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Upcoming Events

Noon Briefing: Modernized Scheduling for VA Community Care Appointments - July 8

Join us for a Noon Briefing on Tuesday, July 8, where KHA will explore how the Department of Veterans Affairs' new External Provider Scheduling program is transforming community care coordination.

Complimentary Health Care Preceptor Academy - July 10

This session supports current and future preceptors by providing valuable educational tools and strategies to strengthen the preceptor-orientee relationship. This interactive program offers practical guidance and resources to enhance your preceptor skills.

New Quality Director's Orientation - July 10-11

The core mission of Kansas hospitals is to deliver the proper care at the right time in the right setting. KHA is committed to helping our members improve the quality of care they provide daily. The KHA Board of Directors has identified patient care that meets the highest safety and quality standards as one of our strategic issues. For more information about this event, contact Karen Braman or Sally Othmer at (785) 233-7436.

HFMA Cost Report Workshop - July 17-18

The Healthcare Financial Management Association is a national organization for healthcare financial management professionals. Its members are employed by hospitals, integrated delivery systems, long-term and ambulatory care facilities, managed care organizations, medical group practices, public accounting and consulting firms, insurance companies, government agencies, and other healthcare organizations.

Complimentary Health Care Preceptor Academy - July 18

This session support current and future preceptors by providing valuable educational tools and strategies to strengthen the preceptor-orientee relationship. This interactive program offers practical guidance and resources to enhance your preceptor skills.

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July 8, 2025

One Big Beautiful Bill Act Signed into Law
President Trump signed the OBBBA on July 4. Attention now shifts to ensuring CMS approves Kansas’ State-Directed Payments.

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Capitol Comments Articles

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 – Striving for a Healthier Kansas

(July 3, 2025) – Health and safety are important priorities for KHA and the members we serve. As the federal administration rolls out the Make America Healthy Again agenda, KHA has been highlighting t

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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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