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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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Legislative Farewells and Filings

Legislative Farewell (May 1, 2024) – This week was full of policy finalization but also many farewells as announcements were made about legislators leaving their current posts to run for other offices, or retiring from their current elected office. Those include the following:

Sen. Carolyn McGinn (R-Sedgwick). House member Rep. Steven Owens (R-Hesston) has announced he will run for her seat.
Sen. Dan Kerschen (R-Garden Plains). Sitting state Sen. Chase Blasi (R-Wichita) has announced he will run for the district seat.
Sen. Rob Olson (R-Olathe). Current Rep. Adam Thomas (R-Olathe) and Democrat challenger Stacey Knowell have already filed for the seat.
Sen. Kristen O'Shea (R-Topeka). Current Rep. Kenny Titus (R-Manhattan) has said he will seek to fill that seat.
Sen. John Doll (R-Garden City). Current Rep. Bill Clifford (R-Garden City) has filed for the seat.
Sen. Mark Steffan (R-Hutchinson). Current Rep. Mike Murphy (R-Sylvia) has filed for the seat.
Rep. Tory Blew (R-Great Bend) has filed to run for the Senate seat currently held by Alicia Straub (R-Ellinwood).
Rep. Michael Houser (R-Columbus) will be retiring.
Rep. Trevor Jacobs (R-Fort Scott). Three Republicans have filed for the seat including Kaety Bowers, Rick James and Joshua Jones.
Rep. Eric Smith (R-Burlington)
Rep. John Eplee (R-Atchison) has filed for the Senate seat currently held by Sen. Dennis Pyle (R-Hiawatha)
Rep. Vic Miller (D-Topeka) has announced he will run for an open seat in the state Senate

Candidates for state House and Senate have until June 3 to file with the Secretary of State to run for office.

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