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March 14, 2025

President's Perspective – Federal Visits Focus – Fund Medicare and Medicaid, Protect 340B
Last week, I had the opportunity to travel to Washington, DC, with representatives from Kansas hospitals as part of AHA's Advocacy Day to visit our members of Congress to discuss our federal priorities.

Agenda Set for 2025 KHA Spring District Meetings
KHA District Meetings provide our members with timely information and are essential in helping KHA learn about your top issues. We encourage CEOs, CFOs, HR executives, trustees and senior staff to join us. 
 

Provider Tax Update
The funds for the Medicaid enhancement payments for the fourth quarter of 2024 will go to the MCOs today, and hospitals should begin receiving payments next week. 

Administrative Professional Networking Roundtable Zoom Meeting – March 27
This isn't just another webinar. This free, interactive session focused on exchanging best practices, brainstorming and sharing valuable tips. CEOs, we ask that you share this information with your Executive Assistants and encourage them to register.

CMS Innovation Center Discontinues Payment Models
The CMS Innovation Center announced Wednesday that it will end several payment models intended to save money in Medicare and Medicaid.

2024 American Hospital Association Annual Survey
The 2024 AHA Annual Survey has been emailed, and the deadline for completion is May 31. The data received from this survey provides critical information to KHA when implementing tools and solutions for Kansas hospitals.

TRICARE West Regional Update
On Jan. 1, TriWest Healthcare Alliance began administering the TRICARE program across 26 western states. TriWest has experienced unforeseen issues and recognizes that the TRICARE transition has led to challenges.

Modernized Scheduling for VA Community Care Appointments in Kansas
The Department of Veterans Affairs is enhancing the scheduling process for Veteran community health care appointments across Kansas through a new platform called External Provider Scheduling.

OSFM Maintenance Overview and Electrical Systems Guidance
The Office of the State Fire Marshal has provided the following two documents for your review: Fire Fact 081 – Maintenance Overview (fire alarms, sprinklers, etc) and
KO918 Electrical Systems – Essential Electrical System Maintenance and Testing.

Register Now for the KARQM Spring Conference – April 9
This program provides risk and quality management and related professionals with essential information to enhance their skills in the management of health care systems and processes. 

KHA Membership Directory Updates Due March 21
Last week, KHA members were sent a draft of their current data as it appears in the KHA database and online directory. We asked you to edit this document, providing us with the names, titles and email addresses of your executive staff. 

Federal and National News
This week's topics include CMS Issues Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Proposed Rule, Registration Is Open for 2025 Midwest Psychiatric Administrators Coalition Conference, MLN Connects Provider eNews.