President's Perspective – Advancing Workforce Innovation through Collaboration

Last week, KHA and MHA co-hosted the Health Care Workforce Innovation Bi-State Summit at Children's Mercy Research Institute in Kansas City. This inaugural event brought together hospital, education and workforce leaders from across the region.

Registration Open for KHA's Rural Health Symposium – Nov. 20

This symposium will provide attendees with the skills, ideas, practical strategies and timely updates for sustaining health care in rural communities. It is held in conjunction with National Rural Health Day.

Register Now for Kansas Physician Leader Forum – Friday, Nov. 7 in Topeka

This free, statewide event, cohosted by KMS and KHA, brings together physician leaders from across the state and promote discussion about critical issues affecting health and health care in Kansas and nationwide.

Health Care Upskilling and Training Grant Program Now Open

KDHE has officially launched the Health Care Upskilling and Training Grant Program. This new funding opportunity is designed to support Kansas health systems, hospitals and long-term care organizations in strengthening their workforce through specialized training and skill development.

2025 Kansas HIMSS Cyber Month Educational Sessions Continue

There is still time to participate in the Kansas Healthcare Information Management Systems Society's free lunch and learn sessions on health care cybersecurity. Kansas HIMSS has partnered with local cybersecurity professionals to bring cutting-edge insights and real-world strategies.

2026 Medicaid DSH Application Open – Due Nov. 7

Myers and Stauffer LC has been engaged by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to determine hospital eligibility for receiving Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital payments.

KHA Seeks Administrative Professional

KHA is currently looking for an administrative professional. This full-time, non-exempt role typically works eight hours a day, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and reports to the director of corporate relations.

Feedback Requested to Assess Allied Health Workforce Needs

KHA is conducting a brief survey asking hospitals to identify allied health roles that have been in high demand during the past year and to specify whether certain recruitment and retention benefits are being offered.

2026 FIFA World Cup Kansas City Planning

KHA will regularly be sharing updates for the upcoming World Cup soccer tournament in Kansas City. The first match at GEHA Stadium at Arrowhead is on June 16, 2026, and the last match is on July 11, 2026, with four other matches in between.

Empowering Nursing and Clinical Staff with Ambient Technology | AONL Events – Oct. 29

On Wednesday, Oct. 29, from noon to 1:00 p.m., discover how leveraging ThinkAndor® empowers nursing staff with ambient AI to enhance collaboration, documentation and observation across the enterprise.

CDC Adopts ACIP Recommendations for COVID-19 Vaccine and Varicella Vaccine

This week, the CDC and Prevention announced it has adopted the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations to apply shared decision-making to COVID-19 vaccination for adults and children aged six months and older.

Effectiveness Estimates of 2025 Influenza Vaccines in Preventing Influenza-Associated Outpatient and Hospitalized Illness

It is seasonal flu vaccination time, and the CDC has recently reported on interim effectiveness data of the 2025 influenza vaccines in preventing influenza-associated illness and hospitalization.

FDA Approves Second Monoclonal Antibody for Prevention of Severe RSV-Associated Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in Infants

The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice recommended clesrovimab as an alternative to nirsevimab for infants under eight months old born during or entering their first RSV season who did not receive protection through maternal RSV vaccination.

Kansas Perinatal Quality Collaborative Learning Opportunities

There are a number of Kansas Perinatal Quality Collaborative educational opportunities available for teams to access recorded learning forums and upcoming activities.

Managing 340B Pharmacy Amid Evolving Policies and Legal Challenges – Nov. 4

SunRx will share valuable insights to help eligible entities navigate regulatory changes, manage their 340B programs effectively and respond to evolving policy updates.

Federal and National News

USCIS Suspends E-Verify but Shutdown Doesn't Pause I-9 Requirements and CMS Identifies Effects of Federal Government Shutdown on Survey and Certification Activities