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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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KHA Op Ed on 340B - Chad Austin - Sept. 19, 2024.pdf
(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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Healthworks Scholarship Media Release 2024.pdf
(Sept. 23, 2024) Healthworks is pleased to announce the successful completion of the 23rd Annual Health Care Scholarship Program. Healthworks partnered with the Kansas Hospital Human Resources Association and the Kansas Association of Health Care Executives to provide 24 scholarships totaling $35,000.
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Advocate Award Media Release 2024.pdf
(Aug. 26, 2024) – 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 - Richard Muma.pdf
(Aug. 19, 2024) – The Kansas Hospital Association is pleased to announce that the 2024 Donald A. Wilson Visionary Award will be awarded to Richard Muma, PhD, MPH, PA-C, president of Wichita State University, Wichita.
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KHA Media Release - Understand Your Options Before Open Enrollment.pdf
(Aug. 15, 2024) – 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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Billings Award Media Release Dennis Franks.pdf
(Aug. 7, 2024) – The Charles S. Billings Award recognizes distinguished service and outstanding contributions to the field of health care in Kansas. Franks has served as the CEO at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center since 2006.
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KHA Media Release - We Care We Vote.pdf
(June 19, 2024) – As the road to the 2024 election narrows, many voters are thinking about which leaders will work to protect Kansas hospitals and the communities they serve. Among them, of course, are thousands of Kansas hospital employees. KHA has launched We CARE We VOTE, a campaign to engage hospital employees in connecting the issues to the candidates and casting informed votes in 2024.
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KHA Media Release - KHA Encourages Kansans to Celebrate Hospital Week 2024.pdf
(May 6, 2024) – National Hospital Week, May 12-18, 2024, celebrating hospitals, health systems and the individuals who support the health and well-being of their communities.
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