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.

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.

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.

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.

Health Care Stabilization Fund Board Recap

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

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.

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.

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