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February 7, 2025

President's Perspective – Keeping Communities Healthy and Economically Strong
The health care sector in Kansas contributes substantially to the state's economy.  The 2025 Economic Impact on Hospitals and Health Care in Kansas is available. Kansas hospitals are economic anchors for the communities they serve.

Infographic Updated to Visualize Financial Challenges for Hospitals
The Kansas Hospital Association has updated its financial infographic, highlighting Kansas hospitals' financial challenges. 

On-Ramp Revamp: Managers' Role in the New-Hire Experience Educational Webinar – March 6
Discover how to integrate compliance, culture and professional growth into the onboarding experience, ensuring a smoother transition for new employees and reducing early turnover.

2025 Infection Prevention Conference – March 13-14
This two-day event will provide health care professionals with infection prevention and control strategies and opportunities to network and discuss best practices. 
 

Hotel Cut-off Approaching for Critical Issues Summit for Hospital Boards
This event brings together hospital leadership and trustees to promote the importance of good governance practices. It provides top-notch speakers, educational sessions, and discussions on the most critical topics hospitals face today.

QHi Back to Basics Session – Feb. 13
During this session, we will review some new enhancements to the site and then walk through the basics of adding users, selecting measures, entering/uploading data and running/scheduling reports.

KAHCC Emerald Awards – Call for Entries
Health care communications staff are encouraged to enter the KAHCC Emerald Awards! We know many KAHCC members did excellent work in 2024. Now is the time to submit an Emerald entry to receive feedback and acclaim.

Federal and National News
This week's topics include HRSA Announces Grants for Nurse Faculty Loan Program, HRSA Accepting Grant Applications for Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program and Before You Go.