President's Perspective – KHA Board Members Gather in Topeka

Earlier this week, the KHA Board discussed several timely and important topics, including the latest advocacy issues. With legislators soon returning to their districts, it is an ideal time to connect with your Kansas House and Senate members to discuss those issues most important to you and your community, including 340B contract pharmacy protections.

KHA District Meetings Start Next Week

District Meetings provide our members with timely information on topics such as the Rural Health Transformation Program and FIFA World Cup. We encourage CEOs, CFOs, HR executives, trustees and senior staff to join us for these interactive conversations.

Price Transparency Enforcement Starts on April 1

Enforcement of the new Hospital Price Transparency requirements in the calendar year 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System final rule begins on April 1. Visit the CMS fact sheet to learn more.

Deep Dive on Sterile Compounding – KCHP Webinar April 3

The Kansas Council of Health System Pharmacy kicks off its 2026 Rural Health webinar series on April 3, from noon to 1:00 p.m. with a "Deep Dive on Sterile Compounding." Register here. 

Perinatal Substance Use: Recognition, Reporting and Supporting – April 9

This training will present an abridged overview of Kansas mandated reporting requirements, especially as they relate to the perinatal population, review risk factors for abuse and neglect in the perinatal period and highlight a perinatal provider workflow, focused on pregnant women using substances.

2026 KHEA Spring Golf, Vendor Show and Educational Conference – April 14-16

The Kansas Healthcare Engineers Association is gearing up for an exciting lineup of spring events in Newton. Members won't want to miss this opportunity to learn, connect and enjoy some friendly competition.

SunRx Webinar Series: 340B Regulatory Brief – April 23

In this session, valuable insights will be shared for you to consider in managing your 340B pharmacy strategy: transparency and Reporting Legislation, emerging rebate model activity and preparing for the future. Note: This event is intended exclusively for 340B entities.

Save-the-Date – A Million Moments for Maternal Mortality Prevention July 29-30

The conference will address maternal mortality at the intersection of physical and mental health, substance use, and intimate partner violence. Information regarding the conference will be shared as it becomes available.

Federal Judge Blocks Implementation of Federal Childhood Immunization Schedule

A U.S. District Court Judge granted the American Academy of Pediatrics request to block implementation of the federal changes to the childhood immunization schedule, including the new Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices members and their votes, while the case continues.

Health Observances and Recognition Days for April

Supporting KHA's vision, "Optimal Health for Kansans and Kansas Hospitals," KHA is sharing SHSMD's Health Observance Calendar as a tool for planning your health events, internal and external communications and social media campaigns.

Federal and National News

MLN Connects Provider eNews from the Medicare Learning Network, CDC's Project Firstline Offers Micro-learn Trainings for EVS Teams, CMS Issues Administrative Simplification Final Rule and Before You Go.