President's Perspective – KHA Members Are Making a Difference

This week, KHA members made a big difference in our fundraising efforts by supporting the KHA-PAC. We had 72 golfers participate in the KHA-PAC Golf Scramble, which raised $17,335 to support candidates who support health care issues.

Convention Spotlight: Start Convention with Us Wednesday Night

Join friends and colleagues on Sept. 9, for Convention Registration and the Welcome Reception. Sponsored by KAMMCO, this gathering is the perfect opportunity to grab a drink, enjoy refreshments, connect with colleagues and make new connections before the full Convention gets underway.

Registration Now Open for the KHA Fall District Meetings!

These meetings are a great informational and networking opportunity for all CEOs, trustees and senior staff. Join us at 9:30 a.m. for networking. Meeting times will be from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with lunch provided. Register here.

Kansas Statewide Payer Scorecard Webinar – Aug. 31

KHA has developed the All-Payers Scorecard to provide hospitals with a comprehensive view of payer performance statewide. A virtual refresher webinar on the All-Payers Scorecard is at 1 p.m. on Aug. 31. Register here.

Webinar Set to Prepare for Electronic Prior Authorization – Sept. 2

Federal requirements for electronic prior authorization will take effect on Jan. 1, 2027, requiring Medicare Advantage and other plans to support standardized electronic prior authorization. To help hospitals and health systems prepare, a webinar is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Sept. 2.

Age-Friendly Hospital Measure: Preparing for Successful Attestation – Sept. 3

This free webinar will highlight information about the AHA Age-Friendly Health Systems Action Community convening this fall. Implementing the AFHS framework to deliver age-friendly care can help organizations work toward attestation of the CMS measure.

KDHE to Host Transforming Maternal Health Program Webinar – Sept. 15

KDHE invites you to join a 45-minute webinar, at noon on Sept. 15, to learn more about the TMaH initiative in Kansas, including an overview of the grant and ways to get involved.

Nurse Licensure Compact to Host Fireside Chat – Sept. 15

The webinar will explain the 60-day residency rule, who it applies to and requirements for nurses relocating to another NLC state. Registration is required.

CJR-X Webinar – Sept. 29

KHA and Healthworks are hosting a webinar at noon on Sept. 29, when experts from Forvis Mazars will provide an overview of CJR-X, outlining participation requirements and key considerations for preparing to perform successfully under the model.

Safe Sleep Instructor Application – Seats Still Available

The goal of this program is to prepare Safe Sleep Instructors to educate parents/caregivers, childcare providers, health care professionals and other community members about safe infant sleep practices.

Kansas Board of Regents Survey of Internationally Educated Nurses

The survey aims to gather confidential feedback to help hospitals, nonprofits and the State of Kansas better support internationally educated nurses as they transition into practice, obtain licensure and build sustainable careers here.

Kansas Board of Pharmacy Engagement Session: Shared Services in Medical Care Facilities

The Kansas Board of Pharmacy continues to receive feedback on the proposed KAR 68-7-20 regarding shared services in retail dispensing. In response, the KBOP executive secretary and attorney will host a virtual, interactive Engagement Session for pharmacists at medical care facilities from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept.15.

APS Welcomes New Vendor, Mednition, Inc., to Its Roster of Services Provided to Hospitals

APS Welcomes New Vendor, Mednition, Inc., to Its Roster of Services Provided to Hospitals

CEO Staffing Changes

KHA would like to inform you of the latest changes to member hospital administrators since our last hospital list printout in July.

Health Observances and Recognition Days for September

Supporting KHA's vision, "Optimal Health for Kansans and Kansas Hospitals," KHA is sharing SHSMD's Health Observance Calendar as a tool for planning your health events, internal and external communications and social media campaigns.

Federal and National News

Alabama: $144M to Improve Mental Health; Alaska: $160M to Bring Cutting-Edge Technology; North Dakota: Critical Funding to Launch the Coordinating and Connecting Care Initiative;Ohio: $3.15M to Expand Pharmacy Connectivity; Pennsylvania: $35M to Advance Screening Technology; South Dakota: $90M to Modernize and Improve IT; West Virginia: $4.2M to Expand Medical Transportation and Improve Patient Access to Care; and Before You Go.