KHA Calendar

Continuing to Prepare for the Transition to ICD-10 Webinar - May 21

Executive level briefing. For more information, contact the KHA Education Department at ccarney@kha-net.org or (785) 233-7436.

HAK District Meeting - District 2 - May 22

For more information, contact Amy Fluke at afluke@kha-net.org or (785) 233-7436.

Overview of the 2013 Medicaid DSH Program Webinar - May 23

Important Note: We encourage all Prospective Payment System hospitals to participate in this webinar, even though your hospital may not qualify for Medicaid DSH. For more information regarding this program, contact the KHA Education Department at (785) 233-7436.

HCAHPS Learning Network Webinar - May 24

For more information regarding this program, contact Deborah Stern at (785) 233-7436.

KHA Board Retreat - May 30-June 1

For more information regarding the KHA Board Retreat, contact Amy Fluke (afluke@kha-net.org) or Jennifer Findley (jfindley@kha-net.org) at (785) 233-7436.

Health Reform

The adoption of federal health reform legislation will be a challenge for hospital leaders across the nation. There’s a wealth of information available on health reform. However, defining what’s important can be a difficult. KHA is committed to providing you the information you need to break through the clutter.

Health reform implementation will be one of the most transformational times of our generation. KHA is committed to providing you with the information you need to address the challenges and maximize the opportunities of the law.

KHA Federal Advocate Newsletter For news on health reform.

2011 Strategic Issues
Health Care Reform - Health care access for all, paid for by all, which promotes system efficiencies and personal responsibility - has been identified as one of five issue strategies by the KHA Board of Directors. If you have questions regarding a health care reform issue, contact Fred Lucky at (785) 233-7436.

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.

Payment Reform

There are health reform provisions that change reimbursement structures and shift financial risk to providers. This section contains information and resources.

Delivery Reform

There are health reform requirements that improve the efficiency of care, reduce duplication and integrate the continuum of care. This section contains information and resources on care coordination and delivery reform.

Insurance Reform

There are health reform provisions designed to increase coverage and change the insurance market place. This section contains information and resource about coverage and insurance.

Our Message To Congress