President's Perspective – The Importance of Advocacy for Kansas Hospitals

Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the KHA Advocacy All-Stars Program that immerses Kansas hospital leaders into the world of state, federal and local advocacy. Congratulations to this year’s class of KHA Advocacy All-Stars for their commitment to building a healthier Kansas through advocacy.

Noon Briefing: Navigating Immigration Visas in Health Care – Nov. 19

The session will address key visa types, common employer pitfalls and steps to take before engaging in recruitment or sponsorship. Participants will gain a practical understanding of what questions to ask, when to seek legal guidance and how to prepare their organization to navigate these requirements with confidence.

2025 Rural Health Symposium: Rural Health Innovation Starts Here – Nov. 20

Rural health care leaders across the state are already signing up for this can't-miss event designed to inspire collaboration, spark innovation and strengthen care in our Kansas communities.

KHA-PAC Reception – Nov. 19

Join us for a special KHA-PAC Reception featuring live music from the incredible 80 Proof Alice, a Hays-area bluegrass band known for their high-energy, toe-tappin' tunes! Weather-permitting, we will enjoy a lovely fall evening and some great music on the patio.

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.

Improve Your Compliance Program with HealthDox

Join HealthDox and the Kansas Health Service Corporation at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 18, to explore how an integrated Governance, Risk and Compliance platform can streamline policy, risk, compliance, contract and quality management across your organization.

Essentials of Medication-Assisted Treatment in Practice Webinar

This free webinar describes the types of FDA-approved medications used to treat substance use disorders and explains how MAT fits into the larger, whole-patient treatment continuum.

Midwest HIDTA – Kansas Overdose Report 2025

Results of the Midwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area 2025 Threat Assessment show fentanyl and methamphetamine remain the top two drug threats in our region.

CEO Staffing Changes

KHA would like to inform our members of the latest member hospital administrator changes since our last hospital list in September.

Health Observances and Recognition Days for November

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

How Hospitals Can Lead the Way During Substance Use and Misuse Prevention Month and Before You Go.