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KAHCC Spring Conference and Emerald Awards Program - April 24-25

The Kansas Association of Health Care Communicators is proud to offer the Emerald Awards These awards are given annually to Kansas hospitals, health systems and health care organizations that excel in internal and external communications, special events, advertising and other categories. Awardees will be recognized at the KAHCC Emerald Awards Luncheon during the KAHCC Spring Conference in Newton on April 25, 2025.

Complimentary Health Care Preceptor Academy - April 25

This session supports current and future preceptors by providing valuable educational tools and strategies to strengthen the preceptor-orientee relationship. This interactive program offers practical guidance and resources to enhance your preceptor skills.

Opioid Educational Webinar: Integrating Substance Use Disorder Treatment into Primary Care – April 30

Join us for a webinar on April 30 to learn about physician perceptions of treating addiction and hear from a physician and a clinician who have successfully integrated substance use disorder treatment into primary care.

Sunflower Health Network Board Meeting - May 1

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.

Noon Briefing: Self-Funded Benefit Plans Simplified - May 1

Join the Kansas Hospital Association for a Noon Briefing on Thursday, May 1, featuring Rural Hospital Insurance of America, powered by HealthSure, An Alera Group Company. During this educational webinar, we will highlight the key benefits and advantages of self-funded health plans, offering rural hospitals the tools and knowledge needed to determine if self-funding is the right fit for your organization.

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April 16, 2025

2025 Session Wrap-Up Report
The 2025 End of Session Report was designed for hospitals to review the legislation that passed during the 2025 legislative session and to understand what will carry over when the legislature returns on Jan. 12, 2026.

Now Is a Great Time to Connect with Legislators
To find your policymaker and arrange a visit, you can use the KHA advocacy tool.

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2025 Session Wrap-Up Report

(April 16, 2025) – The 2025 End of Session Report was designed for hospitals to review the legislation that passed during the 2025 legislative session and to understand what will carry over when the l

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President's Perspective – We Are Health Care – Hospital Week 2025

(April 18, 2025) – National Hospital Week is right around the corner, May 11-17. KHA looks forward to celebrating the innovative ways hospitals support and connect with their communities.

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Hospitals Continue to Keep Kansas Healthy and Economically Strong

(February 13, 2025) – This media release highlights the 2025 report entitled: The Importance of the Health Care Sector to the Kansas Economy, produced by researchers at Institute for Policy & Social Research at the University of Kansas .

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