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May 24, 2024

President's Perspective – Honoring Sacrifice This Memorial Day
As we prepare to celebrate the Memorial Day weekend, I am reminded that Memorial Day, observed annually on the last Monday of May, holds profound significance.

KHA Award Nominations Due June 1
Help KHA identify individuals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. The deadline to nominate individuals for a KHA Award is June 1. We encourage health care organizations to enter a nomination for the KHA awards.

Refresher on the Basics of Managed Care Contracting Educational Webinar – June 12
This webinar will provide a basic overview of managed care contracting, a review of critical elements contained in the draft Healthy Blue contracts, tips for negotiating favorable terms and anti-trust implications of coordinated negotiations.
 

Register Now! Noon Briefing: Defending Your Revenue – June 18
During this webinar, a panel of experts will share practical strategies and tactics for defending the revenue you're entitled to and preventing the unnecessary loss of precious dollars.

Joint Commission New and Revised Requirements for Infection Prevention and Control Webinar
Effective July 1, the JC approved new and revised requirements for the "Infection Prevention and Control" chapter for CAHs and hospitals accredited by The Joint Commission. JC is offering a free on-demand webinar to introduce the new and revised requirements.

Federal and National News
This week's topics include CMS Launches New EMTALA Complaint Reporting Option, Department of Labor Announces Final Rule Updating Hazard Communication Standard, CDC Issues Health Advisory for International Travel to Saudi Arabia and MLN Connects Provider eNews.