Communications

Upcoming Events

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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Communications

Do you need a template or sample text for a critical issues? Do you have social media channels to fill? KHA creates member content for various topics and health observances. You can find the content in the KHA Communications Folder on our Box drive. You will find graphics and messaging. Please download and share as appropriate. You also can use the Society for Health Care Strategy and Market Development's health observance calendar as a tool for your external communications and social media campaigns.

Hospital Guidelines for Releasing Patient Information to the Media

Media Releases

This section contains KHA Media Releases and includes information on the Economic Impact of Kansas hospitals.

Current Report Newsletter

The Current Report is an electronic newsletter posted every Friday for members of the Kansas Hospital Association.

Capitol Comments Newsletter

The Capitol Comments is an electronic newsletter posted each day of the legislative session for members of the Kansas Hospital Association.

Federal Advocate Newsletter

The Federal Advocate is an electronic newsletter posted weekly for members of the Kansas Hospital Association.

Social Media

Social media is transforming the way hospitals do business and communicate. This section contains resources to assist Kansas hospitals move into the social media areana.

Communications Resources

Member resources such as the KHA Promotional Calendar.

Health Observances Calendar

The SHSMD Health Observances Calendar is intended to provide accurate and authoritative information about health care-related events. Thank you to the Kansas Health Service Corporation for making this calendar available at no cost to KHA members.

KHA Logos

We have a new logo – but who we are and what we stand for remains the same.

PSAs

Public Service Announcements for member and public use.

KHA Podcast - Plains Spoken

The Kansas Hospital Association's podcast Plains Spoken tackles timely issues with a variety of guests including hospital and industry representatives, legislators and health care experts. New episodes go live on the first and third Thursdays of each month.

National Hospital Week

National Hospital Week gives us an extra opportunity to highlight hospitals, health systems and health care workers and the innovative ways they are supporting the needs of patients and the communities they serve.

Public Education Resources for Hospitals

Use this image on social media, as well as the audio and video files to help educate your community during open enrollment on the importance of checking your provider network before selecting a plan.

Social Media Image on Open Enrollment and Provider Network

Audio File on Open Enrollment and Provider Network

Recent News

Capitol Comments Articles

Legislative Post Audit Recommends Lay-Giver Legislation

(Dec. 17, 2024) – The Legislative Post Audit Committee, which had previously sought an audit on behalf of Rep. Jason Probst (D-Hutchinson) to ensure compliance of hospitals to the state Lay Caregiver

Current Report Articles

President's Perspective – Sharing Our Holiday Favorites

(Dec. 20, 2024) – The Kansas Hospital Association team hopes you enjoy your holiday favorites this season. We are thankful for the opportunity to serve KHA members. Merry Christmas and have a healthy

Media Releases

The 340B Program Supports Kansans - Opinion Editorial

(Sept. 19, 2024) - In Kansas, there are more than 85 hospitals, mostly rural, participating in the 340B Program. This program is critical to providing health care access to vulnerable Kansans across our state, according to Chad Austin, president and CEO of the Kansas Hospital Association.

Communications

Upcoming Events

KHA Podcast - Plains Spoken

National Hospital Week

Public Education Resources for Hospitals

Social Media Image on Open Enrollment and Provider Network

Audio File on Open Enrollment and Provider Network

Recent News

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