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February 2025

Trustees Newsletter

Register Now for the Critical Issues Summit for Hospital Boards 2025
Plan to attend KHA's premier trustee education event on March 6-7 in Wichita. This event provides top-notch speakers, educational sessions and discussions on the most critical topics facing hospitals today.
 

 

 
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Trustee Recognition at the Critical Issues Summit
Does your board govern according to a standard of excellence? If so, then it is time to recognize those who adhere to governance best practices with the Trustee Accountability and Recognition Program.
 

 

 

Inspiring the Future Health Care Workforce
KHA recently hosted the third annual Kansas Virtual Health Care Career Day. More than 4,200 students from more than 200 schools joined KHA for this exciting and fulfilling event.
 

 

 
economic impact news

Keeping Communities Healthy and Economically Strong
The health care sector in Kansas contributes substantially to the state's economy. The 2025 Economic Impact on Hospitals and Health Care in Kansas is available. Kansas hospitals are economic anchors for the communities they serve.
 

 

 
Advocacy Day  newsletter

Kansas Hospitals Gather in Topeka to Advocate on Health Care Policies
More than 130 hospital leaders and advocates from across the state convened in Topeka to participate in the annual Kansas Hospital Association Advocacy Day.
 

 

 
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Federal Priorities and the Impact on Health Care Providers
The 119th Congress is well underway. In the first quarter of 2025, the dual-chamber Republican majority will be tested by three major issues. These priorities will impact health care providers.
 

 

 
Join the Herd Lead the PAC CR

You Can Make a Difference ... Join the KHA-PAC
Did you know state and federal governments pay for more than half of Kansas hospital care and regulate 100 percent of Kansas Hospital Association activities? That's why your participation in the KHA Political Action Committee is so important.
 

 

 
Strategic Plan

2025 Rings in a New Strategic Plan
The 2025-2027 Strategic Plan has four priorities: advocacy and regulations, finance and reimbursement, health care workforce, and quality and safety.
 

 

 
Trustee Resource

Guide to Kansas Health Care Terms, Acronyms and Abbreviations – Sixth Edition
The Kansas Hospital Association is pleased to provide Kansas hospital trustees with this resource to help you better understand the complex and confusing world of health care. Speaking Health Care was developed in partnership with governWell.
 

 

 
KHAgovernWell

Make Board Orientation Easier with Your Customizable Governance Manual
The KHA Hospital Leadership and Governance Committee guided KHA's efforts to update our customizable governance manual for hospital trustees. This manual was revised in October 2024 and can be customized to your organization.
 

 

 

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