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Virtual Abstraction Training - Feb. 24
This training is designed to help participants with quality data reporting for programs like the Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement Program.
Management and Leadership Training Webinar Series - Part 4 -Don’t Wait Until They Leave, Stay Interviews- Feb. 25
The Kansas Hospital Association is offering a four-part Management Development Webinar Series designed to equip both new and experienced managers with the essential nuts and bolts of effective management.
KHA Health Care Preceptor Academy - Feb. 27
The Health Care Preceptor Academy is designed to engage and grow current and future preceptors with key education tools and strategies to foster a strong preceptororientee relationship. This interactive program provides information and practical tools to improve preceptor abilities. As a preceptor, you can make a difference in how a new employee adjusts to your hospital.
SHIP Quarterly Webinar - March 3
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.
Administrative Assistants Educational Program - March 4
This free, interactive session will focus on exchanging best practices, brainstorming and sharing valuable tips. Active participation is encouraged.
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Even in Financially Challenging Times, Hospitals Continue to Keep Kansas Healthy and Economically Strong
(Feb. 3, 2026) – A vigorous health care system is essential not only for the health and welfare of community residents, but also to enhance economic opportunity. Even as Kansas hospitals are faced with an increasingly challenging financial environment, they continue to make an essential economic impact to Kansas communities.
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