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July 19, 2024

President's Perspective – Federal Advocacy Update
Congress is on a short break for the Republican National Convention. While presidential politics dominate the airwaves, now is a good time to take stock of where things stand mid-year on the Hill.

KHA Annual Convention and Trade Show – Additional Education Opportunities
Make the most of your time at the convention by attending one of the excellent sessions planned by our allied organizations. Many are open to all attendees. View the convention handbook for more information. 
 

Laura Gaffney, MD, Helps Patients with Special Needs Thrive
KHA'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 Laura Gaffney, MD, AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, for her service and contributions to health care.

Two Opportunities to Register for the Health Care Preceptor Academy
This interactive program is designed to engage and grow current and future preceptors, with key education tools and strategies to foster a strong preceptor/orientee relationship.

Lori Tackett Leads by Example
KHA'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 Lori Tackett, Ascension Via Christi St. Teresa, Wichita, for her service and contributions to health care.

Limited Spots Still Available for Advocacy All-Star Training
This 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.

KHA Data Analytics Intern Dain Struble
KHA is pleased to welcome Dain Struble to our team as our new data analytics intern.

Apply Now – Healthy Kansas Hospitals Mini-Grant Program
KHA is pleased to announce the launch of the Healthy Kansas Hospitals mini-grant program, supported by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas and designed to enhance the efforts of member hospitals to promote community health. 

2024 Summit on Quality Aug. 8 – Register Today
Now in its 15th year, the Summit on Quality is a day full of learning, networking and innovation designed to engage and connect a wide range of health care professionals practicing in urban and rural settings. 

Apply Now for the 2025 AHA Quest for Quality Prize
AHA encourages hospitals and health systems to make significant progress toward providing exceptional care based on the National Academy of Medicine's six health aims to apply for the 2025 AHA Quest for Quality Prize.

Drug Endangered Children Academy 101
The Kansas Children's Service League has announced free training through the National Alliance for Drug-Endangered Children. The Drug Endangered Children Academy 101 training is open to anyone who works with or impacts children or who wants to learn more.

Safety Speaks Podcast – Unifying Hospital Boards on Quality and Safety
AHA has launched an Advancing Health series where hospital and health system leaders share successes from their organizations' patient safety efforts.

Kansas Opioid and Stimulant Conference – Presentation Proposals Due July 31
DCCCA, a nonprofit organization that provides social and community services to improve the safety, health and well-being of its clients, is seeking presentation proposals for its Kansas Opioid and Stimulant Conference.

Position Available
Director of Nursing, Wilson Medical Center, Neodesha

Federal and National News
This week's topics include CMS Issues Guidance on Medicaid Provider Directory Standards, CMS Releases Proposed CY 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Payment and Policy Updates, MLN Connects Provider eNews.