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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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Governor Signs Bills

GovLauraKelly (April 5, 2024) – This week, Governor Laura Kelly signed bills into law including:

Senate Bill 360 changes flexibilities when contributing to a 529 Program Account, qualified ABLE Program Account, and First-Time Home Savings Account by allowing them to choose the timing of their deduction from state income tax

Senate Bill 331 updates statutory definitions regarding water supply systems and hazardous waste

Senate Bill 362 extends the Sedgwick County Urban Area Nuisance Abatement Act

Senate Bill 381 authorizes counties to appoint a district coroner at their own expense

Senate Bill 433 clarifies the practice privileges of institutional license holders

Senate Bill 491 updates the statutes regarding fingerprinting for state criminal history record checks to comply with federal requirements

House Bill 2590 updates the penalties for the Pipeline Safety Program to allow for continued state administration of the program

House Bill 2604 increases the maximum dollar amount for a small claim to $10,000

House Bill 2605 increases the maximum rate that can be paid to appointed counsel for an indigent person

House Bill 2632 expands the membership of the Law Enforcement Memorial Advisory Committee to include a representative of the Kansas Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors

House Bill 2661 requires vacancies in county commissioner districts created by an increase in the number of commissioner districts to be filled at the next general election and provides for staggered terms for such newly-elected county commissioners

House Bill 2783 prohibits a state agency, city or county from restricting the sale or use of motor vehicles based on the energy source used for the vehicles

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