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SHIP Quarterly Webinar - Sept. 11
SHIP is your local State Health Insurance Assistance Program. SHIP provides unbiased help to Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers. Whether you are new to Medicare, reviewing Medicare plan options, or have questions on how to use your Medicare, SHIP can help.
careLearning Informational Webinar – Sept. 16
In this webinar, participants will gain practical knowledge of how careLearnings LearningManagement System will help organize and manage your education. careLearning also offers a new pricing model for smaller facilities that allows an a la carte feature selection, so you only pay for what you need. careLearning is a non-profit member service of the Kansas Hospital Association and over 40 other state hospital associations.
Broadband Informational Webinar - Sept. 16
Healthworks created the Healthcare Connect Fund consortium to enable members to access subsidies collectively and secure contracts with the Federal Funding Group. Join us to learn more about the eligibility of sites and services.
KHEA Educational Program - Sept. 16-18
The Kansas Healthcare Engineers' Association is organized to advance the development of effective procedures in health care facilities and to provide educational opportunities for the personal growth of its members.
Administrative Professional Networking Roundtable - Sept. 17
Administrative professionals and executive assistants are encouraged to register for KHA's Administrative Professional Networking Roundtable. This isn't just another webinar; active participation is encouraged, so please have your cameras on and audio ready.
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August 19, 2025

All Hands In  

The Special Committee on Health and Social Services Meets
The committee is focused on the rising and continuing costs of the supplemental nurse staffing agencies at state hospitals. The committee asked conferees for lists of ideas to help with the costs and said their goal is to explore those as they head into building next year's budget.
 

 

 
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KHA-PAC Festivities at Convention
Do you have a fabulous silent auction item you would be willing to share with the KHA-PAC during the convention? The time is now to get your silent auction items ready for a big year for the KHA-PAC.

 

 

 

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