Current Report Newsletter

Upcoming Events

More information on this program and registration is coming soon. For questions, contact Jaron Caffrey at (785) 233-7436, ext. 111 or jcaffrey@kha-net.org.

KHSC Board Meeting - Sept. 3

KHSC is a wholly owned subsidiary of KHA. Therefore, a secondary objective of KHSC is to support KHA in meeting its mission to serve hospitals. Its mission is to provide enhanced value to KHA members through evaluation and endorsement of selected vendors of services needed by the KHA membership. KHSC will be a valuable resource to Kansas health care facilities and the Kansas Hospital Association as they serve their constituents.

KHA Board Meeting - Sept. 3

The Kansas Hospital Association is a voluntary, non-profit organization existing to provide leadership and services to member hospitals. KHA is the lead organization in a group of companies and affiliates that provides a wide array of services to the hospitals of Kansas and the Midwest region. VISION: Optimal Health for Kansans. MISSION: To be the leading advocate and resource for members.

KHA Annual Convention and Trade Show - Sept. 4-5

Mark your calendars and plan to attend the 2025 KHA Annual Convention and Trade Show, Sept. 4-5, at the Hyatt Regency Wichita and Century II Convention Center in Wichita. Watch for more information on our lineup of speakers and tentative agenda. We look forward to seeing you soon in Wichita.

See all events

View Full Issue (PDF)

July 25, 2025

President's Perspective – Harold Courtois to Receive the Charles S. Billings Award
The Billings Award was established to recognize individuals who provide distinguished and outstanding service to Kansas healthcare. We are honored to announce that Harold Courtois is the 45th recipient of this award.

Provider Assessment Update
KHA continues to await CMS's approval of the 2025 Preprint, which will enable KDHE to draw down the federal match for our provider tax revenues.

Reserve Your Seat at a Complimentary Health Care Preceptor Academy!
Are you ready to elevate your role as a health care preceptor to the next level? KHA is offering a series of complimentary Health Care Preceptor Academies across the state, and the seats are filling quickly!

Kickoff Webinar at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 31: Hospital Bed Capacity Project
A webinar will be hosted to introduce Kansas hospitals to the CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network Connectivity Initiative : Hospital Bed Capacity Project.

Participate in the 2026 Virtual Health Care Career Day
KHA, the Kansas Department of Education and the Kansas Board of Regents are hosting the fourth annual Virtual Health Care Career Day on Feb. 18, 2026. We are soliciting applications from Kansas hospitals to profile one of the eight featured health careers for this event.

De-Escalation Techniques to Address Workplace Violence – AHA Webinar Aug. 13
This session will explore strategies and proven de-escalation techniques tailored to the unique challenges of health care settings.

KONL Logo Contest
KONL is launching a logo design contest to create a new, modern, professional and recognizable logo that reflects KONL's mission to support nurse leaders across Kansas.

Health Observances and Recognition Days for August
Supporting KHA's vision, "Optimal Health for Kansans and Hospitals," KHA is sharing SHSMD's health observance calendar as a tool for planning your health events, internal and external communications and social media campaigns.

Federal and National News
This week's topics include CMS: 2.8 Million Potentially Enrolled in Multiple Medicaid, Marketplace Plans and MLN Connects Provider eNews Available.

Recent News

Capitol Comments Articles

Special Committee on Health and Social Services Meets for Second Day

(August 20, 2025) – Today, the Special Committee on Health and Social Services heard from conferees with information from other states about how they tackled state hospital challenges, including priva

Current Report Articles

President's Perspective – KHSC Provides Quality Products and Services to KHA Members

(Aug. 22, 2025) – The KHA family includes a number of subsidiary organizations that work in different ways to serve Kansas hospitals. KHSC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of KHA that has been helping Kan

Media Releases

Understand Your Options Before Open Enrollment

(Aug. 20, 2025) – Medicare open enrollment is scheduled to run Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. That’s when seniors can switch coverage between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage or change a prescription drug plan.

Communications

Upcoming Events

Recent News

Diamond Sponsors

Contact Us:

Connect with us: