Communications

President's Perspective – Exemplary Boards of Directors to Be Recognized

KHA recognizes hospital boards that provide an exemplary contribution through their leadership and governance. Hospitals nominated boards that demonstrate great leadership, give back to their communities and routinely go beyond the call of duty.

Convention Spotlight: Unwind, Connect and Celebrate at the KHA Lounge

After a full day of learning, networking and exploring the trade show, join us for one of the most anticipated events of the 2026 KHA Annual Convention and Trade Show, the convention party and KHA lounge!

KHA-PAC Upcoming Opportunities – Golf Scramble and Silent Auction

Excitement is building for the Annual KHA-PAC Golf Scramble, taking place Monday, Aug. 24, in Salina. Register by Aug. 17. Members are also encouraged to donate items for the KHA-PAC Silent Auction at the KHA Annual Convention and Trade Show.

QHi Resources to Support the Kansas RHTP EBP Program

More than 280 Kansas hospitals and clinics have enrolled in the Rural Health Transformation Program Evidence-Based Practice Program. Training and data submission is underway in the new QHi Encounter Entry tool for collecting the program's 15 performance measures.

Seeking Hospitals to Profile Careers in the 2027 Virtual Health Care Career Day

Would your hospital like to be featured in our fifth annual Virtual Health Care Career Day on Feb. 17, 2027. Please complete an interest form if you would like to be one of the eight hospitals profiling a health care career. Register here for a required webinar on Aug. 18, 2027, to learn more.

Cyclosporiasis Update from KDHE

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. Infection occurs through ingestion of contaminated food or water. In Kansas, an average of 44 cases is reported each year. In 2025, only 31 cases were reported. So far this year, 461 cases have been reported in Kansas.

KSBN Clarifies Guidance for Newly Licensed and Out-of-State LPNs Performing IV Therapy

A newly licensed Kansas LPN, or an LPN transferring from another state, may not perform IV therapy in Kansas until the IV-therapy designation appears on the nurse's Kansas Board of Nursing license verification record.

KDADS Requests Applications for Dementia-Related Behavior Supports Pilot in Rural Nursing Facilities

This week, KDADS' Commission issued a Request for Applications for the Dementia-Related Behavioral Supports in Rural Nursing Facilities Pilot, a new initiative funded by the federal Rural Health Transformation Program.

State of Nursing Education in Kansas Report Published

The Kansas Nursing Workforce Center released the State of Nursing Education in Kansas report. The report spans 120 pages of charts and information on Kansas nursing education programs, organized by program type (BSN, ADN, PN).

Online Guide Launched for Students Considering Nursing School

Have you visited KansasNursingSchools.com, a free web tool and Kansas Nursing School Guide, which helps prospective students explore nursing education options at all Kansas schools with nursing programs? The new website offers easy access to Kansas nursing school information.

CMS Issues IPPS Final Rule and Expands Mandatory Bundled Payments

CMS finalized the FY 2027 Inpatient Prospective Payment System rule, providing a net 2.3 percent payment increase while expanding mandatory bundled payments nationwide through the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement model beginning in 2028.

Carolyn Boone Lewis Award for Improving Health Outcomes

This national recognition honors organizations that use data-informed, person-centered strategies to improve health outcomes and address disparities.

Federal and National News

CMS Celebrates the Delivery of the Health Technology Ecosystem, SNF VBP2026 Performance Score Reports, Download Your 2025 PEPPER, HRSA Releases Notice About 340B Program Rebate Model, 2025 National Survey on Drug Use and Health Results