Capitol Comments Newsletter – November 16, 2021

Upcoming Events

KAMMCO Educational Webinar: Spotlight on KAMMCO Resources - May 25

For over thirty years, KAMMCO has established a reputation of being pro-health care professional in the defense of claims, tireless in its efforts as an advocacy organization, and proactive in the development of loss prevention resources and educational opportunities.

KHA Board Retreat - May 31 through June 3

For more information regarding this event, contact Amy Fluke at (785) 233-7436 or afluke@kha-net.org.

KHSC Board Meeting - May 31 - June 1

For more information regarding this event, contact Steve Poage at (785) 233-7436 or spoage@kha-net.org.

Pioneer Health Network Board Meeting - June 1

The PHN Board Meetings occur the first Wednesday of every other month (the even-numbered months) from 10:00 a.m. to noon. For more information on these meetings, contact Dee Dee Dewell at ddewell@phn.org.

Sunflower Health Network Board Meeting - June 2

For more information, contact:Heather Fuller, MS, FACHEExecutive DirectorSunflower Health Network400 S. Santa Fe Ave.Salina, KS 67401785-452-6102hfuller@srhc.comwww.sunflowerhealthnetwork.com

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November 16, 2021

Joint Committee of Rules and Regulations Meets
Yesterday, the Joint Committee of Rules and Regulations met to discuss rules and regulations changes.

SPARK Committee Meets in Kansas City
The Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas Executive Committee met yesterday to hear proposals from the Kansas City area for federal expenditures coming into the state.

Mental Health Modernization Subcommittee on Telehealth Meets
Yesterday, the Telehealth Subcommittee of the Broader Mental Health and Modernization met to hear updates on telehealth usage during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health Care Stabilization Fund Oversight Committee Meets
Today, the Health Care Stabilization Fund Oversight Committee, chaired by Marvin Kleeb, met to hear an update on recent statutory changes contained in House Substitute for Senate Bill 78 and impacts to the Health Care Stabilization Fund.

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Summary of the 2022 Legislative Session Now Available

(May 24, 2022) – Yesterday, the Kansas Legislature closed the 2022 session and set a return date of Jan. 9, 2023. Each session the Kansas Hospital Association provides a summary of bills of interest t

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President's Perspective 2022 Kansas Legislative Session Wraps Up

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KHA Encourages Kansans to Celebrate Hospital Week 2022

(May 6, 2022) – This year’s theme for National Hospital Week is We Are Health Care. It specifically highlights the pride and resiliency of hospital and health care workers. During National Hospital Week, May 8-14, 2022, KHA and the American Hospital Association will be releasing a number of videos and messages on social media highlighting the hard work of hospital and health care workers.

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