President's Perspective – Help KHA Award Individuals Making a Difference

We know many people in Kansas play a key role in improving hospitals and health care in our communities. KHA wants to recognize their efforts. This year, we have a new award to recognize hospital boards that provide an exemplary contribution through their leadership and governance.

Quality Corner Call + Survey Readiness Part 2 – April 23

Is your Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement program prepared for survey scrutiny? As a Condition of Participation, all hospitals must create, implement and maintain an effective, ongoing, hospital-wide, data-driven QAPI program.

Register Now! Noon Briefing: Culture of Safety Toolkit Launch – April 29

Join the Kansas Hospital Association for the official launch of the Culture of Safety Toolkit, a comprehensive resource designed to help hospitals build and maintain high-reliability organizations.

FIFA World Cup™ Planning Update

KCMHC, KHA and MHA hosted a World Cup Briefing in Kansas City on March 25. The briefing focused on anticipated health care demand, preparedness considerations and regional coordination related to the FIFA World Cup 26™ events in the Kansas City region.

KHA-PAC Eggstravaganza Winners Announced

The KHA-PAC greatly appreciated everyone who participated in the Eggstravaganza event during the Critical Issues Summit in Wichita in March. The event combined luck and creativity with special egg prize drawings and a unique egg decorating kit.

Drug Testing and Trends at the KBI Laboratory: Partnerships and Progress – April 23

DCCCA, a Kansas-based substance use disorder treatment provider, and KHA are cohosting a community of practice webinar from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on April 23. Patrick Porubski from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation will present "Drug Testing and Trends at the KBI Laboratory: Partnerships and Progress."

Sign Up to Receive KDHE Suspected Overdose Spike Alerts

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment Substance Use Disorder and Overdose Prevention Section routinely monitors emergency department visit data to detect clusters of visits for suspected overdose.

MAHA ELEVATE Model Notice of Funding Opportunity

CMS has issued a notice of funding opportunity for the Make America Healthy Again: Enhancing Lifestyle and Evaluating Value-based Approaches through Evidence.

KAAP Aligns with AAP 2026 Immunization Schedule

The AAP schedule is based on current scientific review, pediatric expertise and broad medical consensus. KAAP's website provides resources and talking points about the AAP immunization schedule for providers, stakeholders and businesses.

Registration Now Open for Two Upcoming ACHE Events

Registration is now open for two upcoming events hosted by the American College of Healthcare Executives of Kansas. These events are open to all Kansas hospital and health care leaders, including those that are not currently ACHE members.

Federal and National News

MLN Connects Provider eNews from the Medicare Learning Network, ECRI Report Lists Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns in 2026 and Before You Go.