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July 25, 2025

President's Perspective – Harold Courtois to Receive the Charles S. Billings Award
The Billings Award was established to recognize individuals who provide distinguished and outstanding service to Kansas healthcare. We are honored to announce that Harold Courtois is the 45th recipient of this award.

Provider Assessment Update
KHA continues to await CMS's approval of the 2025 Preprint, which will enable KDHE to draw down the federal match for our provider tax revenues.

Reserve Your Seat at a Complimentary Health Care Preceptor Academy!
Are you ready to elevate your role as a health care preceptor to the next level? KHA is offering a series of complimentary Health Care Preceptor Academies across the state, and the seats are filling quickly!

Kickoff Webinar at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 31: Hospital Bed Capacity Project
A webinar will be hosted to introduce Kansas hospitals to the CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network Connectivity Initiative: Hospital Bed Capacity Project. 

Participate in the 2026 Virtual Health Care Career Day
KHA, the Kansas Department of Education and the Kansas Board of Regents are hosting the fourth annual Virtual Health Care Career Day on Feb. 18, 2026. We are soliciting applications from Kansas hospitals to profile one of the eight featured health careers for this event.

De-Escalation Techniques to Address Workplace Violence – AHA Webinar Aug. 13
This session will explore strategies and proven de-escalation techniques tailored to the unique challenges of health care settings.

KONL Logo Contest
KONL is launching a logo design contest to create a new, modern, professional and recognizable logo that reflects KONL's mission to support nurse leaders across Kansas.

Health Observances and Recognition Days for August
Supporting KHA's vision, "Optimal Health for Kansans and 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
This week's topics include CMS: 2.8 Million Potentially Enrolled in Multiple Medicaid, Marketplace Plans and MLN Connects Provider eNews Available.