Communications

President's Perspective – KHA Board Convenes in Topeka

On Wednesday, the Kansas Hospital Association's Board of Directors met in Topeka for its final meeting of 2025. Included in this article are highlights of the meeting.

Updated Model Medical Staff Bylaws Now Available to KHA Members

The KHA is pleased to provide KHA members with an updated Model Medical Staff Bylaws. Given several changes in the last few years, KHA wanted to provide members with an updated template that reflects these changes.

KHA-PAC Reception – Nov. 19

Join us for a special KHA-PAC Reception featuring live music from the incredible 80 Proof Alice, a Hays-area bluegrass band known for their high-energy, toe-tappin' tunes! Weather-permitting, we will enjoy a lovely fall evening and some great music on the patio.

Emergency Department Efficiencies – Dec. 5

Topics for this event include: Refresher on EMTALA and strategies to enhance revenue cycle management; How to build relationships with patients, partners and the community; and
Tools and ideas for your hospital to start implementing quality measures and financial initiatives.

New Look to QHi Core Measure Dashboard

The QHi Core Measure Dashboards, on the QHi homepage for hospitals and clinics, now have a cleaner appearance. The Best Practice Performer criteria have also been updated, with new criteria listed below the dashboard.

HFMA and KHA All Payers Workshop – Dec. 11-12

The Sunflower (Kansas) Chapter of HFMA and KHA invite you to attend the All Payers Workshop on Dec. 11-12 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Manhattan. This is an in-person-only event. The registration fee is $100 per person.

KDHE Reminder on Printing Unofficial Birth Certificates

KDHE reminds hospitals that the printing of an unofficial birth certificate from the Vital Statistics' website is only allowable for internal hospital use. Unofficial birth certificates, also known as white copies, cannot be shared for any other purpose than the original issuance.

From Insight to Outcomes: Exploring Surface Impact – Nov. 11

This free event provides insights from clinical leadership and podcast conversation on pressure injury prevention and evaluates and updates bed surface technology, including the use of alternating low-pressure surfaces, directly impacting skin safety, reducing hospital-acquired pressure injuries, and improving care efficiency.

SUNRx – Command340B Webinar Series: Emerging Rebate Model Briefings

During these sessions, valuable insights for consideration in the management of your 340B pharmacy strategy will be shared. Registration is required. Nov. 6 – Rebate Model Briefing 1; Nov. 13 – Rebate Model Briefing 2; and Nov. 20 – Rebate Model Briefing 3.

New Flu Ask a Doctor Video Series: Let's Talk about the Flu

It's flu season, and the Immunize Kansas Coalition, with KHA as a founding member, has released additional videos in the IKC Ask a Doctor series to help with outreach to your patients and community.

2025 KPQC Fall Conference Slides and Resource Links Available

On Oct. 28, the Kansas Perinatal Quality Collaborative hosted a very informative fall conference. The event included insightful presentations on OB emergencies and transportation and hot topics in obstetrics.

Positions Available

Chief Executive Officer/Administrator, Ellinwood District Hospital, Ellinwood and Chief Financial Officer, Osborne County Memorial Hospital, Osborne

Federal and National News

CMS Releases CY 2026 Final Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Payment and Policy and Revised CMS Memo Clarifies Rules for Revisit Surveys During Government Shutdown