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July 18, 2025

President's Perspective – Exemplary Trustees Will Be Recognized at the KHA Convention
Hospitals across the state nominated individuals for the Trustee of the Year Award because they routinely go above and beyond the call of duty. Seven trustees from hospitals and health systems across Kansas were nominated as Trustees of the Year.

KHA Annual Convention and Trade Show – Additional Education Opportunities
Make the most of your time at KHA's Annual Convention and attend one of the excellent sessions planned by our allied organizations. Most are open to all convention attendees! View the convention handbook for more information.

Kickoff Webinar at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 31: Hospital Bed Capacity Project
A webinar will be hosted to introduce Kansas hospitals to the CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network Connectivity Initiative: Hospital Bed Capacity Project. 

Put Me in Coach – Nominate Your Hospital's Advocacy All-Star!
KHA is gearing up for its next Advocacy All-Star Training, Oct. 20-22, designed for hospital champions who want to sharpen their advocacy skills and help protect access to healthcare in Kansas communities.

APS Seeks a Director of Client Services
The director of client services serves APS members by providing consultative support to participants with Supply Chain Analytics, as well as communicating solutions and strategies relating to APS and the Vizient contracts.

Get the Heck into Dodge: KHA-PAC Poker Run Promises Wild West Fun!
Grab your hats, rally your posse and make plans to saddle up for the KHA-PAC Poker Run, Sept. 22 at the legendary Boot Hill Museum in Dodge City! This ain't your run-of-the-mill poker night. It's a wild Western adventure where every card brings you closer to victory (and a mighty fine prize!).

AHA Leadership Experience 2025
The AHA Leadership Experience is designed to help participants develop a new professional strategy for navigating the demands of a fast-paced and relentless health care environment.

CMS Releases Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
On July 14, CMS released the calendar year 2026 proposed rule for updates to the Physician Fee Schedule payments, Medicare Shared Savings Program and Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program.

CMS Releases OPPS Proposed Rule
On July 15, 2025, CMS released the calendar year 2026 proposed rule for the Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System, Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System and Hospital Price Transparency. 

Kansas Farm Bureau Campaign School Opportunities
If you're considering running for state legislature, school board, county commission or other public office, Kansas Farm Bureau's Campaign School Mini Sessions can teach you the nuts and bolts of campaigning and help you execute a winning campaign.

Pfizer Voluntary Recall of Bicillin-LA
This week, KDHE issued a HAN alert regarding Pfizer's urgent recall of certain lots of Bicillin-LA (Penicillin G Benzathine Injectable Suspension).

June KPQC Learning Forum Available Online
The June Kansas Perinatal Quality Collaborative Learning Forum on Connections – Kansas Connecting Communities & Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, featuring Alexis Tibbits and Hannah Figgs-Hoard, is now available online.

Federal and National News
This week's topics include MLN Connects Provider eNews.