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KAMMCO Loss Prevention Program - Aug. 26
Register for the evening webinar presentation of the 2025 KAMMCO Loss Prevention program, streamed online via Zoom.
ACHE of Kansas - formerly KAHCE - Education Program - Sept 3
More information on this program and registration is coming soon. For questions, contact Jaron Caffrey at (785) 233-7436, ext. 111 or jcaffrey@kha-net.org.
KHSC Board Meeting - Sept. 3
KHSC is a wholly owned subsidiary of KHA. Therefore, a secondary objective of KHSC is to support KHA in meeting its mission to serve hospitals. Its mission is to provide enhanced value to KHA members through evaluation and endorsement of selected vendors of services needed by the KHA membership. KHSC will be a valuable resource to Kansas health care facilities and the Kansas Hospital Association as they serve their constituents.
KHA Board Meeting - Sept. 3
The Kansas Hospital Association is a voluntary, non-profit organization existing to provide leadership and services to member hospitals. KHA is the lead organization in a group of companies and affiliates that provides a wide array of services to the hospitals of Kansas and the Midwest region. VISION: Optimal Health for Kansans. MISSION: To be the leading advocate and resource for members.
KHA Annual Convention and Trade Show - Sept. 4-5
Mark your calendars and plan to attend the 2025 KHA Annual Convention and Trade Show, Sept. 4-5, at the Hyatt Regency Wichita and Century II Convention Center in Wichita. Watch for more information on our lineup of speakers and tentative agenda. We look forward to seeing you soon in Wichita.
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May 9, 2025

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President's Perspective – KHA Members Advocate in Washington
This week, AHA hosted its Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, DC. In addition to meetings with our federal delegation, KHA members learned about the current political landscape.

 

   

 
KanCare

Provider Tax Update
This week, the 2024 uncompensated care costs pool payments to Prospective Payment System hospitals, funded by the provider tax, were made by Aetna and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kansas.

 

 

 
Salary and Benefits Surveys

2024 American Hospital Association Annual Survey – Responses Due May 31
KHA emailed hospital CEOs and CFOs the materials necessary to complete the 2024 AHA Annual Survey. The survey deadline for completion is May 31.

 

 

 
KHAPAC Grow Your Giving

KHA-PAC Needs You!
The KHA-PAC has a lot of fundraising work to do to reach our goal of raising $175,000 in two years. We selected the theme "Grow Your Giving," and hope it's an invitation to grow your own individual giving.

 

 

 
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340B Day – June 12
Hear from industry experts in areas such as state and federal legislative/regulatory updates, contract pharmacy legislation and how to complete a checkup of your 340B program. There is no cost to attend this event.

 

 

 
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Critical Marketing
At 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20, join KHSC and Critical Marketing, a KHSC partner to learn how they help CAHs stretch their marketing budgets, build community trust and improve health education.

 

 

 
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Recognizing, Managing and Preventing Measles: A Clinical and Public Health Update Webinar – May 22
KAAP and KDHE are hosting a CME session to address the resurgence of measles and equip participants with the tools to recognize, report and manage measles cases effectively.

 

 

 
Volunteers Make a Difference

Interested in Serving Kansas – Apply to Serve on a Board or Commission Today
In Kansas, there are more than 100 boards and commissions that require appointments of more than 1,000 individuals to serve. Professionals from various geographic areas and areas of expertise are needed.

 

 

 
KAMMCO Survey

Take the Survey: Help Shape the Future of KAMMCO
KAMMCO is committed to serving you—not just today, but well into the future. That's why they are asking for a few minutes of your time to complete their 2025 Member Survey.

 

 

 
KHSC Newsletter

KHSC Endorsed Language Translation Provider Increases Footprint
KHSC has enjoyed a three-year partnership with Voyce as its preferred provider of language translation services. Recently, Voyce came together with Cloudbreak Health LLC and their Martti™ system, the first-to-market video remote interpretation.

 

 

 
News

Federal and National News
This week's topics include U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Hospital Challenge to DSH Calculation and MLN Connects Provider eNews. 

 

 

 

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President's Perspective – KHSC Provides Quality Products and Services to KHA Members
(Aug. 22, 2025) – The KHA family includes a number of subsidiary organizations that work in different ways to serve Kansas hospitals. KHSC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of KHA that has been helping Kan
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