Communications

President's Perspective – Honor Those Who Have Kept Our Nation Strong and Safe

As we prepare to celebrate the Memorial Day weekend, which for many is the unofficial start to summer, I am reminded it is important to remember what this day is all about.

Developing Responsible AI Practices: A Two-Part Webinar Series – Jun. 12 and 30

The June 12 session will cover foundational topics, including key AI concepts and terminology. The June 30 session will build on that information and provide a comprehensive overview of AI management and implementation.

KHA Wishes Tara Mays Well in New Opportunity

We wanted to share with you that Tara Mays has decided to take on a new professional opportunity and will be leaving her role with KHA, effective May 29.

Upcoming Webinar Explores Long-Term Care Risk and Documentation Challenges

KAMMCO members are invited to join an upcoming Lunch-n-Learn webinar focused on risk management and medical malpractice defense in long-term care settings.

Countdown to Kickoff: 2026 FIFA World Cup HCID Preparedness

Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, the National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center is providing an educational webinar at no cost.

Symposium to Bring Regional Health Finance Leaders to Kansas City Region Aug. 3-4

Supported by the Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas Hospital Associations, this symposium offers timely insights and practical tools for hospital leaders responsible for financial performance and payer relationships.

We CARE We VOTE Toolkit Available

The 2026 We CARE We VOTE digital toolkit is available for download. It includes social media messaging and graphics, template letters to employees and trustees, templates for press releases and internal newsletters, posters and more.

Hantavirus and Ebola Outbreak Update

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued an update on May 20, to provide information to clinicians about testing recommendations for patients with suspected hantavirus infection.

KHA Award Nominations Due June 1

The time is now to submit your nominations for the six annual Kansas Hospital Association awards. Help us honor those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.

Updated eCQM Specifications and Implementation Resources for 2027 Reporting/Performance Period

CMS has posted the electronic clinical quality measure specifications for the 2027 reporting/performance period for hospital-inpatient, hospital-outpatient and eligible clinician quality reporting programs.

Health Care Stabilization Fund Board Recap

The Health Care Stabilization Fund Board of Governors met for their quarterly meeting on Thursday, May 14. One of the agenda items was to act on setting the CY2027 surcharge rates.

Share Your Expertise at KHIC 2026

Do you have insights, innovations, or experiences that can help shape a stronger, healthier Kansas? The Kansas Health Opportunities Coalition invites you to submit a speaking proposal for the 2026 Kansas Health Impact Conference on Oct. 29 in Topeka.

HRSA Funding Opportunities

The Health Resources and Services Administration has several open notices of funding opportunities available.

Kratom in Clinical Practice: Preparing for Emerging Kansas Schedule I Legislation

In preparation for recent Kansas legislation that will classify Kratom and its derivative 7-OH as Schedule I controlled substances, the University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita Family and Community Medicine is offering a webinar.

A Million Moments for Maternal Mortality Prevention

Registration is open for A Million Moments for Maternal Mortality Prevention, a conference hosted by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and partners.

AHA Toolkit to Improve Community Health

Explore the American Hospital Association’s updated Community Health Assessment Toolkit.

Federal and National News

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the 2027 notice of benefit and payment parameters.