Health Commission
TL;DR
The Kansas City Health Commission held its regular business meeting on October 26, 2026, to review ongoing health initiatives and receive updates from city leadership. The meeting included approval of previous minutes, Health Department updates, City Council reports, and discussion of ongoing health projects including CHIP (Community Health Improvement Plan) and HLIF (Health and Life Insurance Fund).
Key Decisions
- September meeting minutes approval Approved
- CHIP (Community Health Improvement Plan) update and next steps Discussed
- Contract and RFQ review committee update Reported
- HLIF (Health and Life Insurance Fund) discussion Discussed
Agenda
- City of Kansas City, Missouri Health Commission Meeting October 26, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Kansas City, Health Department Watson (Multipurpose Room) The Health Commission's mission is to achieve a city-wide collaboration and partnership of organizations and individuals to work together to build a healthier community. There may be a closed session, pursuant to §610.021(11) of the Missouri Sunshine Law, to discuss specifications for competitive bidding. Commission Success Operational Definition We will have built an internal infrastructure that is collaborative, accessible, and innovative. Based upon empirical data, lived experiences of impacted communities, and group consensus, we will have shaped the conversation to inform policy and influence positive impact in the lives of impacted residents and therefore all residents. We will have won policy initiatives that improve the lives of the residents of Kansas City and the surrounding area and established the Health Commission as a body whose recommendations inform good policy. Agenda Health Commission Business Session •Welcome and Introductions – Dr. Gause Minutes •Minutes Approval September Health Department Update – Dr. Jones or Designee City Council Updates - Councilman Duncan Old Business •CHIP - Update and next steps Committee Report •Contract and RFQ review committee update – Councilman Duncan New Business •HLIF Discussion Additional Business •There may be general discussion regarding Health Commission issues Announcements Adjourn –The next Health Commission meeting is November 23, 2026, at the Health Department. Microsoft Teams: Need help? Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 254 630 822 338 45