President's Perspective – Ongoing Efforts on the Rural Health Transformation Program

It is exciting to see the activities of the RHTP in the early stages of implementation. Over the next several months, there will be several opportunities for hospitals to engage and leverage the available programs. Recently, KDHE shared details on four of the seven priority programs slated for early implementation.

Contracts to Cash: Turning Rates into Reality – Revenue Cycle Webinar – March 26

This webinar, scheduled from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Mar. 26, will help attendees identify hidden revenue leaks and explain plan types and payer rules that affect reimbursement.

ECHO Health Salon for the Heartland

Register now for the free webinar series Ready, Set, Go! Health Security Salon for the Heartland. This six-month ECHO series is hosted by the Region 7 Regional Emerging Special Treatment Center at the University of Nebraska/Nebraska Medicine.

Drone Technology Workshop – April 2

The Kansas Department of Transportation is hosting a Drone Technology Workshop from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on April 2 in Liberal, to introduce participants to leveraging emerging aviation technologies for immediate and near-team benefits.

KSBHA Continues Limited Pilot of New Form to Expedite Physician Licensure

The KSBHA introduced a new Postgraduate Training Year 3 Verification Form in 2025 to help streamline physician licensure for eligible applicants. KSBHA is continuing this pilot in 2026.

AHA Urges HRSA to Stop Novo Nordisk 340B Claims Data Submission Policy

This week, AHA sent a letter urging HRSA to stop Novo Nordisk's 340B claims data submission policy from taking effect April 1.

KAMMCO Webinar: Vital Conversations: Improving Interprofessional Communication – March 12

Join KAMMCO staff for a webinar on patient safety exploring how communication breakdowns among health care professionals contribute to preventable harm, sentinel events and malpractice risk – and what organizations can do to reduce errors and improve outcomes.

Forvis Mazars' Achieving Health Podcast Offers Timely Health Care Insights

Forvis Mazars' Achieving Health podcast shares fresh insights on health care's rapid changes, addressing policy shifts, financial challenges, operational hurdles and innovative strategies to help organizations deliver better outcomes for their communities.

KDHE New Resources on Health Care-Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance

KDHE has added several new resources to its Health Care-Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance webpage, Tools and Resources | KDHE, KS.

Kansas Newborn Screening Program Adds Krabbe Disease to Testing Panel

KDHE's Kansas Newborn Screening Program began screening for Krabbe Disease on March 2, as part of the blood spot screening program. With one small blood sample, more than 37 life-altering and life-threatening disorders can be detected.

KCHP and MSHP Partner on 2026 Spring Meeting – March 27-28

The event features a comprehensive agenda for hospital and health system pharmacy staff, including clinical, professional development and operations/administrative tracks.

Registration Now Open – 2026 KONL Spring Conference – April 16-17

This year's theme, Leading with Intention: Tools, Influence and Impact for Today's Nurse Leaders, features a diverse line-up of speakers and sessions focused on empowerment, advocacy, emotional intelligence, professional branding and the future of nursing pathways across Kansas.

Sunflower Chapter HFMA and KAHPAM Spring Conference – April 17-18

Sunflower Chapter HFMA and KAHPAM invite you to attend the April 16-17 Spring Conference at the Hilton Garden Inn and Convention Center in Salina. This is an in-person only event.

Save the Date – 2026 Kansas Immunization Conference – May 19-20

The Kansas Immunization Conference is Kansas' statewide conference for health care professionals who support healthy communities through immunizations.

Federal and National News

MLN Connects Provider eNews from the Medicare Learning Network, CMS Announces Steps to Eliminate Health Care Fraud and Before You Go.