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January 10, 2025
President's Perspective – OIG Findings on CAH Reimbursement for Swing-BedsIn December, the OIG released a report recommending that Medicare could save billions with comparable access for beneficiaries if CAH payments for swing-bed services were like those of the fee-for-service PPS hospitals.
2025 KHA Advocacy Day: Agenda Is Set!Learn about our advocacy focus and visit with your elected officials about the critical issues facing Kansas hospitals on Jan. 23. We encourage all hospital representatives to invite their state legislators to the luncheon or arrange one-on-one meetings at their convenience.
George Stover Chairs the 2025 KHA Board of DirectorsGeorge Stover, CEO, Rice Community Health, Lyons, has begun his term as the 2025 chair of the KHA Board of Directors. During his one-year term as board chair, George will guide the 21-member board to oversee its strategic activities.
Scholarship Application Window Open – Apply TodayBy providing scholarships, Healthworks assists deserving individuals interested in improving their abilities to provide quality care in Kansas. This is an excellent opportunity for hospitals to grow or take their staff to the next level.
Applications Now Accepted for Additional Physician Residency Positions – Webinar on How to Apply Jan. 16Applications for new residency positions are being accepted. Applications are due March 31. The Rural Residency Planning and Development Technical Assistance Center is hosting a webinar from noon to 1:00 p.m. on Jan 16.
Information for the Region 7 Infectious Disease BriefingThrough multiple forms of surveillance, there is concern that the triple-demic of Influenza, COVID-19 and RSV is forming in Region 7 (Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri and Iowa).
Kansas Selected by CMS to Participate in Transforming Maternal Health Model ProgramCMS has selected Kansas as one of 15 states to participate in its Transforming Maternal Health Model program, which includes a $17 million grant award over the next 10 years.
Biden Administration Finalizes Rule on Medical DebtOn Tuesday this past week, the Biden administration finalized a proposed rule banning the inclusion of medical debt on credit reports.
Additional Price Transparency Data Elements Required Jan. 1As a reminder, beginning Jan. 1, 2025, additional data elements are required on price transparency machine-readable files.
KPQC Launches New Safety Bundle – All Hospitals Encouraged to EnrollThis week, the Kansas Perinatal Quality Collaborative launched the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health Severe Hypertension in Pregnancy patient safety bundle.
2025 Midwest HIDTA/Overdose Response Strategy Public Health SurveyThe Midwest High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Investigative Support Center and the Midwest HIDTA Overdose Response Strategy teams have collaborated on a public health survey.
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Position AvailableRural Health Clinic Manager, Washington County Hospital, Washington
Federal and National NewsThis week's topics include Funding Opportunity for Residency Training in Street Medicine, MLN Connects Provider eNews, Before You Go.
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