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September 26, 2025

President's Perspective – KHA Wraps Up 340B Lunch and Learns 
These events for policymakers, hospitals, clinics and pharmacists highlighted how the 340B program provides medically necessary care and discounted medications to Kansans. Ongoing communication on 340B is needed.

Process Announced for the Rural Health Transformation Program
Kansas is taking steps to develop an application for the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program. KHA members are invited to join an educational webinar at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 29, to further outline the application and stakeholder engagement process. Register online.

Critical Issues the Focus of Fall District Meetings – Register Today
KHA District Meetings are a great informational and networking opportunity for all CEOs, trustees and senior staff. You are free to attend the meeting that best fits your schedule! These meetings are provided at no charge.

Redrawing the Lines on CLABSI: Shifting the Focus to CABSI Webinar – Oct. 1
Hospitals are broadening their approach to infection prevention by moving beyond central line-associated bloodstream infections to include all vascular access devices. This webinar will feature a hospital case study that expands surveillance to include peripheral IV catheters and central lines.

2025 Kansas HIMSS Cyber Month Educational Sessions
To celebrate National Cybersecurity Month, the Kansas Healthcare Information Management Systems Society Chapter will provide free Lunch and Learn educational sessions focused on health care cybersecurity.

Universal Medication Solution: Health Literacy Leadership to Improve Patient Outcomes – Oct. 15
Join AONE Leadership for a webinar to discuss the impact of health literacy on patient care and explore practical strategies, including digital tools, to improve understanding and adherence.

Beliefs, Attitudes and Facts: Understanding Addiction – Interactive Training on Nov. 6
This training offers an opportunity to explore the impact substance use has on friends and family members of the person with SUD.

ACOG Affirms Acetaminophen Safety During Pregnancy
This week, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists issued a statement affirming the safety of acetaminophen use during pregnancy.

Kansas Fights Addiction Statewide Needs Assessment Available
The assessment aimed to gain a better understanding of SUD system needs in Kansas to further reduce substance abuse and addiction, save lives and improve systems of care.

Mental Illness Awareness Week Social Media Campaign
KHA has created a small social media campaign you can share on your channels to promote Mental Illness Awareness Week, Oct. 5-11 and National Depression Screening Day, Oct. 10.

Just a Quick Reminder When Registering Online for KHA Events
Please remember to select your organization from the drop-down list when registering online. If you don't choose a member organization, our system will charge you the non-member rate.

Health Observances and Recognition Days for October
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. 
 

Positions Available
Chief Financial Officer, Greenwood County Hospital, Eureka

Federal and National News
This week's topics include CMS Issues Contract Year 2026 Medicare Advantage Disclosure Final Rule, Outpatient Therapy Services: Clarifying Qualifications for Speech-Language Pathologists and Cognitive Assessment: Recommend Medicare-Covered Services for Your Patients.