Communications

President's Perspective – Kansas Legislature – Into the Second Half of the Session

It is hard to believe that the halfway point of the Kansas Legislative session known as "turnaround" is behind us.

Planning Continues as Base Camps Set

Planning continues as we approach 100 days from the start of the FIFA World Cup 26™. The wait is over to learn which teams have selected the Kansas City area as their base camp.

KHA HIDI Discharge Data Submission Review Webinar – March 19

Please join Kansas Hospital Association staff from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, for a review of the Kansas hospital inpatient and outpatient data submission process.

CMS Requests Information to Uncover Suspicious Health Care

CMS seeks comments to help develop regulations and process changes to reduce fraud and uncover suspicious health care practices.

Compassion as a Strategy: A Leadership Approach to Strengthening the Nursing Workforce and Patient Care – March 3

This webinar explores compassion not, as an individual trait, but as a strategic leadership lever that directly influences workforce well-being, patient outcomes and organizational performance.

Richard J. Umbdenstock Next Generation Leadership Scholarship

This scholarship is open to emerging leaders at AHA member hospitals and health systems, as well as state hospital associations committed to advancing innovative solutions that improve access to care.

Lines at Risk, Leaders Respond: Driving Safer Peripheral IV Standards Webinar – March 11

This webinar will examine the risks associated with PIVCs, explore potential changes to reporting requirements and share how one facility proactively monitors and prevents infections.

HIMSS Kansas Chapter 2026 Conference – April 23-24

Themed "Red, White & Health IT" as we look ahead to America's 250th anniversary, this year's event celebrates innovation and the future of health care technology.

Health Observances and Recognition Days for March

Supporting KHA's vision, "Optimal Health for Kansans and Kansas Hospitals," KHA is sharing SHSMD's Health Observance Calendar as a tool for planning your health events, internal and external communications and social media campaigns.

Federal and National News

2026 Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Application Cycle Is Now Open, TJC, NQF Align Sentinel Events and Serious Reportable Events Lists, NFPA Seeks Public Comments on Weapons Detection Amendment, ASHE Shares Results of 2026 Hospital Construction Survey and Before You Go.