Capitol Comments Newsletter – February 20, 2025

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Complimentary Health Care Preceptor Academy - July 10

This session supports current and future preceptors by providing valuable educational tools and strategies to strengthen the preceptor-orientee relationship. This interactive program offers practical guidance and resources to enhance your preceptor skills.

New Quality Director's Orientation - July 10-11

The core mission of Kansas hospitals is to deliver the proper care at the right time in the right setting. KHA is committed to helping our members improve the quality of care they provide daily. The KHA Board of Directors has identified patient care that meets the highest safety and quality standards as one of our strategic issues. For more information about this event, contact Karen Braman or Sally Othmer at (785) 233-7436.

HFMA Cost Report Workshop - July 17-18

The Healthcare Financial Management Association is a national organization for healthcare financial management professionals. Its members are employed by hospitals, integrated delivery systems, long-term and ambulatory care facilities, managed care organizations, medical group practices, public accounting and consulting firms, insurance companies, government agencies, and other healthcare organizations.

Complimentary Health Care Preceptor Academy - July 18

This session support current and future preceptors by providing valuable educational tools and strategies to strengthen the preceptor-orientee relationship. This interactive program offers practical guidance and resources to enhance your preceptor skills.

New CEO Orientation - July. 24-25

This program is designed for CEOs who are new to their position or who want a refresher on the services KHA offers.

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February 20, 2025

House Debates and Passes Bills, Including Hospital Price Transparency Legislation
Today, the Kansas House took final votes on a long list of legislation and looks to continue their work into the evening. Here are the updates.

Senate Pro Forma After Passing Bills Late Yesterday
The Senate chamber was pro forma today, not debating bills after passing bills late yesterday. Final action votes were taken on these bills as stated in this article.

KHA Bill Tracker
The KHA Bill Tracker is designed to keep you up-to-date on current legislation. KHA will update and share this document weekly while the legislators are in session.

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Senate Government Efficiency Committee Meets

(May 14, 2025) – This week, the Senate Government Efficiency Committee reviewed a list of hundreds of items submitted to the public portal.

Current Report Articles

President's Perspective – Navigating 340B in Challenging Times

(June 20, 2025) – Protecting the 340B Program remains a top priority for KHA. We continue to engage in activities focused on 340B advocacy, including an event last week with health care leaders from a

Media Releases

New Study Explores the Impact of Commercial Payers on Health Care Sustainability in Kansas

(June 13, 2025) - In-depth study by PYA evaluates the financial health of Kansas hospitals, the financial strength of private payers and hospitals’ financial challenges as compared to neighboring states.

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