President's Perspective – Happy Hospital Week 2026

This week, KHA was honored to celebrate all of you during National Hospital Week. We've enjoyed seeing the creative and meaningful ways you celebrated and recognized your teams.

Community Health Worker Webinar – May 20

Join the Kansas Health Opportunities Coalition for Community Health Workers in Action: Cross-Sector Partnerships in Kansas at 1 p.m. on May 20. This virtual session will explore how CHWs are helping address complex community needs through innovative collaboration.

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.

Community Health Improvement Campaign Assets Available

Jump-start your community's health by celebrating Community Health Improvement Week, June 8-12. KHA has launched a #CHIWEEK campaign called Start from Here.

KS-HAN Health Update: 2026 Multi-Country Andes Strain Hantavirus Outbreak

This week, a Kansas Health Alert Network update reported by KDHE states three Kansas residents may have been exposed to the Andes strain of hantavirus following contact with a passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship.

Think Travel History

As we finalize preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ coming to the Kansas City area, KDHE's Division of Public Health continues to develop tools and resources to assist all hospitals, clinics and public health entities in our travel screening efforts.

Survey Readiness Resource Document

kHA extends its gratitude to Susan Runyan and several individuals from hospitals across the state for their assistance with our Survey Readiness webinar series.

New Before Baby Arrives Resources Available for Expectant Families

Safe Kids Kansas has released a new flyer and poster to help expecting parents prepare for their baby's arrival in the weeks leading up to delivery.

Emergency Room Readiness Obstetrics Interpretive Guidance

CMS released QSO-26-07-Hospitals/CAHs, which provides interpretive guidance for hospitals for the ER Readiness Obstetrical Services conditions of participation, released in the fiscal year 2025 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule.

Governor Signs Proclamation Recognizing Hypermobile Spectrum Disorders and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes

Governor Laura Kelly signed a proclamation designating May 2026 as Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes Awareness Month.

May is Hepatitis Awareness Month

In recognition of Hepatitis Awareness Month, the Immunize Kansas Coalition developed a campaign for parents and caregivers, emphasizing the importance of the HepB birth dose.

Position Available

CFO, Clara Barton Medical Center, Hoisington

Federal and National News

This week's MLN Connects Provider eNews highlights prior authorization, fraud, data reporting, Care Compare, Ambulatory Specialty Model and Mental Health Awareness; CMS Provides Access to GLP-1; and CMS Announces Moratoria on Hospice and Home Health.