Thank You for the Care You Provide -
Message from Tom Bell, President of KHA
www.KHASTAT.org
The 2011 KHA Annual STAT Report in now available ... online and in print. KHA STAT highlights many of the recent initiatives of the Kansas Hospital Association, as well as statistics about hospitals and the health care industry of Kansas. Data will now be available year round at www.KHASTAT.org.
NEW KHA Online Membership Directory
This member only section features the most up-to-date member information in the KHA database. Members can search for information by organization name, member name and city, as well as different membership categories.
Community Health Needs Assessment Online Tools
KHA has worked with other Kansas stakeholders to create www.KansasHealthMatters.org - a Web site featuring Kansas community health data and numerous tools and resources to complete a Community Health Needs Assessment. A recorded training Webinar is available and will demonstrate how to use this robust tool to assist hospitals in meeting the federal requirements to conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment.
The Economic Impact of Hospitals
Importance of the Health Care Sector to the Kansas Economy January 2011 report. Other statewide resources available are: Economic Impact brochure; Economic Impact PowerPoint; and Economic Impact Media Advisory. In addition, County by County Economic Impact Reports are available.
Health Information Technology and Exchange
Check out HIThelp.info ... your new source for Kansas HIT tools and resources. A large part of the American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 focused on provisions for the adoption of health information technology and electronic health records. KHA has adopted Principles for the Adoption of HIT and has developed Frequently Asked Questions.
KHA Vision
An organization of hospitals working together to improve access, quality and the affordability of health care for all Kansans.
KHA Mission
To be the voice and resource for community-based hospitals by meeting member needs for advocacy and service.