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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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Next Week's Schedule

Schedule (Jan. 12, 2024) – Next week, committee work will pick up as hearings get started.

Monday, Jan. 15
No Session

Tuesday, Jan. 16
Senate Public Health and Welfare – 8:30 a.m. – Room 142S
Presentation: The Community Support Waiver for Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Michele Heydon, Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services

Senate Assessment and Taxation – 9:30 a.m. – Room 548S
Hearing: (proponents) House Bill 2036 – Creating a property tax exemption for retired and disabled veterans

Senate Commerce – 10:30 a.m. – Room 546S
Briefing: Results of the CEO poll on the top concerns for Kansas business owners, Alan Cobb, CEO, Kansas Chamber of Commerce

House Corrections and Juvenile Justice –1:30 p.m. – Room 546S
Informational briefing: Status of Kansas Law Enforcement Overview and Update: Sheriff Jeff Easter, Sedgwick County Sheriff, chair of the Kansas Sheriffs' Association Legislative Committee
Status of Kansas Law Enforcement Overview and Update - Chief Darrell Atteberry, Bel Aire Police Department, chair of the Kansas Association of Police Legislative Committee
Status of Kansas Law Enforcement Overview and Update: Chief Braden Moore, Benton Police Department, Kansas Peace Officers Association
Status of Kansas Law Enforcement Overview and Update: Kansas Highway Patrol Status of Kansas Law Enforcement
Overview and Update: Kansas Bureau of Investigation

House Welfare Reform – 1:30 p.m. – Room 152
Briefing by staff on: Review organization of K.S.A 39-709 and proposed bill draft Jessie Pringle, assistant revisor of statutes, Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes Interim Committee Report of Special Committee on Homelessness, Iraida Orr, principal research analyst, Kansas Legislative Research Department

House Social Services Budget – 3:30 p.m. – Room 152S
Kansas Department of Health and Environment – Enhancement requests

Wednesday, Jan. 17
Senate Public Health and Welfare – 8:30 a.m. – Room 142S
Presentation: 2024 Palliative Care Legislative Priorities, Dr. Porter-Williamson and Donna Yadrich

Senate Financial Institutions and Insurance – 9:30 a.m. – Room 546S
Presentation: Overview and Update, Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt

Senate Assessment and Taxation – 9:30 a.m. – Room 548S
Hearing: (opponents) House Bill 2036 – Creating a property tax exemption for retired and disabled veterans

House Commerce, Labor and Economic Development – 1:30 p.m. – Room 346S
Presentation: Poll and Workforce Study Alan Cobb, president and CEO, Kansas Chamber

House Health and Human Services – 1:30 p.m. – Room 112N
Presentation: Emergency Medical Services Association
Silver Haired Legislature

House Social Services Budget – 3:30 p.m. – Room 152S
Kansas Department for Children and Families – Enhancement request

House Insurance – 3:30 p.m. – Room 218N
Presentation: State of Insurance, Vicki Schmidt, insurance commissioner

House Judiciary – 3:30 p.m. – Room 582N
Hearing: House Bill 2345 – Enacting the supported decision-making agreements act to provide a statutory framework for adults who want decision-making assistance

Thursday, Jan. 18
House Health and Human Services – 1:30 p.m. – Room 112N
Presentation: State of cancer in Kansas

House Social Services Budget – 3:30 p.m. – Room 152S
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services – Enhancement requests

Friday, Jan. 19

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