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June 28, 2024

President's Perspective – How to Be a Good Health Care Career Advocate
Workforce remains a top priority for all health care leaders. This issue is critically important within the walls of a hospital, but it also is an important issue for the communities we serve.

Show off Your Wildcat Purple Pride and Support the KHA-PAC – July 25
The KHA-PAC invites YOU to join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the K-State University athletic facilities, including the football, volleyball and baseball areas. 
 

Register Now for the De-escalation Techniques Educational Webinar – July 9
This webinar will focus on how staff can best implement de-escalation techniques, review core CPI principles and techniques and review patient care scenarios.

Doug Rich Advocates and Helps Build Community Services
KHA's Heart of Health Care Worker Award highlights hospital employees who have made a significant contribution to the betterment of their hospital. This week, KHA honors Doug Rich, AdventHealth Ottawa, for his service and contributions to health care.

KHC Announces 2024 Leadership in Quality Awards
The 2024 KHC Summit on Quality will feature a virtual Storyboard Showcase. KHC invites you to submit your organization's successful quality improvement projects to be part of the showcase. 

Holly Peters – A Valued Member of the Health Care Team
KHA's Heart of Health Care Worker Award highlights hospital employees who have made a significant contribution to the betterment of their hospital. This week, KHA honors Holly Peters, Coffey Health System, Burlington, for her service and contributions to health care.

Kansas Medicaid Program Expands Coverage to Include Doula Services
KDHE has announced that effective July 1, 2024, KanCare will cover doula services designed to provide crucial support during pregnancy, labor, delivery and the postpartum period, while enhancing the overall health care experience for expectant mothers.

KHA Responds to U.S. Senate Finance Committee's GME Proposal
This week, KHA submitted comments to the United States Senate Finance Committee regarding a bipartisan working group's Medicare Graduate Medical Education reforms proposal.

Research Study on ACOs in Rural Kansas – Your Participation Is Needed
Carlos Schwindt and Dr. Nicole Freund from the KU School of Medicine in Wichita are conducting a study about the perceptions of rural Kansas hospital leadership about accountable care organizations.

Latest Podcast Discusses Budget and Pending Bills
In the latest KHA podcast episode of Plains Spoken, Audrey Dunkel and Landon Fulmer discuss recent federal legislative activities as we near the August recess.

CEO Staffing Changes
KHA would like to inform our members of the latest member hospital administrator changes since our last hospital list in May.

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

Position Available
Chief Nursing Officer, Morton County Health System, Elkhart

The Next Issue of Current Report Will Be Distributed on Wednesday, July 3
Because of the Fourth of July holiday, KHA's Current Report will be distributed on Wednesday, July 3, instead of Friday, July 5. KHA wishes everyone next week a safe holiday weekend.

Federal and National News
This week's topics include Health Advisory for Increased Risk of Dengue Virus, HRSA IEA Region 7 Hosts Complimentary Events, Health Insurance Projections for 2024-2034, Nursing Facility Minimum Staffing Technical Corrections, IRF Patient Assessment Instrument Quarterly Q&A, MLN Connects Provider eNews and Before You Go..