Current Report Newsletter – April 18, 2025

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KAHCC Spring Conference and Emerald Awards Program - April 24-25

The Kansas Association of Health Care Communicators is proud to offer the Emerald Awards These awards are given annually to Kansas hospitals, health systems and health care organizations that excel in internal and external communications, special events, advertising and other categories. Awardees will be recognized at the KAHCC Emerald Awards Luncheon during the KAHCC Spring Conference in Newton on April 25, 2025.

Complimentary Health Care Preceptor Academy - April 25

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.

Opioid Educational Webinar: Integrating Substance Use Disorder Treatment into Primary Care – April 30

Join us for a webinar on April 30 to learn about physician perceptions of treating addiction and hear from a physician and a clinician who have successfully integrated substance use disorder treatment into primary care.

Sunflower Health Network Board Meeting - May 1

The Sunflower Health Network is a not-for-profit organization that consists of 26 counties located primarily in North Central and North West Kansas. Sunflower Health Network's (SHN) specific purpose is to improve the population's health status. The 26 member hospitals, in conjunction with their medical staff, have developed a network that fosters cooperation and coordination. The priority has been to enhance the integration of health-related services among the SHN member communities.

Noon Briefing: Self-Funded Benefit Plans Simplified - May 1

Join the Kansas Hospital Association for a Noon Briefing on Thursday, May 1, featuring Rural Hospital Insurance of America, powered by HealthSure, An Alera Group Company. During this educational webinar, we will highlight the key benefits and advantages of self-funded health plans, offering rural hospitals the tools and knowledge needed to determine if self-funding is the right fit for your organization.

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April 18, 2025

President's Perspective – We Are Health Care – Hospital Week 2025
National Hospital Week is right around the corner, May 11-17. KHA looks forward to celebrating the innovative ways hospitals support and connect with their communities. Many resources are available.

Grow Your Giving with the KHA-PAC – Join the Bouquet a Month Club Today
The KHA-PAC is dedicated to making the next two years a great opportunity for you to grow not just some beautiful gardens, but also your chance to plant seeds of connections with policymakers that support Kansas hospitals.

CY 2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule Released
CMS recently released its CY 2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D final rule. While the rule finalizes many proposed provisions, it defers others, including those related to artificial intelligence in prior authorization and coverage of anti-obesity medications for future rulemaking.

CMS Releases IPPS Proposed Rule
On April 11, 2025, CMS released the fiscal year 2026 proposed rule for the Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment System and Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System, in addition to other proposed rules.

Measles Preparedness Resources on the KHA Website
KHA has created a list of measles-related resources from the KDHE, the CDC and other partner organizations that were discussed during the April 11 Measles clinical call. Documents will be updated while we work through the measles outbreak.

MMR Vaccination Recommendations for Individuals in Areas of Outbreak and Adjacent Counties
KDHE issued recommendations for counties impacted by the outbreak of measles and adjacent counties.

American Academy of Pediatrics Issues Guidance to Pediatricians on Caring for Measles Patients
As the measles outbreak has expanded in many states, including Kansas, a special article in Pediatrics has been published to provide guidance to pediatricians and other health care providers on caring for measles patients.

Governor Kelly Appoints Hospital Pharmacists to Kansas Board of Pharmacy
Governor Laura Kelly announced on Tuesday, April 15, that two hospital pharmacists were appointed to the Kansas Board of Pharmacy.

Kansas Age-Friendly Nursing Workforce Forum June 9
The Kansas Nursing Workforce Center and the Kansas 4M Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program are convening an event between nursing educators and long-term care leaders to explore ways to integrate age-friendly education and care.

KHA Member Hospitals Enroll in Maternal Health Patient Safety Initiative
Forty-eight KHA member hospitals have enrolled in the Kansas Perinatal Quality Collaborative Severe Hypertension in Pregnancy Patient Safety Initiative.

Federal and National News
This week's topics include Congress Agrees to a Concurrent Resolution for FY 2026 to 2034, MLN Connects Provider eNews and Before You Go.

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Capitol Comments Articles

The House Select Committee on Government Oversight Meets

(April 23, 2025) – Committee staff and members introduced themselves, approved the rules and discussed the Kansas Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits and federal compliance.

Current Report Articles

President's Perspective – Kansas Hospitals Have an Advocate on the U.S. Senate 340B Bipartisan Working Group

(April 25, 2025) – The 340B program has garnered significant attention at both the state and federal levels. Senator Moran and his bipartisan colleagues established the 340B Working Group to provide c

Media Releases

Hospitals Continue to Keep Kansas Healthy and Economically Strong

(February 13, 2025) – This media release highlights the 2025 report entitled: The Importance of the Health Care Sector to the Kansas Economy, produced by researchers at Institute for Policy & Social Research at the University of Kansas .

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