Communications

President's Perspective – Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary

This year is a massive historical milestone for the country: the semiquincentennial. The United States will be marking 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Many fireworks safety resources are available for your use.

What You Need to Know: Week 3 of the FIFA World Cup 26™ Kansas City

With four of six matches completed and the fifth scheduled for tomorrow, care teams remain prepared to treat visitors. To date, health care delivery has continued without significant impact across the region.

Clarification of Direct Supervision Regulation for Fluoroscopy

In the June 19 issue of the Current Report newsletter, KHA shared the Direct Physician Supervision Regulation for Fluoroscopy communication from KDHE's Bureau of Facilities and Licensing.

CMS Launches Medicare GLP-1 Bridge

A new CMS initiative will expand access to GLP-1 drugs for weight management under Medicare. The GLP-1 Bridge will allow eligible Medicare beneficiaries to obtain certain GLP-1 medications for $50 per month.

HRSA Maternal Produce Prescription Funding Opportunity

HRSA has released a Maternal Produce Prescription Program funding opportunity to develop and implement community-based produce prescription programs and related nutrition education for maternal populations at risk of poor health outcomes due to nutrition insecurity and other health-related factors.

2026 Kansas Opioid and Stimulant Conference – Call for Proposals Due July 31

DCCCA invites proposals that are evidence-based or supported by research, promote audience discussion and engagement, reflect cutting-edge content to address the prescription drug and illicit opioid/stimulant epidemic, share new innovations that can be replicated in communities and use a variety of presentation techniques to enhance learning.

Developing Confident, Practice-Ready Nurses

This complimentary joint webinar, presented by AACN and AONL in collaboration with The Health Management Academy, examines findings from the study that reveal what it takes to build and sustain confidence throughout year one.

Special Pathogen Treatment and Network Development Funding Opportunity

The initiative aims to strengthen the NSPS by expanding and enhancing the network of Level 2 Special Pathogen Treatment Centers in the US. Up to 21 health care facilities will be selected to receive $500,000 each, along with NETEC training, assessments, consultation and technical assistance.

Federal and National News

Judge Temporarily Blocks Student Loan Limits for Health Care Professionals, Medicaid Community Engagement Guidance, CY 2027 Proposed Medicare ESRD PPS Payment and Policy Updates.