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Sunflower Health Network Board Meeting - Jan. 9

The Sunflower Health Network is a not-for-profit organization that consists of 26 counties located primarily in North Central and North West Kansas. Sunflower Health Network's (SHN) specific purpose is to improve the population's health status. The 26 member hospitals, in conjunction with their medical staff, have developed a network that fosters cooperation and coordination. The priority has been to enhance the integration of health-related services among the SHN member communities.

Quality Corner Call - Jan. 10

Quality Corner Calls are offered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Healthworks and focus on quality improvement activities consistent with the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Grant Program.

KHA Board Meeting - Jan. 22

KHA has a 21-member board of directors. They meet at least five times a year. Each board member holds three-year terms, with a two-term limit. The board has a composition of members from all geographic areas of Kansas all sizes and types of member hospitals are represented. The board also includes two hospital trustees and two physician members. Other participants include American Hospital Association delegate.

KHA's Advocacy Day - Jan. 23

Advocacy is at the heart of every service KHA provides for our members. Whether we are educating, advocating or relationship-building, we look for ways to assist policymakers at the federal, state and local levels in understanding the implications of the policies being discussed.

KHSC Board Meeting - Jan. 28

KHSC is a wholly owned subsidiary of KHA. Therefore, a secondary objective of KHSC is to support KHA in meeting its mission of serving hospitals. Its mission is to provide enhanced value to KHA members by evaluating and endorsing selected vendors of services needed by the KHA membership. KHSC will be a valuable resource to Kansas healthcare facilities and the Kansas Hospital Association as they serve their constituents.

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About KHA

The Kansas Hospital Association is a voluntary, non-profit organization existing to provide leadership and services to member hospitals. KHA is the lead organization in a group of companies and affiliates that provides a wide array of services to the hospitals of Kansas and the Midwest region.

The hospitals of Kansas founded the Kansas Hospital Association in 1910 to improve hospital care through the exchange of knowledge and ideas. Over the years, the Association has provided its membership with opportunities to share information, receive continuing education and develop approaches to legislative and regulatory reforms.

VISION: Optimal Health for Kansans and Kansas Hospitals.

MISSION: To be the leading advocate and resource for members.

KHA is comprised of a number of related or affiliated organizations that provide varying services for KHA members and other regional health care organizations. Included in this group are:

The Health Alliance of MidAmerica (The Alliance), a Delaware-limited liability company, was formed in 1999. It has two members: the Kansas Hospital Association and the Missouri Hospital Association. The Alliance's mission is to deliver superior service and value to affiliated health associations and their members. The Alliance is governed by a board of directors. Members choose these directors from their respective association members. Associated Purchasing Services Corp. is a subsidiary of The Alliance and utilizes KHA staff to complete its operations.

The Kansas City Metropolitan Healthcare Council is a policy division of The Health Alliance of MidAmerica. The Council, formerly known as the Greater Kansas City Health Council, works with local hospitals on areas of collective interest.

KHA Members

KHA's membership includes 122 community hospitals, 16 health care organizations, one state institution, two vererans/military hospitals, 18 systems, two health insurance companies, 15 networks and 47 associate members.

KHA Sponsors

Thank you to our KHA diamond, platinum, gold and silver sponsors. KHA sponsorships help our association grow in members, grow our educational offering and increase value.

KHA Governance

KHA is governed by a Board of Directors. KHA members guide the association's work through input on KHA councils, technical advisory groups, task forces, policy groups and during Spring and Fall district meetings.

KHA Awards

The Kansas Hospital Association Awards Program offers KHA members the opportunity to honor individuals or groups that are making a positive difference for Kansas hospitals.

KHA History

Dr. John Axtell, a surgeon in Newton, Kansas, led the charge in 1910 to develop an organization of hospitals to “promote the efficiency and economy in the management of hospitals in Kansas.”

Healthworks

KHA's foundation, facilitating community-based health solutions that work. Healthworks is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, was formed in 1969, previously KHERF.

KHA-PAC

State and federal governments pay for well over half of Kansas hospital care and regulate 100 percent of our activities. That is why the work of the KHA-PAC, is so important.

KHSC

The Kansas Health Service Corporation is a for-profit subsidiary of KHA and provides needed products and services to members. KHA Workers’ Compensation Fund, Inc is a taxable workers’ compensation pool operated by KHSC.

APS

APS is a for-profit group purchasing company organized in the state of Kansas. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Health Alliance of MidAmerica, LLC.

KHC

KHA and KMS founded the Kansas Healthcare Collaborative in 2008. This provider-led organization is dedicated to transforming health care through patient-centered initiatives that improve quality, safety and value.

KHA Staff Listing

Staff photos and contact information for: Kansas Hospital Association, Kansas Health Service Corporation, Associated Purchasing Services and Kansas City Metropolitan Healthcare Council staff.

Contact KHA

Questions ... contact a staff member of the Kansas Hospital Association. Click here to go to the KHA Staff Listing section of the KHA website for photos, phone numbers and email addresses or call (785) 233-7436 to be directed the appropriate staff member suitable for your request.

KHA Bylaws: These bylaws were approved Sept. 9, 2020, by the KHA Board of Directors.

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