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April 12, 2024

President's Perspective – Addressing Today's Issues and Planning for the Future
For the past two weeks, KHA has had the opportunity to host Kansas hospital leaders at our Spring District Meetings. It has been a great opportunity to meet with members and discuss timely information about your top issues.

Rural Emergency Hospital Webinar – April 24
This webinar will provide an overview of the model, share updates on the implementation, highlight technical assistance available and discuss the suitability of the REH for your community. 

KHA-PAC Spotlight
Thank you, KHA-PAC donors, for your contributions in 2024. Learn more about the exciting ways you can get involved in the KHA-PAC coming up throughout 2024!
 

Immunize Kansas Coalition Regional Meetings – April 22-25
Connect and collaborate with IKC partners in your community! Learn about IKC engagement opportunities, hear updates from KDHE on vaccine-related statutes and requirements, and understand how we can increase community immunity.

How Do Your Hospital Finances Measure Up? Webinar – May 2
Utilize QHi's financial benchmarking tool effectively by walking through the tool, learning the easy-upload process, reviewing QHi financial measures available, and watching a demonstration of how to run and schedule reports.

careLearning Informational Webinar – May 1
Learn more about the careLearning education management solution, a web-based, online educational tool for member hospitals.

Stay Enrolled as a KanCare Provider – Don't Forget to Revalidate
The Kansas Medical Assistance Program has resumed provider revalidations, and every KanCare provider must complete one to remain enrolled in the Kansas Medicaid program.

Immunizations for Adolescents and Young Adults – Ad Astra ECHO Series on Immunizations – May 3
This session will provide a comprehensive understanding of the recommended vaccine schedule for adolescents and young adults. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of vaccination in this age group.

Partnerships and Strategies to Increase Access to SUD Treatment and Harm Reduction
Join us from noon to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3, to hear how hospitals and communities are partnering to increase access to substance use disorder treatment and harm reduction.

Download Sexual Assault Awareness Month Toolkit
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The Kansas Sexual Assault Response Advisory Committee Awareness and Education subcommittee has created a social media toolkit to easily share messages and graphics related to sexual assault statistics and resources.

Federal and National News
This week's topics include CDC Issues Health Alert for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus, Many Medicaid Enrollees Were Unaware of Continuous Coverage, New National Survey on the State of the Nursing Workforce, Final CY 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule, MLN Connects Provider eNews and Before You Go.