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Pioneer Health Network Board Meeting - Feb. 4

For more information about this event, contact Dee Dee Dewell at (316) 755-5633.

Sunflower Health Network Board Meeting - Feb. 5

For more information or questions, contact Heather Fuller at (785) 452-6102 or hfuller@srhc.com.

KHA is offering a three-session webinar series covering survey readiness. This webinar series is designed to equip both new and experienced hospital leaders with the tools and resources to be ready for the next regulatory survey.

Health Innovations Network of Kansas Board Meeting - Feb. 9

For more information about this meeting, please contact Sarah Gideon, Executive Director, HINK, at (785) 364-6063 or sgideon@stormontvail.org.

KHA Workers' Compensation Fund Board Meeting - Feb. 12

The primary objective of the KHA Workers' Compensation Fund is to provide moderately priced workers' compensation insurance to KHA members. The fund Administrator and Safety Program Manager enhance customer service. The individual pool members for each plan year are considered the owners of the KHA-WC pool for that year. They are eligible for premium refunds and are responsible for potential assessments.

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March 21, 2025

Senate Passes 340B Protections Bill
Today, the Senate debated and took final action vote on SB 284, to protect 340B in Kansas. The bill passed the Senate on a vote of 34-6.

House Takes Final Votes and Debates Bills
Yesterday and today, the House of Representatives took final action on the bills included in this article.

Senate Takes Final Votes and Debates Bills
Yesterday and today, the Senate took final action on the bills included in this article.

Budget Conference Committee Meets
Thursday saw the first conference committee meeting of the House Appropriations Committee leadership and the Senate Ways and Means Committee leadership.

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 daily while the legislators are in session.

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