President's Perspective – Register Now for the 2026 KHA Convention and Trade Show

Join us for the KHA Annual Convention and Trade Show on Sept. 10-11 in Overland Park. The brochure and registration materials have been mailed and can be found online. This year's theme is UNSTOPPABLE TOGETHER.

Connect with Kansas House Candidates at Regional Meet and Greets

KHA and partner associations are hosting three candidate Meet and Greet events across Kansas to provide health care leaders with an opportunity to get to know candidates running for the Kansas House of Representatives.

QHi Prepares for Kansas RHTP-EBP Program Participants

More than 250 Kansas hospitals and clinics have enrolled in the RHTP Evidence-Based Practice Program. The new QHi Encounter Entry tool for collecting the program's 15 performance measures will go live on July 21, with training sessions scheduled for July 23 and July 28.

Strengthening Nurse License Monitoring Through Nursys e-Notify

Join the Kansas Hospital Association, the Kansas State Board of Nursing and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing for a complimentary webinar introducing Nursys e-Notify, a free, secure service that provides real-time notifications of changes to nurse licensure and disciplinary status.

What You Need to Know: Week 4 of the FIFA World Cup 26™ Kansas City

As Kansas City prepares for its second and last FIFA World Cup 26™ knockout match this Saturday, July 11, local providers remain ready to meet the region’s needs. Here are this week’s health care updates.

Tips for Registering Online for the KHA Convention

Remember, at the KHA Annual Convention and Trade Show that your name badge is your admission ticket to all KHA sessions, the trade show and the KHA party.

Building Confidence in International Nurse Staffing

Join the Kansas Hospital Association for a complimentary Noon Briefing on Tuesday, Aug. 4, to learn practical strategies for building and sustaining a successful international nursing program.

Community Transportation Safety Improvement Webinar July 14

The Kansas Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Kansas Local Technical Assistance Program, will host a new Drive To Zero Webinar Series.

HRSA Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement Program

The Health Resources and Services Administration is accepting applications for the Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement Program. Applications are due Aug. 6, 2026.

New Hepatitis B Birth Dose Resources Available

KHA partnered with the Kansas Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and Immunize Kansas Coalition to understand vaccine hesitancy related to the Hepatitis B birth dose, and to develop resources to help address vaccine hesitancy.

MedPAC Releases June 2026 Report to Congress

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission submitted its annual June Report to Congress.

Carolyn Boone Lewis Award for Improving Health Outcomes

AHA's Carolyn Boone Lewis Award for Improving Health Outcomes recognizes excellence in applying data-informed strategies to improve health outcomes. Hospitals and health systems that are members of AHA may apply.

CMS Issues CY2027 OPPS/ASC Proposed Rule

On July 2, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a proposed rule that would update Medicare payment policies and rates for hospital outpatient and Ambulatory Surgical Center services.

Positions Available

CNO and CFO positions available at Morris County Hospital, Council Grove. 

Federal and National News

CMS Issues CY 2027 Proposed Medicare HH PPS and DME Payment and Policy Updates, CMS Launches Medicare GLP-1 Bridge.