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May 31, 2024

President's Perspective – 340B Drug Discount Program Supports Kansans
Kansas hospitals are committed to providing compassionate health care to all Kansans. While unwavering in that commitment, many stiff headwinds are starting to test the ability to maintain that promise.

KHA Award Nominations Due June 3
Help KHA identify individuals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. The deadline to nominate individuals for a KHA Award has been extended to June 3. 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.
 

National Council of State Boards of Nursing Releases Fraud Detection Tool
The purpose of the paper is to provide guidance to nurse educators and employers with recommendations for identifying fraud when they review nurse applications and transcripts for advanced study, employment, certification or other uses. 
 

KFF Survey Finds Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Mental Health Care
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, 90 percent of adults living in the U.S. say the country is facing a mental health crisis and many report major impacts of severe mental health concerns on their families.

The 2024 KHA Membership Directory Is Now Available
The 2024 KHA Membership Directories are being distributed to the CEOs of all members. If you would like additional directories, please contact Jan Fenwick at (785) 233-7436.

Health Observances and Recognition Days for June
Supporting KHA's vision, "Optimal Health for Kansans," 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
This week's topics include CMS Deadline for Provider Enrollment Is June 3, HRSA Nursing Grant Opportunity to Launch Soon, MLN Connects Provider eNews.