Federal Advocate Newsletter – February 19, 2025

Upcoming Events

KHA Spring District Meeting - Northwest District - April 1

KHA District Meetings are for CEOs, trustees and senior staff. Join us at 9:30 a.m. for networking. Meeting times are from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with lunch provided. You are free to attend at any location, so pick the location that best fits your schedule

KHA Spring District Meeting - Southwest District - April 2

Pioneer Health Network Board Meeting - April 2

PHN is a consortium of 22 hospitals serving over 150,000 people in Western Kansas. Its central office is located on the campus of St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. The purpose of the Network is to provide a mechanism for its members to collaborate and pool resources. PHN partners with various organizations and agencies to leverage economies of scale to bring added value to its members.

KHA Spring District Meeting - South Central District - April 3

Sunflower Health Network Board Meeting - April 3

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.

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February 19, 2025

Congress Navigates Budget Battles
The House and Senate Budget Committees have started the budget reconciliation process.

Health Nominees and Appointments
New Secretary of HHS and administrator of HRSA have been appointed and confirmed. New CMS administrator coming soon.

Recent News

Capitol Comments Articles

House and Senate Run Conference Committee Reports Ahead of First Adjournment

(March 27, 2025) – Today, the House and Senate are expected to reach final agreements on Conference Committee Reports on bills that have passed both chambers.

Current Report Articles

President's Perspective – KHA Board Convenes in Topeka

(March 28, 2025) – The KHA Board of Directors met earlier this week in Topeka to discuss several timely and important topics affecting the association and its membership, including the latest advocacy

Media Releases

Hospitals Continue to Keep Kansas Healthy and Economically Strong

(February 13, 2025) – This media release highlights the 2025 report entitled: The Importance of the Health Care Sector to the Kansas Economy, produced by researchers at Institute for Policy & Social Research at the University of Kansas .

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