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(Nov. 22, 2024) – A few years ago, the KHA Board of Directors added a new element, a Strategic Aim, while developing KHA's strategic plan. Today, I want to summarize KHA’s work and outcomes related to the strategic aim over the last several years.
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(Nov. 22, 2024) – The KHA-PAC has an extra reason to be thankful. We reached our two-year $168,000 fundraising goal ahead of Thanksgiving. As KHA staff goes around the Thanksgiving table, we will say a special "THANKS" for all of the support that made this audacious goal possible!
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(Nov. 22, 2024) – KHSC is hosting a webinar at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11, to discuss the landmark $2.8 billion Blue Cross Blue Shield Providers Class Action settlement, claims process and how this class action can affect your organization.
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(Nov. 22, 2024) – In addition to the activities celebrating Rural Health Week, this past week was National Apprenticeship Week. Gov. Laura Kelly signed a proclamation declaring Nov 18-22 as Apprenticeship Week in Kansas.
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(Nov. 22, 2024)—On Nov. 1, CMS released the CY 2025 OPPS and Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rules. If you want to learn more about these updates, we encourage you to review KHA's final rule summaries and consider participating in these educational opportunities.
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(Nov. 22, 2024) – This series shares best practices from hospital teams that have significantly contributed to the well-being, retention, and recruitment of health care workers at their facilities. This week, KHA features the Nursing Recruitment Team, The University of Kansas Health System, Overland Park.
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(Nov. 22, 2024) – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment Preparedness Program recently released the Kansas Crisis Standards of Care Guidance for Hospitals, Version 2, in PDF format, and is now available on the KDHE and KHA websites.
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(Nov. 22, 2024) – For the CY 2023 reporting period, eligible hospitals and CAHs must use 2015 Edition Cures Update certified electronic health record technology to meet the Medicare Promoting Interoperability Program requirements.
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(Nov. 22, 2024) – The Office of the State Fire Marshal has developed a tool for all health care facilities to organize and retain fire safety documentation.
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(Nov. 22, 2024) – These dinners are designed for hospital leadership, staff and board members to speak with elected officials and their staff about important issues. We hope you will engage with policymakers while KHA is in your area.
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