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Virtual Health Care Career Day - Video Interest Webinar - Aug. 5

For more information on this event, contact Jaron Caffrey at (785) 233-7436, ext. 111 or jcaffrey@kha-net.org.

Pioneer Health Network Board Meeting - Aug. 6

PHN is a consortium of 22 hospitals serving over 150,000 people in Western Kansas. Its central office is located on the campus of St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. The network's purpose is to provide a mechanism for its members to collaborate and pool resources. PHN partners with various organizations and agencies to leverage economies of scale and bring added value to its members.

KHC Summit on Quality - Aug. 7

The Summit on Quality is an educational event drawing health care leaders from across Kansas. In its 16th year in 2025, Summit programming is designed to engage and connect a wide range of health care professionals

Sunflower Health Network Board Meeting - Aug. 7

The Sunflower Health Network is a not-for-profit organization that consists of 26 counties located primarily in North Central and North West Kansas. Sunflower Health Network's (SHN) specific purpose is to improve the population's health status. The 26 member hospitals, in conjunction with their medical staff, have developed a network that fosters cooperation and coordination. The priority has been to enhance the integration of health-related services among the SHN member communities.

Health Care Preceptor Academy - Aug. 8

Our Preceptor Academy team has formed a collaboration with the Midwest Clinical Instruction Regional Network to provide updated materials, content, and support for our Health Care Preceptor Academy. Preceptors assume the vital role of orienting new staff to their roles, as well as onboarding them to the department's and organization's culture.

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August 1, 2025

Senate Prepares for August Recess
Congress is about to enter fully into its August recess. Yesterday, the Senate Appropriations Committee ended on a high note by marking up the FY 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations bill. The Senate will shortly join the House on its traditional summer break, which started earlier than expected last week. Both Chambers are in recess until the Tuesday after Labor Day.

Hospitals Encouraged to Respond to Proposed Medicare Funding Clawback
As part of the 2026 OPPS Proposed Rule, CMS proposes to accelerate the timeline for clawing back hospital funds resulting from the agency's previous unlawful 340B Drug Pricing Program between calendar years 2018 and 2022, as well as to conduct a drug acquisition cost survey.

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Senate Government Efficiency Committee Meets

(May 14, 2025) – This week, the Senate Government Efficiency Committee reviewed a list of hundreds of items submitted to the public portal.

Current Report Articles

President's Perspective – A Perspective from Your KHA Board Chair

(Aug. 1, 2025) – Guest columnist George Stover, CEO, Rice Community Health, Lyons, shares insights from his first seven months as chair of the KHA Board of Directors. He highlights the dedication and

Media Releases

KHA Media Release - Senator Jerry Moran Convenes Town Hall with Hospital Leaders

(July 3, 2025) – Kansas hospitals appreciated the invitation from Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) to join a virtual town hall to discuss the Budget Reconciliation Bill. The U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which is now headed to President Trump for his signature.

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