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(Jan. 30, 2025) – This week, KDHE announced the agency has been authorized by HHS to use the state's Tamiflu (oseltamivir) stockpile in the event of localized shortages of influenza antiviral medication this flu season.
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(Jan. 30, 2025) – The U.S. eliminated measles in 2000 due to high immunization rates. However, with more than 2,200 measles cases in the U.S. during 2025, including 91 cases in Kansas, the U.S. is at risk of losing its measles elimination status.
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(Jan. 30, 2025) – A new resource containing questions and answers from the KHA and MHA webinar in the FIFA World Cup is now available. KHA will continue to keep members up to date on the latest developments in the build-up to June 2026 in the KHA Current Report.
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(Jan. 30, 2025) – Join KHA staff from 10 a.m. to noon on Feb. 24 for virtual abstraction training offered by KDHE, in partnership with KHA.
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(Jan. 30, 2025) – Join KHA staff from noon to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6, when Larry Van Der Wege will share regulatory information and draw on his hospital experience to help facilities prepare for surveys.
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(Jan. 30, 2025) – Nurses provide a critical frontline perspective on preventing drug diversion, yet they often face challenges such as fragmented communication and unfamiliar pharmacy processes. This session will share practical strategies to overcome these obstacles and lead effective prevention programs.
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(Jan. 30, 2025) – MLN Connects Provider eNews from the Medicare Learning Network, Third Cycle of Medicare Drug Price Negotiation, Includes Part B Drugs, CY 2027 Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Medicare Advantage, CMS Seeks Comment on Ensuring Domestic Supply of PPE and Essential Medicines, U.S. House of Representatives Passes FY 2026 Appropriations
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(Jan. 23, 2025) – Nearly 150 hospital leaders and advocates participated in KHA's Advocacy Day. The event offers hospital advocates and their elected officials the opportunity to discuss the health care priorities.
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(Jan. 23, 2025) – This week, KHA opened the KHA Public Funding Survey. Emails were sent to all KHA member hospital CEOs and CFOs.
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