Cuts Threaten Services, Leave Money on the Table Hospital Resources on Medicaid Payment Reductions 

Economic Impact of Hospitals - New 2010 Study
A January 2010 study is now available: The Importance of the Health Care Sector to the Kansas Economy. The following resources are also available: Economic Impact brochure; Economic Impact PowerPoint; Economic Impact Media Advisory; County by County Economic Impact Reports were completed in 2004, 2006 and 2008. These reports are on the Kansas Rural Health Works Web site. 

Tom Bell, KHA President and CEO, is interviewed by the Kansas Health Institute and State of the State, on the issues of Medicaid Payment Reductions, the state budget, tobacco taxes and the economic impact of hospitals and health care providers.

Health Information Technology and ARRA
A large part of the American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 focused on provisions for the adoption of health information technology and electronic health records. KHA has adopted Principles for the Adoption of HIT and has developed Frequently Asked Questions.

Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities
As a KHA sponsor or advertiser, you are able to target key decision-makers in the Kansas hospital community. Click here for more information on our sponsorship packages and new opportunitues to partner with KHA on our 100th anniversary. Naylor LLC will be helping KHA produce our 2010 Membership Directory. It includes contact information for all members and their administrative staffs and serves as a networking tool throughout the year. Click here for more information on advertising in our 2010 Membership Directory.

Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) Program - RAC Meet and Greet Handouts, Implementation Timeline and more. Contact Fred Lucky or Tish Hollingsworth with any questions.

KHA Vision
An organization of hospitals working together to improve access, quality and the affordability of health care for all Kansans.

KHA Mission
To be the voice and resource for community-based hospitals by meeting member needs for advocacy and service.