President's Perspective – KHA Distinguished Health Care Advocate – Sec. Janet Stanek

The KHA Distinguished Health Care Advocate Award honors individuals, organizations or groups that make an exemplary contribution to the health and well-being of the people of Kansas through leadership in the public, political or policy arenas.

KHA 2025 Hospital Public Funding Survey

Public funding data supports KHA's advocacy efforts and helps ensure our members and policymakers have information on mill levies, sales taxes and other public funding sources that support hospital operations.

Convention Spotlight: KHA-PAC Festivities at Convention

Now is the time to prepare your silent auction items for a big year for the KHA-PAC. This is a great way to help your hospital reach its goal, as the value of your in-kind gift counts toward your hospital's KHA-PAC goal.

Vacancy and Turnover Regional Reports Ready to Download

The Regional Reports provide an in-depth look at vacancies and turnover in health care careers across seven Kansas regions, including Kansas City, northeast, north central, northwest, southwest, south central and southeastern Kansas.

Review of Licensed Radiology Technologist Exemption

The Kansas State Board of Healing Arts and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment's Radiation Control Program have convened a stakeholder group to discuss concerns about KSA 65-7304 based on survey findings.

No Surprise Act IDR Process Change Coming Soon

In late 2026, the Federal Independent Dispute Resolution process will transition from single-use web forms to the new IDR Gateway, a secure, centralized platform for managing disputes.

KDHE Reaffirms Following Immunization Guidance from AAP, AAFP and ACOG

Last week, after the president's executive order on immunizations, KDHE reaffirmed it will continue to follow immunization guidance from the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

New Fire Code Development

The 2026 Kansas Legislature and the governor's office have collaborated to establish a process for the Office of the State Fire Marshal to develop a new statewide fire code after more than two decades under the current code.

Veterans Affairs External Provider Scheduling Webinar

Providers and their administrative staff are invited to join the upcoming EPS Onboarding Accelerator webinar, which provides a clear understanding of EPS, its benefits and the steps required to onboard to the program.

HAN Issued on Authorization of Expedited Partner Therapy for Sexually Transmitted Infections

Last week, KDHE issued a Health Alert about the authorization of Expedited Partner Therapy in Kansas.

Federal and National News

DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program: Get Ready for Round 2028 and CMS Webinar on Arthroplasty/Total Knee Arthroplasty Patient-Reported Outcome-Based Performance Measure