Communications

President's Perspective – Unstoppable Together: Board and Convention Takeaways

More than 1,000 attendees gathered for the KHA's Annual Convention and Trade Show. Centered on the theme Unstoppable Together, the convention reminded us that we are unstoppable when we come together around the shared vision of Optimal Health Kansans and Kansas Hospitals.

KHA Fall District Meetings Agenda Set

The Fall District Meeting agenda includes RHTP updates, new public perception data, and strategic discussion around finance, quality, workforce and advocacy efforts. Join us at 9:30 a.m. for networking. Meetings will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with lunch provided.

CJR-X Webinar – Sept. 29

CJR-X expands the use of mandatory, episode-based payment models and shifts greater financial accountability to hospitals, with performance tied to cost and quality outcomes across defined episodes of care. Most hospitals paid under the IPPS must participate.

HFMA Chargemaster and Cost Report Workshops – Oct. 15-16

The Sunflower (Kansas) Chapter of HFMA invites you to attend either the HFMA Chargemaster Workshop or the HFMA Cost Report Workshop, both to be held Oct. 15-16, at the Hilton Garden Inn Hutchinson. These are two separate events and registrations.

Measles and Respiratory Vaccine Updates and Resources for Physicians and Providers

KDHE issued two HANs last week on vaccine-preventable infectious diseases – one on measles vigilance and another on respiratory vaccine guidance.

Alerts on Pediatric Illnesses and Rabies Exposures

KDHE's Division of Public Health has released recent information for awareness and guidance.

Professional Liability Surcharge Rate Bulletin

The Kansas Health Care Stabilization Fund issued Bulletin-2026-1 to communicate changes in the surcharge rates for Fund Class Groups in Kansas. The HCSF Board of Governors approved the surcharge rates earlier in 2026, and the Surcharge Rate Bulletin was sent to the professional liability insurers of record.

FDA Survey of Small Dispensers about DSCSA Capabilities

The Kansas Board of Pharmacy reported in its September 2026 newsletter that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released a survey to assess small dispensers' technological capabilities for interoperable, electronic tracing of products at the package level.

Board of Pharmacy Selects Platform for Drug Supply Chain Security Act Compliance

In the September 2026 Kansas Board of Pharmacy Newsletter, the Board of Pharmacy announced Pulse by NABP would be the official system for complying with an official product tracing request by the board in accordance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act and accompanying Kansas law.

Perinatal Substance Use: Recognition, Reporting and Supporting – Oct. 28

Join KDHE's Bureau of Family Health staff for an informative session designed to help providers build confidence and strengthen their ability to support perinatal families impacted by substance use.

Healthcare Coalition Update

On Sept. 14, KDHE's Preparedness Program hosted a Healthcare Coalition Steering Committee meeting and provided an update.

KHA Membership Directory Advertising

KHA is partnering with E&M Consulting, Inc., to produce the KHA Membership Directory. They will soon contact members about advertising opportunities. Please take a moment of your time to consider promoting your organization for additional exposure.

Complementary Post-Birth Training – Expiring Soon

KDHE purchased post-birth training seats for Kansas health care teams. More than 350 seats remain available for this free training, and we want to ensure this resource is used.

KPQC Virtual Fall Conference – Oct. 27

Dr. Kourtney Bettinger and Dr. Brandan Kennedy are back by popular demand to talk about pediatric vaccinations.

2027 Calendar of Health Observances and Recognition Days Is Here!

KHA and SHSMD are pleased to present the 2027 Calendar of Health Observances & Recognition Days. Stay ahead of the curve for 2027. This complimentary calendar is your essential tool for planning community health events, campaigns and communications.

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

California-based Mednition, Inc., has developed an award-winning emergency room triage tool now available to APS members. Mednition's KATE AI targets "the most expensive five minutes" to protect revenue, mitigate uncompensated care and improve outcomes.

Position Available

Chief Financial Officer, Clara Barton Medical Center, Hoisington

Federal and National News

CMS Adds Medicare Options, $17M for Adoption of Technology and Transportation, Ambulatory Specialty Model Final Participants, FY 2025 PEPPER, CY 2024 Quality Payment Program Performance Info, UnitedHealthcare Eliminates PA Requirements for 1,700 Services, MedPAC Shares Analysis of Health Care Medicare Spending, President Signs Short-Term Continuing Resolution into Law