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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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KHA Media Release - KHA Encourages Kansans to Celebrate Hospital Week 2025.pdf
(May 9, 2025) – National Hospital Week, May 11-17, 2025, celebrating hospitals, health systems and the individuals who support the health and well-being of their communities.
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Economic Impact of Hospitals and Health Care Media Release - 2025.pdf
(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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KHA Board Chair - George Stover.pdf
(Jan. 7, 2025) – George Stover, Chief Executive Officer, Rice Community Health, is the 2025 Chair of the Kansas Hospital Association Board of Directors. The election took place during the association's annual meeting in Overland Park. Stover has been an active member of KHA and joined the KHA Board of Directors in 2018. He previously served as a member of the board’s executive committee and as treasurer and chair elect. During his one-year term as board chair, Stover will guide the 21-member gov
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