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KHA Workers' Comp Fund Board Meeting - Feb. 13

The primary objective of the KHA Workers' Compensation Fund is to provide moderately priced workers' compensation insurance to KHA members. The fund Administrator and Safety Program Manager enhance customer service. The individual pool members for each plan year are considered the owners of the KHA-WC pool for that year. They are eligible for premium refunds and are responsible for potential assessments.

Opioid Educational Webinar: Commonly Misused Over the Counter Medications – Feb. 14

Over-the-counter medications are generally safe when used as recommended. However, as with prescription and illicit drugs, OTCs can be misused, resulting in adverse events and even overdose. Ashley Haynes, MD, will provide an overview for providers and clinicians of the most commonly misused OTC medications, their risks, adverse effects and how to address OTC misuse.

KCMHC Spring Council Meeting - Feb. 19

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.

Noon Briefing: Medicaid’s Presumptive Eligibility Program - Feb. 26

Join KHA for a Noon Briefing on Feb. 26, from noon to 1:00 p.m. where Kansas Department of Health and Environment will share how the Presumptive Eligibility process works, including how a facility can become a qualified entity and the steps involved in assisting individuals with their Medicaid applications.

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Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee Hears Bills

staff happy (Feb. 10, 2025) – Today, the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee, chaired by Senator Beverly Gossage (R-Eudora), held bill hearings, including:

Senate Bill 126 enacts the physician assistant licensure compact to provide interstate practice privileges for physician assistants.

Proponents:

Keith Marshall with the Adjutant General’s Department,
Michelle Richart with the United States Department of Defense
Doug Smith with the Kansas Academy of Physician Associates
William Wilk with the Kansas Chamber

Senate Bill 175 updates the definition of an athletic trainer and provides an exemption for those licensed in another state, District of Columbia, territory, or foreign country to practice in Kansas.

Proponents:

Kimberly Martin with the Kansas School Nurses Association
Shawna Jordan with the Kansas Athletic Trainers Society

Neutral:

Travis Oller with the Kansas Chiropractic Association

Opponents:

Jennifer Caswell with the American Physical Therapy Association, Kansas Chapter

The committee will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 11, for further bill hearings.

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Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee Hears Bills

(Feb. 10, 2025) – Today, the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee, chaired by Senator Beverly Gossage (R-Eudora), held bill hearings on SB 126 and SB 175.

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