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Upcoming Events

Management and Leadership Training Webinar Series - Part 2 - Staying Compliant: Top 10 Risk Areas Every Health Care Manager Should Know Jan. 27

The Kansas Hospital Association is offering a four-part Management Development Webinar Series designed to equip both new and experienced managers with the essential nuts and bolts of effective management.

New CEO Orientation - Jan. 29-30

This event brings together Kansas health care CEOs new to their position or those wanting a refresher on the services KHA offers.

KHSC Board Meeting - Jan. 29

KHSC is a wholly owned subsidiary of KHA. Therefore, a secondary objective of KHSC is to support KHA in meeting its mission of serving hospitals. Its mission is to provide enhanced value to KHA members by evaluating and endorsing selected vendors of services needed by the KHA membership. KHSC will be a valuable resource to Kansas healthcare facilities and the Kansas Hospital Association as they serve their constituents.

KHA Health Care Preceptor Academy - Feb. 3

The Health Care Preceptor Academy is designed to engage and grow current and future preceptors with key education tools and strategies to foster a strong preceptororientee relationship. This interactive program provides information and practical tools to improve preceptor abilities. As a preceptor, you can make a difference in how a new employee adjusts to your hospital.

Quality Corner Call - Feb. 3

Quality Corner Calls are offered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Healthworks and focus on quality improvement activities consistent with the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Grant Program.

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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.

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Capitol Comments Articles

Senate Ways and Means Human Services Subcommittee Works KDHE Budget Without Additions

(Jan. 23, 2026) - Today, the Senate Ways and Means Human Services Subcommittee met to hear public and Kansas Hospital Association staff and members requests to adjust the budget of the Division of Hea

Current Report Articles

President's Perspective – KHA Members Meet in Topeka to Advocate on Health Care Policies

(Jan. 23, 2025) – Nearly 150 hospital leaders and advocates participated in KHA's Advocacy Day. The event offers hospital advocates and their elected officials the opportunity to discuss the health ca

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2026 KHA Board Chair

(Jan. 6, 2026) - Tammy Peterman, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer of The University of Kansas Health System, and President of the health system's Kansas City Division, was elected 2026 Chair of the Kansas Hospital Association Board of Directors.

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