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January 16, 2026

 

President's Perspective – Federal Advocacy Efforts

Our visits to DC this week were well-timed, as the federal government's current funding statute expires on Jan. 30, 2026, and lawmakers are scrambling to reach a deal to extend EPTC. Our delegation is working on this issue and others, including Kansas' provider tax, REH flexibilities, 340B protection and RHTP implementation.

 

 

 
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Registration Now Open for 2026 Critical Issues Summit for Hospital Boards

Registration and the full agenda are now available for the KHA's 2026 Critical Issues Summit for Hospital Boards, on March 5 and 6, at the Hyatt Regency Wichita.

 

 

 
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HHS Signals Plans to Drop 340B Rebate Pilot Appeal

In its Jan. 12 filing with the First Circuit Court of Appeals, HHS said it plans to drop its appeal of an order blocking the 340B rebate pilot. The filing also said HHS is in discussions with AHA about "returning the approvals challenged in this litigation to the agency for reconsideration."

 

 

 
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Building a Healthier Workplace to Strengthen Workforce Retention

KHA appreciates the opportunity to highlight workforce strategies that honor employees, providers or volunteers who make significant contributions to the well-being, retention or recruitment of health care workers at their facility. Thank you to Osborne County Memorial Hospital for sharing their strategies.

 

 

 
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Trainings and Resources Are Available to Prepare for FIFA World Cup 2026™

Kansas City is serving as a host city for FIFA World Cup 26™. Hospitals and health systems across the bistate region are working proactively to ensure preparedness for the games this summer that will bring international fans, increased travel and heightened public health considerations.

 

 

 
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Infectious Disease Preparedness 2026 ECHO

Four sessions remain of the Infectious Disease Preparedness 2026 ECHO. KDHE and The University of Kansas Health System have teamed up to provide Infectious Disease Preparedness 2026 ECHO: Game Plan for Health!

 

 

 
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AHA, Other Groups Push Back on CMS over Drug Acquisition Cost Survey Communication

In a Jan. 12 letter to CMS, AHA and other organizations representing more than 3,000 hospitals requested CMS correct statements the agency has made that wrongly suggest hospitals are required to complete the OPPS Drug Acquisition Cost Survey.

 

 

 
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Save the Date – Kansas Rural Maternal Health Symposium – March 27

The 2026 Kansas Rural Maternal Health Symposium brings together experts to share trends, clinical updates and strategies to improve care.

 

 

 
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Safe Kids Kansas New Resource

Safe Kids Kansas is excited to share a new flyer and poster to help expecting parents prepare in the weeks leading up to their baby's arrival.

 

 

 
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Federal and National News

MLN Connects Provider eNews from the Medicare Learning Network and Before You Go.

 

 

 
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