Health Reform Resources - Federal Advocate: Health Reform - Heightened Activity and Discord; Medicare Falling Further Behind.

The Impact of the Economic Downturn in Kansas - WATCH Kansas hospital leaders talk about the impact of the economy on the patients and communities they serve and LISTEN to a radio news release from Kansas about the impact of the economic downturn on hospitals and patients.

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Summary of the Economic Stimulus Legislation  

Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) Program - Information on RAC Iniatives, Implementation Timeline and more. Contact Fred Lucky or Tish Hollingsworth with any questions.

Health Information Technology Provisions - FAQs
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.

Economic Impact of Hospitals
The following resources are available: The Importance of the Health Care Sector to the Kansas Economy; Economic Impact brochure; Economic Impact PowerPoint; Economic Impact Media Advisory; Economic Impact Newsletter Article; and order form. County by County Economic Impact Reports were completed in 2004, 2006 and again in 2008. These reports are on the Kansas Rural Health Works Web site.  

KHA Calendar of Events
This section highlights all KHA educational opportunities, allied organization events and many KHA meetings. We offer a variety of inperson programs and distance-learning opportunities. Download information on current education programs and registration materials offered by KHA and its allied organizations.

KHA Vision
An organization of hospitals working together to improve access, quality and the affordability of health care for all Kansans.