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August 30, 2024
President's Perspective – Looking Forward to the KHA Annual ConventionWe look forward to seeing you at the KHA Annual Convention and Trade Show next week. If you have not registered, that is OK. We will have registration on-site. Join us! This year’s theme, Champions of Change, promises to educate, enlighten and inspire attendees.
Limited Spots Still Available for Advocacy All-Star TrainingThis program is designed for anyone passionate about hospitals and health care who wants to be trained to educate partners and elected officials at the federal, state and local levels.
Wendy Mednold's Leadership Skills Contribute to Hospital SuccessKHA's Heart of Health Care Worker Award highlights hospital employees who have made a significant contribution to the betterment of their hospital. This week, KHA honors Wendy Mednold, Sabetha Community Hospital, Sabetha, for her service and contributions to health care.
Registration Now Open for the KHA Fall District MeetingsThese meetings are a great informational and networking opportunity for CEOs, trustees, and senior staff. Join us at 9:30 a.m. for networking. The meetings will be from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with lunch provided.
Learn the Latest about MASA Access –Sept. 17Join KHSC staff for a free webinar when MASA Access representatives share how it partners with providers and works with your health care plan to ensure your employees can access comprehensive coverage, helping them avoid unexpected expenses during emergencies.
Clay County Medical Center Spotlighted for Improved Care Transitions ProcessesKHC recently spotlighted CCMC for its improvement in care transition processes. Read more about their improvement journey, lessons learned and future planned quality improvement projects.
Medicare Physician Fee Schedule 2025 Proposed Rule Update by ChartSpan – Sept. 20ChartSpan is hosting an educational webinar at noon on Sept. 20 to dive into the significant changes brought about by the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule.
KAHPAM 2024 Fall Workshop – Sept. 20This workshop will include presentations from Audrey Dunkel, Irene Hoheusle, Richelle Marting and Justin Dempsey.
KHA HIDI Advantage Optics® ReportsThis week, select hospital-specific reports pulled from HIDIs Advantage Optics were distributed to participating KHA hospitals.
Administrative Professional Networking Roundtable Zoom Meeting – Oct. 2This interactive session will focus on exchanging best practices, brainstorming and sharing valuable tips. This isn't just another webinar—active participation is encouraged, so please have your cameras on and audio ready.
2024-25 Flu Season RecommendationsThe CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices published its 2024-2025 Influenza Season recommendations.
Updated (2024 – 2025) COVID-19 Vaccines ApprovedLast week, the FDS approved the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna updated (2024 – 2025 formulation) COVID-19 vaccines. Here are the highlights from the FDA approval announcement.
CEO Staffing ChangeKHA would like to inform our members of the latest member hospital administrator changes since our last hospital list in July.
Health Observances and Recognition Days for September; 2025 Calendar Now AvailableSupporting KHA's vision, "Optimal Health for Kansans," KHA is sharing SHSMD's health observance calendar as a tool for planning your health events, internal and external communications and social media campaigns.
Current Report Will Not Be Published Next WeekKHA staff will be at the KHA Annual Convention and Trade Show, Sept. 5-6, 2024, at the Sheraton Overland Park/Overland Park Convention Center. The next issue of Current Report will be published Sept. 13.
Federal and National NewsThis week's topics include MLN Connects Provider eNews.
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