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Sunflower Health Network Board Meeting - Jan. 9

The Sunflower Health Network is a not-for-profit organization that consists of 26 counties located primarily in North Central and North West Kansas. Sunflower Health Network's (SHN) specific purpose is to improve the population's health status. The 26 member hospitals, in conjunction with their medical staff, have developed a network that fosters cooperation and coordination. The priority has been to enhance the integration of health-related services among the SHN member communities.

Quality Corner Call - Jan. 10

Quality Corner Calls are offered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Healthworks and focus on quality improvement activities consistent with the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Grant Program.

KHA Board Meeting - Jan. 22

KHA has a 21-member board of directors. They meet at least five times a year. Each board member holds three-year terms, with a two-term limit. The board has a composition of members from all geographic areas of Kansas all sizes and types of member hospitals are represented. The board also includes two hospital trustees and two physician members. Other participants include American Hospital Association delegate.

KHA's Advocacy Day - Jan. 23

Advocacy is at the heart of every service KHA provides for our members. Whether we are educating, advocating or relationship-building, we look for ways to assist policymakers at the federal, state and local levels in understanding the implications of the policies being discussed.

KHSC Board Meeting - Jan. 28

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

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May 17, 2024

President's Perspective – Happy Hospital Week
This week, KHA enjoyed celebrating all of you during National Hospital Week. It has been refreshing to see and learn about your activities. I am glad we could help highlight Kansas hospitals, health systems and health care associates. Your health care teams lift up Kansas communities.

Getting Paid for Doing Good Work Panel Discussion – May 22
Join KHA staff for a panel discussion sharing insights and perspectives to help make sense of current Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement and the requirements for addressing social determinants of health.

Noon Briefing: Understanding the New LTC Staffing Standards – May 23
Join KHA staff for a Noon Briefing when Lacey Hunter, with the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, shares her insight and perspective on the final rule for minimum staffing standards for LTC facilities.

Register Now! Noon Briefing: Defending Your Revenue – June 18
During this webinar, a panel of experts will share practical strategies and tactics for defending the revenue you're entitled to and preventing the unnecessary loss of precious dollars.

Digital Version of the 2024 KHA Membership Directory Is Now Available
The printed version of the 2024 KHA Membership Directory is in the printing process and will be distributed to members soon. Until then, we are happy to provide members with a link to the digital version of this publication for your use.

Social Media Content for Health Observances
Do you have social media channels to fill? Use the Society for Health Care Strategy and Market Development's health observance calendar as a tool for your external communications and social media campaigns.

Tips for Registering Online for KHA Events
KHA is pleased many of you are registering for KHA events online. Registering online for KHA events is easy when you follow these helpful tips. Please forward this information to your staff.

Jane Ross Memorial Symposium – June 5
The Kansas Emergency Nurses Association invites nurses to attend the Jane Ross Memorial Symposium on June 5 at Rolling Hills Zoo in Salina.

Federal and National News
This week's topics include Nominations for Partnership for Quality Measurement Committees – Deadline June 7, CMS Issues New Memorandum Type, CMS Issues Increasing Organ Transplant Access Model Proposed Rule, MLN Connects Provider eNews and Before You Go.

Recent News

Capitol Comments Articles

Legislative Post Audit Recommends Lay-Giver Legislation

(Dec. 17, 2024) – The Legislative Post Audit Committee, which had previously sought an audit on behalf of Rep. Jason Probst (D-Hutchinson) to ensure compliance of hospitals to the state Lay Caregiver

Current Report Articles

President's Perspective – Sharing Our Holiday Favorites

(Dec. 20, 2024) – The Kansas Hospital Association team hopes you enjoy your holiday favorites this season. We are thankful for the opportunity to serve KHA members. Merry Christmas and have a healthy

Media Releases

The 340B Program Supports Kansans - Opinion Editorial

(Sept. 19, 2024) - In Kansas, there are more than 85 hospitals, mostly rural, participating in the 340B Program. This program is critical to providing health care access to vulnerable Kansans across our state, according to Chad Austin, president and CEO of the Kansas Hospital Association.

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