U.S. Government Shutdown Ends

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Hospital Board Leaders' Program (third out of series of three programs)- Nov. 18

This program is for board chairs, chair-elects , vice chairs and board members in line to be chair. Session resources will be shared with the board members CEOadministrator since they will not be able to attend the program.

Noon Briefing: Navigating Immigration Visas in Health Care – Nov. 19

This Noon Briefing will provide an overview designed to help hospital leaders understand the fundamentals of immigration visas in health care settings. The session will address key visa types, common employer pitfalls, and steps to take before engaging in recruitment or sponsorship. Participants will gain a practical understanding of what questions to ask, when to seek legal guidance and how to prepare their organization to navigate these requirements with confidence.

Rural Health Symposium - Nov. 20

This symposium aims to provide attendees with the skills, ideas and information necessary to survive in the rapidly changing world of rural health care. It is designed for senior-level administrators, hospital trustees and others interested in rural health issues.

KHA Legislative Dinner - Nov. 20

We are excited to offer the membership the opportunity to discuss some of the challenges and opportunities at your hospitals with policymakers. This year, we are excited to host legislative dinners throughout the state featuring interactive conversations about hospital challenges.

Pioneer Health Network Board Meeting - Dec. 3

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

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U.S. Government Shutdown Ends

Washington4 (Nov. 14, 2025) – On Wednesday night, President Donald Trump signed a bill to reopen the federal government after the longest partial government shutdown in the country's history. This bill is a continuing resolution extending fiscal year 2025 funding levels for affected departments and agencies until Jan. 30 of next year. It includes the health care extenders but, importantly, does not include an extension of the Affordable Care Act's Enhanced Premium Tax Credits. For more information on the role EPTCs played in the shutdown debate and unresolved issues, read the Nov. 13 issue of KHA's Federal Advocate newsletter. Let us know if you want to be added to our state and federal advocacy newsletters.

The Kansas Hospital Association will continue to advocate for extending the EPTCs while opposing the idea that any Medicare site-neutral payment scheme should fund them. Next week, KHA President and CEO Chad Austin and members of KHA's Executive Committee will meet with members of the Kansas Congressional Delegation to discuss this, along with other timely issues, such as the need for their help in securing the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' approval for Kansas' 2026 provider tax program changes.
--Jaron Caffrey

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