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The Kansas Small Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP) is a federal-supported program to support small rural hospitals activities related to quality improvement and investments towards meaningful use of health information technology.

Administrative Assistants Educational Program - March 4

This free, interactive session will focus on exchanging best practices, brainstorming and sharing valuable tips. Active participation is encouraged.

Critical Issues Summit - March 5-6

The Critical Issues Summit brings together hospital leadership and trustees from across the state and promotes the importance of good governance practices. This event provides top-notch speakers, educational sessions and discussions on the most critical topics facing hospitals today.

Health Innovations Network of Kansas Board Meeting - March 9

For more information about this meeting, please contact Sarah Gideon, Executive Director, HINK, at (785) 364-6063 or sgideon@stormontvail.org.

Healthworks Board Meeting - March 11

Healthworks has a 13-member board of directors. KHA is the sole member of Healthworks. The directors are KHA members and others who support the vision and values of the Foundation. Since 1969, Healthworks has played an important role in helping KHA achieve its mission and vision.

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July 3, 2025

President's Perspective – Striving for a Healthier Kansas
Health and safety are important priorities for KHA and the members we serve. As the federal administration rolls out the Make America Healthy Again agenda, KHA has been highlighting the great work of our member hospitals.

Price Transparency in 2025: What's Required, What's Coming, What to Do Now
Join CorroHealth experts at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16, as they provide an update on the latest activity surrounding price transparency.

KDHE Seeks Input from Maternal and Child Health Partners
KDHE has created an online survey to collect information, opinions and perspectives from consumers and partners across the state. KDHE invites you to share your input. Please complete the survey by July 11.

CMS Releases ACA Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Final Rule
On June 20, 2025, CMS released the Affordable Care Act Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Final Rule. The CMS Newsroom provided the following summary.

Mandate to Waive Cost-Sharing for Preventive Care Upheld
On Friday, June 27, the Supreme Court backed a mandate for preventive services to be cost-free if supported by an expert panel.

KDHE Semmelweis Times Focuses on Infection Prevention
KDHE's quarterly publication, Semmelweis Times, provides insight into Kansas health care-associated infections, Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Stewardship Efforts with a One Health Focus.

Show Your Support of the KHA-PAC
Rock Chalk Jayhawk! It's time to show your KU pride and support the KHA-PAC in style!

ACOG Releases Guidance for Tailored Prenatal Care Delivery
In a recent announcement, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists released guidance on Tailoring Prenatal Care Delivery for Pregnant Individuals.

CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Issues Joint Statement
Following their meeting on June 25-26, the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices issued a joint statement summarizing the committee's recommendations.

Federal and National News
This week's topics include CMS Center Issues Updates to State Operations Manual Procedures for Complaint Investigations, TJC Launches Transformative Approach to Health Care Accreditation, CMS Releases Medicare CY 2026 ESRD and HHA Payment and Policy Updates, Medicare Fraud Involving Phishing and Medicare Diabetes Payment Rates.

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House Select Committee on Government Oversight Meets to Review Issues

(Feb. 27, 2026) – Today, the House Select Committee on Government Oversight met to review issues previously before the committee, including a presentation by KDADS and DCF Secretary Laura Howard, who

Current Report Articles

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

(Feb. 27, 2026) – It is hard to believe that the halfway point of the Kansas Legislative session known as "turnaround" is behind us.

Media Releases

Even in Financially Challenging Times, Hospitals Continue to Keep Kansas Healthy and Economically Strong

(Feb. 3, 2026) – A vigorous health care system is essential not only for the health and welfare of community residents, but also to enhance economic opportunity. Even as Kansas hospitals are faced with an increasingly challenging financial environment, they continue to make an essential economic impact to Kansas communities.

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