Health Reform

The adoption of federal health reform legislation will be a challenge for hospital leaders across the nation. There’s a wealth of information available on health reform. However, defining what’s important can be a difficult. The Kansas Hospital Association is committed to providing you the information you need to break through the clutter.

Health reform implementation will be one of the most transformational times of our generation. KHA will provide you with the information needed to address these challenges and maximize the opportunities of the law.

KHA Federal Advocate Newsletter

For news on health reform.

Strategic Issues

Health Care Reform - Health care access for all, paid for by all, which promotes system efficiencies and personal responsibility - has been identified as a strategic issue by the KHA Board of Directors. If you have questions regarding a health care reform issue, contact Chad Austin at (785) 233-7436.

Community Health Needs Assessment Online Tools

KHA has worked with other Kansas stakeholders to create www.KansasHealthMatters.org - a Web site featuring Kansas community health data and numerous tools and resources to complete a Community Health Needs Assessment. A recorded training Webinar is available and will demonstrate how to use this robust tool to assist hospitals in meeting the federal requirements to conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment.

Payment Reform

There are health reform provisions that change reimbursement structures and shift financial risk to providers. This section contains information and resources.

Delivery Reform

There are health reform requirements that improve the efficiency of care, reduce duplication and integrate the continuum of care. This section contains information and resources on care coordination and delivery reform.

Insurance Reform

There are health reform provisions designed to increase coverage and change the insurance market place. This section contains information and resource about coverage and insurance.

Our Message To Congress

This section contains our letters on health reform to Kansas Senators and Representatives.

Web Resources

Web Resources on Health Reform

General Health Reform Resources

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KHA Calendar

KaMMCO - Customer Service - The Key to a Positive Patient Experience - May 28

Register online: www.KaMMCO.com For further information: Call 785.232.2224 800.232.2259 or E-mail dmayer@kammco.com Note: May attend 8 a.m. to noon OR 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

KHA Board Retreat - May 29-31

For more information regarding the KHA Board Retreat, contact Tom Bell (tbell@kha-net.org) or Amy Fluke (afluke@kha-net.org) at (785) 233-7436.

KaMMCO - Customer Service - The Key to a Positive Patient Experience - May 30

Register online: www.KaMMCO.com For further information: Call 785.232.2224 800.232.2259 or E-mail dmayer@kammco.com NOTE: May attend 8 a.m. to Noon OR 1 - 5 p.m.

APS Board Meeting - June 4

For more information regarding the APS Board Meeting, contact Dennis George (dennis.george@apskc.org) or Linda Bailey (linda.bailey@apskc.org) at (913) 327-8730.

AHA Regional Policy Board - June 6-7

For more information regarding the AHA Regional Policy Board meeting, contact Tom Bell (tbell@kha-net.org) or Amy Fluke (afluke@kha-net.org) at (785) 233-7436.