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This year’s summit will address the challenges of resource deserts and explore solutions to improve health equity in underserved communities. Don’t miss this opportunity to collaborate, learn, and drive meaningful change.

KCMHC Fall Council Meeting - Oct. 31

In February 1999, the Missouri Hospital Association and KHA formed an integrated limited liability company called The Health Alliance of MidAmerica. The Alliance enables healthcare-related organizations to strengthen efforts in the areas of policy development and federal representation and advocacy.

Grants at a Glance Webinar - Nov. 1

Grants can be a great way to start andor maintain non-reimbursable programs, but the process of finding and applying for grants can be overwhelming.

Hospital Board Chair Leadership Program - Session 2 - Nov. 5

This is a three-part training, with part one to be held on Oct. 22 and part three on Nov. 19. Stay tuned for more information. If you have questions, contact the KHA Education Department at (785) 233-7436.

KHA Board Meeting - Nov. 6

The Kansas Hospital Association has a 21-member board of directors. They meet at least five times a year. Each board member holds three-year terms, with a two-term limit. The board has a composition of members from all geographic areas of Kansas all sizes and types of member hospitals are represented. The board also includes two hospital trustees and two physician members. Other participants include the American Hospital Association delegate.

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Tara Mays

Vice President State Legislative Relations

tmays@kha-net.org

(785) 233-7436, Ext. 124

Capitol Comments Newsletters

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Capitol Comments Newsletter – January 12, 2024

KHA's Advocacy Day, Next Week's Schedule, KHA Bill Tracker

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Capitol Comments Newsletter – January 11, 2024

Joint Budget Committee Meets, State of the State and Response Is Delivered in Kansas, Senate Assessment and Taxation Committee Hold Hearing on Local Ad Valorum Tax Relief Fund, Introduction of Bills

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Capitol Comments Newsletter – January 10, 2024

Committees Begin Meeting Ahead of the State of the State Address

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Capitol Comments Newsletter – January 8, 2024

2024 Legislative Session Kicks-Off, KHA 2024 State Issues Piece Released

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Bethell Committee Meets Makes Recommendations

(Oct. 23, 2024) – This week, the Robert G. (Bob) Bethell Joint Committee on Home and Community-Based Services and KanCare Oversight had its final interim meeting ahead of the 2025 session.

Current Report Articles

President's Perspective – Improving Behavioral Health Services in Kansas

(Oct. 25, 2024) – Behavioral health continues to be a challenging issue for Kansas hospitals. Even with interventions, hospitals find themselves holding behavioral health patients in their emergency d

Media Releases

The 340B Program Supports Kansans - Opinion Editorial

(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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