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August 15, 2025

President's Perspective – KHA Distinguished Health Care Advocate – Rep. Derek Schmidt
The KHA Distinguished Health Care Advocate Award honors those providing an exemplary contribution to the health and well-being of the people of Kansas through their leadership in public, political or policy areas. This year's honoree is Rep. Derek Schmidt.

KHA Annual Convention and Trade Show
We encourage you to register and join us for the 2025 KHA Annual Convention and Trade Show, where nearly 175 professional exhibitors will showcase state-of-the-art products and services.

Provider Assessment Update
Monday, Aug. 11, KDHE submitted the response to the latest round of questions on the 2025 provider assessment preprint to CMS.

Administrative Professional Networking Roundtable Zoom Meeting – Sept. 17
There's still time for administrative professionals and executive assistants to register for the next KHA Administrative Professional Networking Roundtable Zoom Meeting from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17.

Registration Open! Foundations of Leadership Training – Sept. 18-19
This day-and-a-half-long session, on Sept. 18 and 19 in Wichita, is an initiative developed with the guidance of KHA's Hospital Physician Leadership Committee in partnership with the Kansas Leadership Center.

KHA-PAC Festivities at Convention
Do you have a fabulous silent auction item you would be willing to share with the KHA-PAC during the convention? The time is now to get your silent auction items ready for a big year for the KHA-PAC.

AHA Releases Toolkits for Care Transitions of Patients with Opioid and Stimulant Use Disorder
Bridge to Care includes three toolkits for transitioning patients with opioid use disorder and stimulant use disorder across the inpatient, primary care and pharmacy settings.

KSHIMSS Luncheon and Educational Session at KHA Convention
KSHIMSS invites those attending the KHA Annual Convention to attend their luncheon and educational session, AI – What We Think We Know.

KAHPAM 2025 Fall Workshop – Sept. 19
KAHPAM is pleased to announce the 2025 KAHPAM Fall Workshop at the Hilton Garden Inn & Convention Center in Salina. This workshop will be in-person and include presentations from CorroHealth, Pinnacle Healthcare Advisors, KHA, as well as a roundtable discussion.

Warning about Narcan Effectiveness in 'Purple' Fentanyl
Our partners at the Kansas City Regional Fusion Center shared, 'Purple' Fentanyl Found in Omaha, from the Omaha Police Department, about a new type of street drug referred to as 'purple' fentanyl. 

Agency for Healthcare Research and Safety Program for HAI Prevention
The AHRQ Safety Program for Healthcare-Associated Infection is now recruiting hospitals for its next CAUTI cohort. Eligible hospitals must have adult ICUs and non-ICUs, at least 50 total beds and five beds per unit.

FDA Requires Major Changes to Opioid Pain Medication Labeling
Last week, the FDA announced the agency is requiring safety labeling changes for all opioid pain medications.

Current Issues in Vaccines Webinar – Aluminum Adjuvants: Separating Fact from Fear
In this Current Issues in Vaccines webinar, Dr. Paul Offit will discuss Aluminum Adjuvants: Separating Fact from Fear. Free continuing education credits will be offered.

August Is National Immunization Awareness Month
National Immunization Awareness Month highlights the importance of routine vaccines to protect people of all ages from vaccine-preventable diseases. 
 

Federal and National News
This week's topics include MLN Connects Provider eNews.