Current Report Newsletter – March 20, 2026

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The AHA Regional Policy Board brings together leadership from Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota. These meetings focus on the top health care issues facing hospitals today.

KHA Board Meeting - March 24

KHA has a 21-member board of directors. They meet at least five times a year. Each board member holds three-year terms, with a two-term limit. The board has a composition of members from all geographic areas of Kansas all sizes and types of member hospitals are represented. The board also includes two hospital trustees and two physician members. Other participants include the American Hospital Association delegate.

KCMHC District Council Meeting - March 25

The Kansas City Metropolitan Healthcare Council is a policy division of The Health Alliance of MidAmerica. The Council, formerly known as the Greater Kansas City Health Council, works with local hospitals on areas of collective interest.

KHSC Board Meeting - March 25

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 - March 27

Are you ready to sharpen your skills and take your role as a health care preceptor to the next level? KHA is excited to offer a series of complimentary Health Care Preceptor Academies across the state.

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March 20, 2026

President's Perspective – Supporting Community Health Improvement in Kansas

KHA is one of the founding organizations of Kansas Health Matters, an important tool to help hospitals with community health needs assessments and community health improvement plans. Many members also use this site to collect data needed for grants or other funding applications.

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Invitation to March 25 World Cup Health Care Briefing

KHA members are invited to attend the Kansas City Metropolitan Healthcare Council meeting from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, at the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Board Room.

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2025 American Hospital Association Annual Survey

On March 17, KHA emailed hospital CEOs and CFOs materials needed to complete the 2025 AHA Annual Survey. The data collected provides critical information to KHA for implementing tools and solutions for Kansas hospitals, the KHA Economic Impact Report and to populate information for membership on KHASTAT.

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Board of Pharmacy Authorizes Advanced EMT and Paramedic Access to Automation in Medical Care Facilities

At its February 2026 meeting, the Kansas State Board of Pharmacy adopted guidance regarding access to automated dispensing machines pending further amendments to administrative regulations.

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Health Care Stabilization Fund Board Recap

The Health Care Stabilization Fund Board of Governors met for its quarterly meeting on Thursday, March 12.

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Boards of Pharmacy and Healing Arts Issue Joint Statement Regarding Intravenous Therapy

The Kansas State Board of Pharmacy and the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts released a joint statement addressing critical concerns about patient safety and regulatory compliance related to retail intravenous therapy clinics.

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Attention KAHCC Members – Register Today for the Spring Conference – April 23-24

This year's conference will include more peer-to-peer networking and in-depth discussions on AI, including a hands-on AI workshop and live podcast. It's a great opportunity to explore the AI landscape with professionals and see how your peers are integrating AI into their daily workflows.

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Federal and National News

MLN Connects Provider eNews from the Medicare Learning Network, CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Correction, Guidance to Strengthen Organ Donation Patient Protections and Accountability

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Senate Public Health and Welfare Hears AA Topic and Works Bills

(March 17, 2026) – Today, the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee completed work on HB 2528, SB 522 and held an informational hearing on HB 2368.

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Attention KAHCC Members – Register Today for the Spring Conference – April 23-24

(March 20, 2026) – This year's conference will include more peer-to-peer networking and in-depth discussions on AI, including a hands-on AI workshop and live podcast. It's a great opportunity to explo

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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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