Communications

President's Perspective – Join Us in Celebrating National Hospital Week, May 10-16

National Hospital Week is right around the corner, May 10-17. This year's theme, Healing Happens Here, recognizes the amazing people who work in hospitals and health systems. We ask the public to celebrate National Hospital Week by showing support for all health care workers.

New Risk Management Survey Procedures

KDHE's Bureau of Facilities and Licensing has communicated a new risk management survey process. Details can be found in the recording, slides, questions and answers from the March 19 Facilities and Licensing Quarterly Webinar.

Hospital Web and Digital Content Accessibility

WCAG 2.1 Level AA is the technical standard that defines what it means for a website to be accessible to individuals with disabilities – including those who rely on screen readers, keyboard navigation, captions and other assistive tools. 

It's Spring ... Time to Hit the Links with the KHA-PAC!

Spring is in the air, and that means one thing: it's time to dust off your clubs and get ready for one of the most fun events of the year! The KHA-PAC Annual Golf Scramble is back, and we're teeing off on Aug. 24 at the beautiful Salina Country Club.

2026 Compensation Survey Results Now Available

The 2026 Compensation Survey results are now available and have been shared with participating KHA members to support informed compensation decisions across the market.

New Strategy Guide Published on Graduate Medical Education

The guide provides step-by-step insights into coordinating a statewide approach to build a stronger physician training pipeline.

APS Is Hosting a Re-Introductory Webinar for Allied Business Solutions

APS is hosting a re-introductory webinar, How to Cut Telecom Expenses and Get Refunds Back at No Cost, for vendor Allied Business Solutions at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 27.

Drug Testing and Trends at the KBI Laboratory: Partnerships and Progress – April 23

DCCCA, a Kansas-based substance use disorder treatment provider, and KHA are cohosting a community of practice webinar from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on April 23. Patrick Porubski from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation will present "Drug Testing and Trends at the KBI Laboratory: Partnerships and Progress."

Paul Laybourne Symposium on Child Psychiatry 2026 – April 24

A combination of nationally known and local experts will share evidence-based information for evaluation and treatment that is important for mental health professionals working with children and adolescents.

Stronger Together for Kansas Moms and Babies: KPQC Spring Conference – May 1

This conference will feature a panel discussion on pediatric and maternal vaccines, presentations on peripartum cardiomyopathy and maternal cardiac risk factors, breakout sessions and a KPQC celebration of success.

Nurse Licensure Compact Educational Webinar Series

The Nurse Licensure Compact continues to provide valuable resources to assist nurses, employers and regulators in understanding multistate licensure. As part of this effort, NLC offers a series of free, topic-specific educational webinars that deliver timely information and practical insights.

APS Welcomes New Vendor, Clear Health, Inc., to Its Roster of Services Provided to Hospitals

Clear Health, Inc., is a health care payments platform that simplifies patient billing and collections. It helps hospitals, surgery centers and medical groups offer upfront pricing, automate collections and deliver a better patient financial experience—all before care is delivered.

Federal and National News

MLN Connects Provider eNews from the Medicare Learning Network, AbbVie Sues to Restrict 340B Definition of Patient, CMS Releases Rural Health Transformation Program Frequently Asked Questions, CMS Releases Proposed Medicare Inpatient and Long-term Care Hospital PPS Payment and Policy Updates for FFY 2027, CMS Releases Proposed Rule to Establish Deadlines for Payers to Issue Prior Authorization for Drugs