Senate Public Health and Welfare Begins Hearings on Bills

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Please join us on May 3 to hear how hospitals and communities are partnering to increase access to substance use disorder treatment and harm reduction. The program has been approved for 1.0 contact hours of continuing nursing education and pending approval for 1.0 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education. There is no charge to attend as this program is funded through a grant from our partners at DCCCA.

AHA Health Equity Conference - Driving Change Together -- May 7-9

Long-standing health care disparities and inequities persist. Systemic drivers such as structural racism and economic disadvantages have resulted in disproportionate health outcomes across different patient populations. Education, safe and affordable housing, transportation and nutritious food access all have a significant impact on the quality and quantity of an individuals life and overall health.

National Hospital Week - May 12-18

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Healthworks Board Meeting - May 14

At Healthworks (formerly the Kansas Hospital Education & Research Foundation), we are health care delivery revolutionaries, using our time, energy and resources to spark action. We educate our partners, bring groups together, find funding and provide services that will change our health care delivery system for the better.

KHA Workers' Comp Fund Board Meeting - May 15

KHA Workers' Compensation Fund's primary objective is to provide moderately priced workers' compensation insurance to Kansas Hospital Association members. Customer service is enhanced by the Fund Administrator and Safety Program Manager.

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Senate Public Health and Welfare Begins Hearings on Bills

Dentist (Feb. 8, 2023) – Today, the Committee on Senate Public Health and Welfare, chaired by Senator Beverly Gossage (R-Eudora), held a hearing on Senate Bill 103. The legislation updates certain provisions of the Kansas Dental Practices Act relating to dentist information requested by patients, in-person practice requirements in the dental office using the licensee's name, unprofessional conduct and patient complaints. The committee heard from the following proponent conferees:

Former Kansas State Rep. Mike O'Neal (R-Hutchinson), representing the Association of Dental Support Organizations
Heath Hall, Heartland Dental
Kevin Robertson, Kansas Dental Association

The committee also received written proponent testimony from Daniel Thomas, DDS, MS, a periodontist. The committee chair mentioned final action on this legislation will occur next week. The committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday, Feb. 9.

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