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careLearning Informational Webinar – Sept. 16

In this webinar, participants will gain practical knowledge of how careLearnings LearningManagement System will help organize and manage your education. careLearning also offers a new pricing model for smaller facilities that allows an a la carte feature selection, so you only pay for what you need. careLearning is a non-profit member service of the Kansas Hospital Association and over 40 other state hospital associations.

Broadband Informational Webinar - Sept. 16

Healthworks created the Healthcare Connect Fund consortium to enable members to access subsidies collectively and secure contracts with the Federal Funding Group. Join us to learn more about the eligibility of sites and services.

KHEA Educational Program - Sept. 16-18

The Kansas Healthcare Engineers' Association is organized to advance the development of effective procedures in health care facilities and to provide educational opportunities for the personal growth of its members.

Administrative Professional Networking Roundtable - Sept. 17

Administrative professionals and executive assistants are encouraged to register for KHA's Administrative Professional Networking Roundtable. This isn't just another webinar; active participation is encouraged, so please have your cameras on and audio ready.

AHA Regional Policy Board Meeting - Sept. 18-19

The American Hospital Association convenes this event to bring together hospital leaders from Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. AHA staff sets a full agenda to discuss current and future hospital and health care issues.

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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.

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Capitol Comments Articles

Senate Government Oversight Committee Hears about MCO Use of Prior Authorization

(Sept. 10, 2025) – Today, the Senate Government Oversight Committee heard from the state inspector general on a variety of topics related to the State Nutritional Assistance Program, as well as active

Current Report Articles

President's Perspective – Mission Accomplished: Board and Convention Take-Aways

(Sept. 12, 2025) – KHA's 2025 Annual Convention and Trade Show was last week in Wichita. The event brought together nearly 1,150 attendees statewide and was filled with excitement, education and excel

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Harold Courtois To Receive Association's Highest Honor

(Sept. 2, 2025) - The Charles S. Billings Award recognizes distinguished service and outstanding contributions to the field of health care in Kansas. Harold Courtois, retired CEO, Memorial Health System, Abilene, is the 45th recipient of this award.

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