Current Report Newsletter – November 15, 2024

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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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November 15, 2024

President's Perspective – Gov. Laura Kelly Signs a Proclamation for National Rural Health Day
Kansas' rural communities are a fixture in living and working in this state. Rural hospitals not only care for the health of their communities but also contribute to their economic fiber. Rural health care providers constantly face new challenges and fewer resources.

Twelve Critical Controls to Win the War on Ransomware – Nov. 19
In this webinar, members of ISG Technology's Health Care Division will help you understand the 12 critical security controls you should focus on to protect your organization, focusing on maximizing every security dollar you have to spend.

Financial Webinar: Price Transparency: Regulations, Legislation and Compliance – Dec. 10
Join us at noon on Dec. 10 for a financial webinar. Kathy Reep, PYA, will examine the new requirements for hospital price transparency and some of the providers' key concerns regarding the current regulations.

Healthworks Grants at a Glance November Newsletter Now Available
Through a partnership with Affiliated Enterprise Solutions, Healthworks provides the Grants at a Glance newsletter and webinars to enhance grant writing skills and individual consulting options.

Maximizing the Impact of Community Health Needs Assessments Webinar – Dec. 3
Participants in this webinar will learn how multisector collaboration is a powerful approach to implementing community health needs assessments.

Finding Your Way Through USDA Rural Health's New Resources Webinar – Nov. 19
The U.S. Department of Agriculture-Rural Development has developed new tools and resources for rural communities. Learn more about these resources during a webinar highlighting the rural health website and where to find these resources.

Dispenser Guide to Achieving Drug Supply Chain Security Act Compliance
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy has released a new Dispenser Guide to Achieving Drug Supply Chain Security Act Compliance.

2024 Kansas Opioid and Stimulant Conference – Mark your Calendar for Dec. 12
Conference tracks include Emerging Trends, Prevention, Health Systems and Prescribers, Public Safety, Treatment and Recovery.

Federal and National News
This week's topics include CMS Releases CY 2025 Medicare Beneficiary Deductibles, Coinsurance and Premium Costs, Funding Opportunity for Graduate Psychology Education Program and MLN Connects Provider eNews Available.

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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