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KHSC's primary objective is to partner with organizations that provide quality products and services to Kansas health care institutions at a reasonable price. A secondary objective is to support KHA in meeting its mission to serve hospitals.

Critical Issues Summit - Feb. 27-28

The Critical Issues Summit brings together hospital leadership and trustees from across the state and promotes the importance of good governance practices. This event provides top-notch speakers, educational sessions and discussions on the most critical topics facing hospitals today.

Infection Prevention Conference - March 5 - 6

This conference will help prepare health care professionals to be facilitators and resources for surveillance, prevention and control of infections. It will aid professionals new to the responsibilities of infection prevention in managing the every day duties of infection surveillance, analysis of disease data, problem identification and resolution.

340B Webinar: Regulatory Update – Past, Present, and Future - March 10

Special guest speaker Jeff Davis of Baker Donelson will present regulatory and compliance insights for safety net hospitals to consider when managing their 340B programs.

SHIP Quarterly Webinar - March 17

The Kansas Small Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP) is a federal-supported program to support small rural hospitals activities related to quality improvement and investments towards meaningful use of health information technology.

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About KHA

The Kansas Hospital Association is a voluntary, non-profit organization existing to provide leadership and services to member hospitals. KHA is the lead organization in a group of companies and affiliates that provides a wide array of services to the hospitals of Kansas and the Midwest region.

The hospitals of Kansas founded the Kansas Hospital Association in 1910 to improve hospital care through the exchange of knowledge and ideas. Over the years, the Association has provided its membership with opportunities to share information, receive continuing education and develop approaches to legislative and regulatory reforms.

VISION: Optimal Health for Kansans.

MISSION: To be the leading advocate and resource for members.

KHA is comprised of a number of related or affiliated organizations that provide varying services for KHA members and other regional health care organizations. Included in this group are:

The Health Alliance of MidAmerica (The Alliance), a Delaware-limited liability company, was formed in 1999. It has two members: the Kansas Hospital Association and the Missouri Hospital Association. The Alliance's mission is to deliver superior service and value to affiliated health associations and their members. The Alliance is governed by a board of directors. Members choose these directors from their respective association members. Associated Purchasing Services Corp. is a subsidiary of The Alliance and utilizes KHA staff to complete its operations.

The Kansas City Metropolitan Healthcare Council (KCMHC) is a policy division of The Health Alliance of MidAmerica. The Council, formerly known as the Greater Kansas City Health Council, works with local hospitals on areas of collective interest.

KHA Members

KHA's membership includes 124 community hospitals, 18 systems, 18 health care organizations, two health insurance companies, 43 associate members and 16 networks.

KHA Sponsors

Thank you to our KHA diamond, platinum, gold and silver sponsors. KHA sponsorships help our association grow in members, grow our educational offering and increase value.

KHA Governance

KHA is governed by a Board of Directors. KHA members guide the association's work through input on KHA councils, technical advisory groups, task forces, policy groups and during Spring and Fall district meetings.

KHA Awards

The Kansas Hospital Association Awards Program offers KHA members the opportunity to honor individuals or groups that are making a positive difference for Kansas hospitals.

KHA History

Dr. John Axtell, a surgeon in Newton, Kansas, led the charge in 1910 to develop an organization of hospitals to “promote the efficiency and economy in the management of hospitals in Kansas.”

KHERF Foundation

Kansas Hospital Education and Research Foundation ... facilitating community-based health solutions that work. KHERF, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, was formed in 1969.

KHA-PAC

State and federal governments pay for well over half of Kansas hospital care and regulate 100 percent of our activities. That is why the work of the KHA-PAC, is so important.

KHSC

The Kansas Health Service Corporation is a for-profit subsidiary of KHA and provides needed products and services to members. KHA Workers’ Compensation Fund, Inc is a taxable workers’ compensation pool operated by KHSC.

APS

APS is a for-profit group purchasing company organized in the state of Kansas. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Health Alliance of MidAmerica, LLC.

KHC

KHA and KMS founded the Kansas Healthcare Collaborative in 2008. This provider-led organization is dedicated to transforming health care through patient-centered initiatives that improve quality, safety and value.

KHA Staff Listing

Staff photos and contact information for: Kansas Hospital Association, Kansas Health Service Corporation, Associated Purchasing Services and Kansas City Metropolitan Healthcare Council staff.

Contact KHA

Questions...contact a member of the Kansas Hospital Association. Click here or go to the KHA Staff Listing section for photos, phone numbers and e-mail addresses.

KHA Bylaws: These bylaws were approved Sept. 8, 2016, by the KHA Board of Directors.

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