President's Perspective – Federal Advocacy Activities, Reconciliation Bill Signed into Law

KHA has been actively engaged in advocacy at the federal level. With Congress in session for most of June and July, there will be a lot to follow, including the FY 2027 budget, funding for FLEX and SHIP, reimbursement for CRNAs and funding for GME slots.

KHA Board Nominations Requested

If you know of someone who would be a good addition to the KHA Board, or if you would like to be considered for nomination, please contact Tammy Peterman, KHA Board chair, at tpeterman@kumc.edu or Chad Austin at caustin@kha-net.org by Friday, June 26.

Extra Incentive for Early Bird KHA-PAC Golf Sign-Up!

The excitement is building for the KHA-PAC Golf Scramble. Sign up your team or become a hole sponsor by July 1, and you'll be automatically entered to win two exclusive tickets to the AdventHealth Championship, Kansas City's official PGA TOUR golf celebration.

Kratom and 7-OH Ban Information and Resources

DCCCA, a Kansas substance use disorder treatment provider, has created resources to educate patients about the Kratom and 7-OH ban and available SUD treatment resources, including a poster, social media tools and the Kansas Substance Use Disorder Resource Toolkit.

Health Care Response to Human Trafficking Webinar – July 30

This AONL webinar will identify common indicators seen in emergency departments, clinics and community health care settings, understand barriers to identification and care and explore trauma-informed approaches that support victims and survivors.

Podcast Spotlight: How Centralized Monitoring Can Enhance Nurse Efficiency

In a recent episode of Today in Nursing Leadership, experts discuss how centralized monitoring programs can reduce alarm fatigue, improve communication among care teams and enable bedside nurses to spend more time on direct patient care.

Free On-Demand Webinar: Workplace Violence Prevention for Nurses

This free 60-minute on-demand webinar offers practical strategies for recognizing potential threats, responding effectively to difficult situations, and promoting a safer care environment.

Federal and National News

Medicare Shared Savings Program, Clinical Diagnostic Laboratories Data Submission, Revised Medicare Enrollment Application, DMEPOS Competitive Bidding, ACCES Model, Opioid Treatment Program Updates and Federal Judge Vacates H1-B Visa Fees.