KSHIMSS - Kansas Healthcare Information Management Systems Society

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KHA Fall District Meeting - North Central District - Oct. 3

KHA Fall District Meeting dates have been set. KHA is hosting district meetings in October. These meetings are for CEOs, trustees and senior staff. The dates and locations are below. Join us at 9:30 a.m. for networking. Meeting times will be from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with lunch provided.You are free to attend at any location, so pick the location that best fits your schedule These meetings are provided at no charge.

KOSCP Education Program - Oct. 4

The Kansas Organization of Skilled Care Professionals was organized to provide resources to support, motivation and educate health care professionals involved in the delivery of skilled andor long-term care services. The organization strives to enhance the professional development of its members and provides educational programs addressing cost effective, quality care.

KHA Fall District Meeting - South Central District - Oct. 4

KHA Fall District Meeting dates have been set. KHA is hosting district meetings in October. These meetings are for CEOs, trustees and senior staff. The dates and locations are below. Join us at 9:30 a.m. for networking. Meeting times will be from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with lunch provided. You are free to attend at any location, so pick the location that best fits your schedule These meetings are provided at no charge.

Pioneer Health Network Meeting - Oct. 4

The PHN Board Meetings occur the first Wednesday of every other month (the even-numbered month's ). For more information on these meetings contact Dee Dee Dewell at ddewell@phn.org.

KHA Fall District Meeting - Southwest District - Oct. 5

KHA Fall District Meeting dates have been set. KHA is hosting district meetings in October. These meetings are for CEOs, trustees and senior staff. The dates and locations are below. Join us at 9:30 a.m. for networking. Meeting times will be from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with lunch provided. You are free to attend at any location, so pick the location that best fits your schedule These meetings are provided at no charge.

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KSHIMSS - Kansas Healthcare Information Management Systems Society

Kansas Chapter of HIMSS (KSHIMSS)

The Kansas Healthcare Information Management Systems Society is an official affiliate of the Healthcare Information Management Systems Society. Their mission is to foster professional growth, relationships, knowledge and collaboration among health care information management professionals throughout the great state of Kansas. The KS HIMSS chapter is working toward promoting an organized forum for continuing education and exchange of ideas amongst its members to improve health care information and management systems that support patient care and wellness.

KS HIMSS offers educational opportunities at their spring and fall conferences and publishes a membership directory that contains valuable networking information not found anywhere else. Membership materials for HIMSS are available at the spring conference. The dues structure for KS HIMSS is as follows:

Chapter – $30 Primary responsibility for automated information systems management in a Kansas Hospital Association member facility or approved health care facility.
National HIMSS – $160
Student – $30

If a facility has more than one staff member who would benefit from membership in KS HIMSS, all such staff members are eligible for “active” status. This means that they will have voting privileges. KS HIMSS has approximately 197 members. For more information on KS HIMSS, go to their website at kansas.himsschapter.org or contact Sally Othmer, KHA liaison, at (785) 233-7436.

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July 2023-June 2024 KSHIMSS Board of Directors

Sara Warnock - President
Alisha Herrmann - President-Elect
Shawn Weldin - Secretary/Past President
Mellissa Mixon - Treasurer
Sally Othmer - Advocacy/KHA Liaison
Michael McEldowney - Web/Communications Chair
Rhonda Spellmeier - HIE Liaison
Melissa Talley - Membership
Kerry Kellerman, Nate Richards, Kevin Myers, Jason Bengel - Members-at-Large

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Capitol Comments Articles

Summary of the 2023 Legislative Session Now Available

(May 17, 2023) – The Kansas Legislature closed the 2023 session and set a return date of Jan. 8, 2024. Each session, KHA provides a summary of bills of interest to our members.

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President's Perspective – Member Engagement Makes a Difference

(Sept. 29, 2023) – Member engagement is a core ingredient for a strong association. One of the six strategic priorities for the KHA is securing insight and expertise from our members to guide the work

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KHA Leadership Institute Graduates 30

(Sept. 25, 2023) – The KHA Leadership Institute graduated its 21st class of 30 students on Sept. 7, at the KHA Annual Convention and Trade Show in Wichita, Kansas. Students were nominated by their hospital's CEO to be part of this select group. They represent the future leaders of Kansas hospitals.

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