Capitol Comments for Thursday, March 12, 2026

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The AHA Regional Policy Board brings together leadership from Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota. These meetings focus on the top health care issues facing hospitals today.

KHA Board Meeting - March 24

KHA has a 21-member board of directors. They meet at least five times a year. Each board member holds three-year terms, with a two-term limit. The board has a composition of members from all geographic areas of Kansas all sizes and types of member hospitals are represented. The board also includes two hospital trustees and two physician members. Other participants include the American Hospital Association delegate.

KCMHC District Council Meeting - March 25

The Kansas City Metropolitan Healthcare Council is a policy division of The Health Alliance of MidAmerica. The Council, formerly known as the Greater Kansas City Health Council, works with local hospitals on areas of collective interest.

KHSC Board Meeting - March 25

KHSC is a wholly owned subsidiary of KHA. Therefore, a secondary objective of KHSC is to support KHA in meeting its mission of serving hospitals. Its mission is to provide enhanced value to KHA members by evaluating and endorsing selected vendors of services needed by the KHA membership. KHSC will be a valuable resource to Kansas healthcare facilities and the Kansas Hospital Association as they serve their constituents.

KHA Health Care Preceptor Academy - March 27

Are you ready to sharpen your skills and take your role as a health care preceptor to the next level? KHA is excited to offer a series of complimentary Health Care Preceptor Academies across the state.

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March 12, 2026

PBM Reform Bill Heard in House Insurance Committee

Yesterday, the House Insurance Committee held a hearing on SB 360. The bill enacts the Kansas Consumer Prescription Protection and Accountability Act and provides for the regulation and registration of pharmacy benefits managers.

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Senate Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee Hears Group Insurance Pools

Today, the Senate Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee held a hearing on SB 528.

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Senate Public Health and Welfare Holds Hearing on Board of Nursing Bill

Today, the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee held hearings on HB 2528 and HB 2536.

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House and Senate Debate and Vote on Bills

Today, the House took final votes on HB 2769, H Sub. for SB 229, SB 430, SB 271, SCR 1616, HB 2788, SB 325, SB 353, SB 403 and SB 435.

The Senate took final votes on SB 384, S Sub for HB 2212, SB 381, SB 340, HB 2635, SB 406 and SB 304. The Senate also debated HB 2568, HB 2652, HB 2507, HB 2433, HB 2250, HB 2413, HB 2605, HB 2478, HB 2540 and SB 515.

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House Welfare Reform Committee Holds Hearing on Redetermination Bill

Today, the House Welfare Reform Committee held a hearing on SB 363.

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