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KHELSA Education Program - Oct. 15-16
For more information regarding this event, contact Jennifer Findley at (785) 233-7436, ext. 126 or jfindley@kha-net.org.
HFMA Educational Program - Oct. 15-16
The Kansas chapter, known as the Sunflower chapter, iscommitted to providing its members with quality education programs, career and professional development resources and a forum to facilitate an exchange of ideas, information and experience.
KCHC Education Program - Oct. 16
The KC HEALTH Communicators is dedicated to assisting those who work in or have an interest in the health care marketing and communications field to continue their professional development by increasing their understanding of the industry and their role in it.
Advocacy All-Star Training Session 1 - Oct. 19, 20 and 21
The KHA Advocacy All-Star Training has been established to help hospitals develop internal leaders that can effectively and comfortably advocate on behalf of your hospital.
KCMHC Training: Crucial Accountability - Oct. 21
For more information on this event, contact Brett Morehouse at brett.moorehouse@allianceweb.org, bmoorehouse@mohospitals.org or (913) 327-8730.
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Current Report Newsletter
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Current Report Newsletters

Below is a listing of the Kansas Hospital Association’s weekly newsletter titled Current Report. Click on the issue you wish to read. If you have questions about articles contained in any of these issues, please contact Jan Fenwick at (785) 233-7436.

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Current Report Newsletter – March 13, 2026
Protecting Patients, Families and Health Care Teams, Agenda Set for 2026 KHA Spring District Meetings, Videos from the Virtual Health Care Career Day Now Available, Erin Mayfield Joins the KHA Team, KPQC Monthly Learning Forum – March 24, Federal and National News
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Current Report Newsletter – March 6, 2026
Ongoing Efforts on the Rural Health Transformation Program, Contracts to Cash: Turning Rates into Reality – Revenue Cycle Webinar, ECHO Health Salon for the Heartland, Drone Technology Workshop, KSBHA Continues Limited Pilot of New Form to Expedite Physician Licensure,
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Current Report Newsletter – February 27, 2026
Second Half of the Legislative Session, Planning Continues as Base Camps Set, HIDI Discharge Data Submission Review Webinar, CMS Requests Information to Uncover Suspicious Health Care, AONL Webinar, Umbdenstock Leadership Scholarship, Driving Safer Peripheral IV Standards Webinar,
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Current Report Newsletter – February 20, 2026
Kansas Virtual Health Care Career Day, Noon Briefing Feb. 27, Critical Issues Summit for Hospital Boards, KHA Membership Directory Updates Due Today!, KAHCC Emerald Awards, A Leadership Approach to Strengthening the Nursing Workforce and Patient Care, Actionable Resources for Hospitals on Postpartum
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Current Report Newsletter – February 13, 2026
Hospital Leaders Convene at AHA Rural Forum, Infection Prevention Conference, Administrative Professionals Education and Networking Reception, KHA's Annual Workforce Surveys, Nurse Aide Regulations: Naming Guidance and Education, Immunization Requirements, Proposed Changes Health Insurance Marketpla
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Current Report Newsletter – February 6, 2026
Equipping Hospital Board Members for Today's Opportunities and Challenges, Kansas Virtual Health Care Career Day, Noon Briefing, Administrative Professionals Education, New Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines, Medical Groups Endorse Immunization Schedule, Health Care Scholarships
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Current Report Newsletter – January 30, 2026
Health Care Economic Impact Study, Spring District Meetings, Survey Readiness Webinar, Virtual Abstraction Training, World Cup Health Care Readiness Webinar Q&A, KDHE Receives Authorization to Use Tamiflu from State Stockpile, U.S. Measles Elimination Status, EMS Training Program Opportunity
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Current Report Newsletter – January 23, 2026
KHA's Advocacy Day, KHA Public Funding Survey, Revenue Cycle Webinar, Admin. Prof. Networking and Education, Health Care Preceptor Academies, Mental Health Provider Gap Report, MLN Connects e-news, AONL Transform Virtual Series, Nurses Honor Guard, Childhood Immunization Schedules Guidance
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Current Report Newsletter – January 16, 2026
Federal Advocacy Efforts, 2026 Critical Issues Summit for Hospital Boards, 340B Rebate Pilot Appeal, Building a Healthier Workplace to Strengthen Workforce Retention, Trainings and Resources Are Available to Prepare for FIFA World Cup 2026™, Infectious Disease Preparedness 2026 ECHO,
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Current Report Newsletter – January 9, 2026
Prioritizing Our Top Assets, 2026 Advocacy Day, Healthworks Scholarships, KHA Workforce/Human Resources Surveys, KHSC Providing Value in the Payroll Processing Arena, CDC Updates Childhood Immunization Schedule,
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Recent News

Capitol Comments Articles
Bethell Committee Advances Medicaid and KanCare Recommendations
(Oct. 8, 2026) – The Bethel Committee held its final meeting of this calendar year and approved several recommendations, including to further look into retroactive denials after MCOs approve prior aut
Current Report Articles
President's Perspective – KHA Wraps Up Fall District Meetings
(Oct. 16, 2026) – Throughout the past two weeks, KHA has been traveling to the state, hosting our semi-annual district meetings. These gatherings allow hospitals to network with their peers and discus
Media Releases
Making Health Care More Affordable Will Take All of Us
(Oct. 16, 2026) – This Opinion Editorial written by Chad Austin highlights Kansas community hospitals' commitment to making sure Kansans can afford the health care they need and that the health care they need is still there when they need it.

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