President's Perspective – National Rural Health Day Marks Its 15th Anniversary

On Nov. 19, KHA and its members will celebrate National Rural Health Day, honoring the efforts of rural health care providers, communities, organizations, State Offices of Rural Health and other stakeholders dedicated to addressing the unique health care needs of rural America.

Immunize Kansas Coalition Releases Second Edition of Popular Vaccine Fears Overturned by Facts Booklet

The Immunize Kansas Coalition, of which KHA is a founding member, has released Vaccine Fears Overturned by Facts and supporting resources to share with parents and caregivers who may have questions about vaccines. Visit the VFOF webpage to explore these resources and more!

Wilson Medical Center Builds Workplace Connections that Extend Beyond Hospital Walls

The Workforce Strategies Award recognizes a team of employees, providers or volunteers who have significantly contributed to the well-being, retention or recruitment at their facility. This week, KHA is recognizing the Employee Morale Group at Wilson Medical Center, Neodesha.

CMS Releases 2027 End-Stage Renal Disease Payment Final Rule

On Oct. 28, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released the calendar year 2027 End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System final rule, which updates payment rates and policies under the ESRD PPS for dialysis services furnished to Medicare beneficiaries in 2027.

Safe Kids Kansas and Partners Shine a Green Light on Injury and Violence Prevention

National Injury Prevention Day educates families and community leaders about ways to create and support safer environments. This is the seventh year for this annual observance, which shines a light on the importance of injury and violence prevention.

Federal and National News

Learn more about Lasting Drug Savings, Rural Health Transformation Awards, Patient Care Proposed Rule, Legislation Limits Medicare Eligibility, Panel Nominations for Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities PPS, Medicare Participation Announcement for CY 2027, New Ways to Support Patients with Chronic Conditions, Medicare-Funded Physician Residency Positions Awarded, Clinical Lab Improvement Amendments, Recommended Preventive Services for Diabetes, CMS Releases Final Rule for Negotiating High-Cost Drugs and Cutting Administrative Requirements for Excellence in Patient Care Proposed Rule