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July 3, 2024

President's Perspective – Celebrate Safely this Independence Day
Let me be one of the first to wish you a happy Independence Day. I hope all of you take some time to enjoy patriotic festivities with family and friends.

State of Data 2024 Virtual Lunch and Learn – July 17
The Kansas Healthcare Information Management Systems Society presents the Kansas State of Data 2024, a virtual lunch and learn from noon to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17. 
 

Register for the De-escalation Techniques Educational Webinar – July 9
This webinar will focus on how staff can best implement de-escalation techniques, review core CPI principles and techniques and review patient care scenarios.

Fundraiser, Advocate, Caregiver – Isaac Boone Embodies All
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 Isaac Boone, Greenwood County Hospital, Eureka, for his service and contributions to health care.

Social Media Use by Health Care Professionals – July 19 Webinar
The Kansas State Board of Healing Arts is hosting a webinar on the evolving role social media plays in health care, common pitfalls, and tips for providers when using social media.

Register Now – Kansas' Largest Career Fair
This annual event, hosted by Essdack, is the state's largest high school career event, with more than 5,000 students attending in 2023. The expo is designed for employers to showcase their organization and connect with their future workforce.

Jake Govert Levels Up Career and Makes Impact
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 Jake Govert, Greeley County Health Services, Tribune, for his service and contributions to health care.

Physician Preceptor Opportunities Available
The Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Wichita seeks physician preceptors for their Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program students.

Third Round of Funding Now Available through Kansas Fights Addiction
After awarding more than $10 million in fall 2023 to 59 projects aimed at substance use disorder services across the state, the Kansas Fights Addiction Grant Review Board has made a new round of funding available. 

Perinatal Behavioral Health One-Day Training
Kansas Connecting Communities is hosting three FREE, one-day training events focusing on maternal mental health, substance use screening and Medicaid reimbursement.

K-TRACS Reporting Exemptions Must Be Renewed by Aug. 31
If you are a Kansas hospital pharmacy that is exempt from the requirements based on statutory definitions in K.S.A. 65-1682, exemptions must be renewed annually by Aug. 31.

Region VII Common Survey Citations Compiled for CAH and PPS Hospitals
Two new documents compiling the 2024 survey citations using the CMS database for Region VII are now available on KHA's website.

USDA Launches New Program to Increase Access to Healthy Foods in Rural Communities
The Department of Agriculture and the Reinvestment Fund are launching a new program under the Healthy Food Financing Initiative to increase access to healthy foods in communities underserved by grocery stores.

Health Care Careers Exploration Patch Program
The Health Careers Exploration Patch Program is a great activity for scout groups, summer camp programs, youth events, and more. The focus is on exploring the need for health care professionals, the many roles they play, education requirements, resources available for those pursuing a health care career, and health and wellness information.

Federal and National News
This week's topics include Revised Guidance for LTCF, HHS Announces Cost Savings for 64 Prescription Drugs, CY 2025 Proposed ESRD PPS Payment and Policy Update, CY 2025 Proposed Home Health Payment and Policy Update, Texas Court Invalidates OCR Guidance on Website Tracking Technologies, Supreme Court Eliminates Deference to Agency Action, Before You Go.