Webinar on BCBS Providers Class Action Settlement Dec. 11

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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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Webinar on BCBS Providers Class Action Settlement Dec. 11

Legal (Nov. 22, 2024) – The Blue Cross Blue Shield Providers Class Action Settlement resolves the allegations that BCBSA and Individual Blue Plans violated antitrust laws by illegally dividing the United States into "service areas" and agreeing not to compete with each other in those areas. The plaintiffs also claim to settle the defendant's fixed prices for services provided. The Court has not decided who is right or wrong. Instead, plaintiffs and settling defendants agreed to a $2.8 billion settlement to avoid the risk and cost of further litigation. What does this mean for Kansas hospitals?

The Kansas Health Service Corporation has partnered with Class Action Capital for six years to assist Kansas Hospital Association members with cases like this. KHSC is hosting a webinar at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Joshua Kerstein, CAC's director of business development, will discuss the landmark $2.8 billion Blue Cross Blue Shield Providers Class Action settlement, claims process, and how this class action can affect your organization. This webinar will instruct hospitals to determine whether to join the class settlement or consider working independently. Class Action Capital can be of assistance no matter the hospital's decision.

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