Current Report Newsletter – September 20, 2024

Upcoming Events

Sunflower Health Network Board Meeting - Jan. 9

The Sunflower Health Network is a not-for-profit organization that consists of 26 counties located primarily in North Central and North West Kansas. Sunflower Health Network's (SHN) specific purpose is to improve the population's health status. The 26 member hospitals, in conjunction with their medical staff, have developed a network that fosters cooperation and coordination. The priority has been to enhance the integration of health-related services among the SHN member communities.

Quality Corner Call - Jan. 10

Quality Corner Calls are offered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Healthworks and focus on quality improvement activities consistent with the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Grant Program.

KHA Board Meeting - Jan. 22

KHA has a 21-member board of directors. They meet at least five times a year. Each board member holds three-year terms, with a two-term limit. The board has a composition of members from all geographic areas of Kansas all sizes and types of member hospitals are represented. The board also includes two hospital trustees and two physician members. Other participants include American Hospital Association delegate.

KHA's Advocacy Day - Jan. 23

Advocacy is at the heart of every service KHA provides for our members. Whether we are educating, advocating or relationship-building, we look for ways to assist policymakers at the federal, state and local levels in understanding the implications of the policies being discussed.

KHSC Board Meeting - Jan. 28

KHSC is a wholly owned subsidiary of KHA. Therefore, a secondary objective of KHSC is to support KHA in meeting its mission of serving hospitals. Its mission is to provide enhanced value to KHA members by evaluating and endorsing selected vendors of services needed by the KHA membership. KHSC will be a valuable resource to Kansas healthcare facilities and the Kansas Hospital Association as they serve their constituents.

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September 20, 2024

President's Perspective – Quality Summit Inspires Systems Improvement and Highlights Leadership
KHC brings together clinical, quality, risk management and administrative leaders to educate and inspire improvements in quality and safety.

KHA Workers' Compensation Fund and Safety Seminar – Oct. 24-25
This seminar provides broad information to help members to better understand the basics of workers' compensation and safety in health care.

Join Us for an Evening at the Museum in Overland Park
The KHA-PAC invites YOU to a come-and-go reception at the Johnson County Museum on Sept. 24. The event lets you enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres and tour the museum leisurely.

Administrative Professional Networking Roundtable Zoom Meeting – Oct. 2
This interactive, no-cost session will focus on exchanging best practices, brainstorming and sharing valuable tips. This isn't just another webinar—active participation is encouraged.

Upcoming SANE Trainings
The Pittsburg State University Irene Ransom Bradley School of Nursing has received an Advanced Nursing Education, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners Grant through HRSA to support statewide training.

Kansas Launches New Newborn Screening and Surveillance Website
Kansas Screening and Surveillance has a new website with easy-to-find information about Blood Spot Screening, Hearing Screening, Critical Congenital Heart Disease Screening and Birth Defects.

KHA Membership Directory Advertising
KHA's partner, E&M Consultants, Inc., will contact members about advertising in the 2025 KHA Membership Directory. They are extremely professional and produce a high-quality publication. Please consider giving them a moment of your time.

Federal and National News
This week's topics include U.S. House Passes Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act, CMS Issues Guidance for Rural Emergency Hospitals and Organ Procurement Organizations, CMS Requests Public Input on Medicaid Mental Health Parity Compliance Reporting and MLN Connects Provider eNews.

Recent News

Capitol Comments Articles

Legislative Post Audit Recommends Lay-Giver Legislation

(Dec. 17, 2024) – The Legislative Post Audit Committee, which had previously sought an audit on behalf of Rep. Jason Probst (D-Hutchinson) to ensure compliance of hospitals to the state Lay Caregiver

Current Report Articles

President's Perspective – Sharing Our Holiday Favorites

(Dec. 20, 2024) – The Kansas Hospital Association team hopes you enjoy your holiday favorites this season. We are thankful for the opportunity to serve KHA members. Merry Christmas and have a healthy

Media Releases

The 340B Program Supports Kansans - Opinion Editorial

(Sept. 19, 2024) - In Kansas, there are more than 85 hospitals, mostly rural, participating in the 340B Program. This program is critical to providing health care access to vulnerable Kansans across our state, according to Chad Austin, president and CEO of the Kansas Hospital Association.

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