- Co‑responder and mobile units: evidence from other jurisdictions shows co‑responder teams and mobile MOUD units can reduce repeat crises and connect people to treatment. CPPR urged pilots and local collaborations, noting many people refuse transport after overdose and other barriers to accessing care.

- Data and county profiles: CPPR created county profiles and a Substance‑Use Risk & Resilience Index (drivers and protective factors) to help local communities prioritize interventions. The team also built an ArcGIS visualization and an interactive dashboard (using commercial claims/pharmacy data) to help officials see county‑level risk, workforce and service availability.

- Stigma and public communications: researchers recommended a broad anti‑stigma campaign using local stories and peer voices, plus targeted approaches for youth and specific outreach channels (barbers, salons, employers) that have worked in other small jurisdictions.

How CPPR recommends the board use the findings

CPPR presented the materials as practical decision‑support: validate the board’s high‑level priorities, choose a small set of near‑term strategies (for example: MOUD expansion + co‑responder pilots + strengthened data/reporting), then design RFPs that require cross‑sector collaboration, baseline measures and data sharing. Janine Heron said the CPPR team expects many local variations and urged the board to fund multiyear initiatives while preserving a small share of short‑term innovation grants for pilot projects.

Board discussion and next steps

Board members asked about sustainability, how to prioritize awards across 105 counties and how to keep the county profiles current. CPPR noted the dashboard and profiles are a point‑in‑time product (April 30, 2025) built from multiple sources including IQVIA claims/pharmacy data and that renewing/updating the tool would require data agreements and ongoing support. CPPR offered to share the ArcGIS visualization with the board after data‑vendor approvals are completed.

Janine Heron concluded: “We kept a bias for action,” and outlined that CPPR and Sunflower staff can help shape RFP language, performance measures and technical assistance to help communities apply for funds and implement the priority strategies.

The board did not take a formal action to adopt the report at the meeting but staff said adoption is being considered at a future meeting and that county profiles will be shared with subdivisions participating in grant programs.

Ending

CPPR left the board with practical tools — county profiles, an index of 17 predictive drivers, an interactive map and a large set of strategy options — and recommended the board validate priorities, then design RFPs that balance demonstrated practices with space for local innovation. CPPR offered to support further refinement and technical assistance as Sunflower crafts funding priorities.","The Center for Public Partnerships and Research (CPPR) presented findings from a statewide needs assessment identifying gaps in medications for opioid use disorder, workforce shortages, fragmented care and stigma. The report includes county profiles, a vulnerability index and recommended priority areas for the board’s grant strategy.",{"_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},6510518,"Sunflower board declines grant modification to cover two surgeries totaling about $26,000",209,703000,912000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5374543-1d2e004e14043c940934b45c4d867521&start=703&end=912","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5374543-1d2e004e14043c940934b45c4d867521/thumbnail_703000.jpg","/articles/6510518/Kansas/Sunflower-board-declines-grant-modification-to-cover-two-surgeries-totaling-about-26000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6510518-7911e1321cae2ca89a79e5ad7035fa52/orig.mp4?Expires=1770639916&Signature=c89nL6H7IpFd95ZA~oZRGljcM7-jG42RKq266ss9tPlOVNRF4DgyFMET3Bwp5H7--EpsAyYPEtsW7TyCRJTW3GUVDY48CZcTfUt0Wq6G725lvt29KMOTU0Wu~zfyWCYD0r7QbvL-p6KSTYJGBHciezJsWKK9pYrrKfpctrYIzJih1hRvdXMnWbwdsWEH66Q6VyUkRsC58vF9Bf1rzgHKBssWrdABX0bfngzOaTFeexbK3taDHCYzwjpLChXXXzAgssgdeaLeql2LclE8vaOq-KUy40K~cEzyOXCp13EO9-lGSVnJUyE8PbZLZg-XMDXpOzCSwXx-8yyjQn9cvbM4mQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sunflower board voted to decline a grantee’s request to modify its final report to allow grant dollars to cover two surgeries, a line item the board said did not align with the grant’s original scope.

Krista, a Sunflower staff member, reminded the board that the items in question totaled roughly $26,000 for two surgeries. The grantee subsequently confirmed in written follow‑up that it would pay the costs so patients would not face financial hardship and that it could request an extension to spend remaining funds on items consistent with the approved budget (for example community health workers, primary care memberships and prescription services).

Board action

Robin, a board member, moved to decline coverage of the surgeries. Sandra, a board member, seconded the motion. After brief discussion the chair called the vote and the board approved the motion to decline the modification; the meeting minutes state the motion passed unanimously. Staff said they will work with the grantee on any required administrative modifications and potential extension paperwork.

Why it matters

Board members said they appreciated the grantee’s transparency and its assurance that patients would not be billed if the modification was denied. Several members expressed concern that approving such a modification would set a precedent for use of grant dollars outside approved program purposes.

Ending

The board directed staff to coordinate with the grantee on administrative steps following the denial and to track any future requests for extensions or budget changes under normal staff processes.","The board voted unanimously to deny a grantee’s request to use grant funds to cover two surgeries (about $26,000). The grantee confirmed it would absorb the cost for the affected clients and offered to request a formal extension to spend remaining grant funds on approved items.","actionData","errors"]

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Attorney General’s office: Purdue settlement and smaller manufacturer agreements will bring multi‑year funds, naloxone component expected

University of Kansas researchers present statewide substance‑use needs assessment, prioritize MOUD expansion, stigma reduction and data tools

Sunflower board declines grant modification to cover two surgeries totaling about $26,000