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 KHA Media Release - Heart of Health Care 2025.pdf
(Oct. 2, 2025) – KHA recognizes hospital employees who have made a significant contribution to the betterment of their hospital through the Heart of Health Care Award. Hospitals across the state nominate individuals because they routinely go above and beyond the call of duty.
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Advocate Award Media Release 2025.pdf
(Sept. 26, 2025) – The Kansas Hospital Association Distinguished Health Care Advocate Award honors individuals, organizations or groups who provide an exemplary contribution to the health and well-being of the people of Kansas through their leadership in public, political or policy areas.
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Visionary Award Media Release - Protect Wichita Firefighters Initiative.pdf
(Sept. 22, 2025) – KHA is pleased to recognize the Protect Wichita Firefighters Initiative with the 2025 Donald A. Wilson Visionary Award.
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KHA Media Release - Trustee of the Year 2025.pdf
(Sept. 19, 2025) – It is with pleasure that the Kansas Hospital Association recognizes hospital trustees who provide an exemplary contribution through their leadership and governance. Phil Gilliland, North Central Kansas Medical Center, Concordia and Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, is honored as the 2025 Trustee of the Year.
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Leadership Institute Media Advisory 2025.pdf
(Sept. 19, 2025) – The KHA Leadership Institute graduated its 23rd class of 31 students on Sept. 5, at the KHA Annual Convention and Trade Show in Wichita, Kansas. Students were nominated by their hospital's CEO to be part of this select group. They represent the future leaders of Kansas hospitals.
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Billings Award Media Release Harold Courtois.pdf
(Sept. 2, 2025) - The Charles S. Billings Award recognizes distinguished service and outstanding contributions to the field of health care in Kansas. Harold Courtois, retired CEO, Memorial Health System, Abilene, is the 45th recipient of this award.
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KHA Media Release - Understand Your Options Before 2025 Open Enrollment.pdf
(Aug. 20, 2025) – Medicare open enrollment is scheduled to run Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. That’s when seniors can switch coverage between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage or change a prescription drug plan.
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Senator Moran Town Hall with Kansas Hospital Leaders 7-3-25.pdf
(July 3, 2025) – Kansas hospitals appreciated the invitation from Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) to join a virtual town hall to discuss the Budget Reconciliation Bill. The U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which is now headed to President Trump for his signature.
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KHA Media Release - New Study Explores the Impact of Commercial Payers on Health Care Sustainability in Kansas.pdf
(June 13, 2025) - In-depth study by PYA evaluates the financial health of Kansas hospitals, the financial strength of private payers and hospitals’ financial challenges as compared to neighboring states.
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KHA Media Release - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act.pdf
(May 22, 2025) – KHA applauds U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, MD for reintroducing the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act. This bipartisan legislation, at zero cost to taxpayers, takes long-overdue steps to modernize the broken prior authorization process in Medicare Advantage.
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