Capitol Comments Newsletter – February 26, 2025

Upcoming Events

Critical Issues Summit for Hospital Boards - March 6-7

The summit brings together hospital leadership and trustees from across the state to promote the importance of good governance practices. This event provides top-notch speakers, educational sessions, and discussions on critical topics that are faced by hospitals today.

Sunflower Health Network Board Meeting - Mar. 6

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.

On-Ramp Revamp: Managers’ Role in the New-Hire Experience Educational Webinar - March 6

In todays competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent requires a dynamic and multifaceted approach. This webinar is designed to equip healthcare leaders and human resources professionals with the tools and strategies to create a more engaging, supportive, and growth-focused work environment, leading to stronger retention and improved recruitment outcomes.

SHIP Quarterly Webinar - Mar. 11

SHIP is your local State Health Insurance Assistance Program. SHIP provides unbiased help to Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers. Whether you are new to Medicare, reviewing Medicare plan options, or have questions on how to use your Medicare, SHIP can help.

Healthworks Board Meeting - March 12

KHA established a foundation for its members in 1969 and redesigned it in 1998 as a 501(c)3 organization. Healthworks, previously the Kansas Hospital Education and Research Foundation, is funded through contributions, grants and educational fees.

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February 26, 2025

Senate Public Health and Welfare Meets on Amending the Kansas Credentialing Act
Today, the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee held a hearing on the confirmation of Maureen Mahoney, University of Kansas Hospital Authority.

Senate Ways and Means Continues Discussion on House Budget Bill
Today, the Senate Ways and Means Committee held a hearing on HB 2007, as amended, the House budget bill, held a budget hearing for higher education, heard presentations from the Kansas Board of Regents, Kansas Legislative Research Department and the presidents of the six state universities.

KHA Bill Tracker
The KHA Bill Tracker is designed to keep you up-to-date on current legislation. KHA will update and share this document daily while the legislators are in session.

Recent News

Capitol Comments Articles

Senate Public Health and Welfare Hears Bill

(Feb. 27, 2025) – Senate Public Health and Welfare held a very short meeting to hear on HB 2027.

Current Report Articles

CEO Staffing Changes

(Feb. 28, 2025) – KHA would like to inform our members of the latest member hospital administrator changes since our last hospital list in January.

Media Releases

George Stover is the 2025 Chair of the KHA Board of Directors

(Jan. 7, 2025) – George Stover, Chief Executive Officer, Rice Community Health, is the 2025 Chair of the Kansas Hospital Association Board of Directors. The election took place during the association's annual meeting in Overland Park. Stover has been an active member of KHA and joined the KHA Board of Directors in 2018. He previously served as a member of the board’s executive committee and as treasurer and chair elect. During his one-year term as board chair, Stover will guide the 21-member gov

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