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August 2, 2024

President's Perspective – Dennis Franks to Receive the Charles S. Billings Award
It is a pleasure to announce that Dennis Franks, CEO of Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center, has been named the recipient of the Kansas Hospital Association's 2024 Charles S. Billings Award.

A Special Thank You to 2024 Convention Sponsors
While you are at the 2024 KHA Annual Convention, Champions of Change, please take a minute to thank the sponsors for their generous support. Their contributions allow us to offer the quality sessions you look forward to attending each year. 
 

Nathan Jameson Models Exceptional Care for Behavioral Health Care Patients
KHA's Heart of Health Care Worker Award highlights hospital employees who have made a significant contribution to the betterment of their hospital. This week, KHA honors Nathan Jameson, Girard Medical Center, Girard, for his service and contributions to health care.

Register Now for the Three-part Medicare Advantage Educational Webinar Series
Part 1: Managing Medicare Advantage Rules and Regulations, Aug. 15; Part 2: Collaborating with Partners on Medicare Advantage Education and Communication, Aug. 22; and Part 3: Uncovering How Medicare Advantage Plans Are Not Paying You and What You Can Do About It, Oct. 1.

Congratulations to Ron Marshall
I want to take this opportunity to share with you the news that Ron Marshall, KHA's director of preparedness and regulatory affairs, will be retiring from the Kansas Hospital Association on Jan. 31, 2025.

2024 Health Equity Innovation Award Call for Nominations Due Aug. 2
The Health Equity Innovation Award recognizes organizations, affiliated groups, partnerships, or individuals that have developed and implemented novel approaches, strategies, and interventions to reduce health disparities and promote health equity in their community.

Two Opportunities to Register for the Health Care Preceptor Academy
This interactive program is designed to engage and grow current and future preceptors. It uses key education tools and strategies to foster strong preceptor-oriented relationships and abilities.

340B Program Recertification Period for Hospitals Is Aug. 12-Sept. 9
The Office of Pharmacy is hosting a recertification webinar from noon to 1:00 p.m. on Aug. 7.

Loss Prevention 2024
The annual KAMMCO Loss Prevention Program is an opportunity for members—and the professionals who support them—to gather and participate in education that promotes quality patient care and minimizes the risk of litigation for health care professionals.

Survey on Perceptions of Rural Kansas Hospitals in ACOs – Deadline Aug. 11
The KU School of Medicine in Wichita is seeking rural Kansas hospital leadership to complete a brief survey (5-10 minutes) designed to explore your perspectives on accountable care organizations. 

AHA Releases Quality Collective Report
As part of AHA's work on performance improvement, the Quality Collective was launched to provide a collaborative platform for leaders in quality improvement to engage deeply with their peers, collectively strategizing on the most pressing health care quality-related issues.

CDC Updates Pneumococcal Vaccine Recommendations
The CDC pneumococcal vaccine recommendations have been updated on June 27 to recommend PCV21 for adults.

Federal and National News
This week's topics include The CDC pneumococcal vaccine recommendations have been updated on June 27 to recommend PCV21 for adults.