KHA's Federal Advocate - December 3, 2025

Upcoming Events

We are excited to offer the membership the opportunity to discuss some of the challenges and opportunities at your hospitals with policymakers. This year, we are excited to host legislative dinners throughout the state featuring interactive conversations about hospital challenges.

Health Innovations Network of Kansas Board Meeting - Dec. 8

For more information about this meeting, please contact Sarah Gideon, Executive Director, HINK, at (785) 364-6063 or sgideon@stormontvail.org.

Healthworks Board Meeting - Dec. 10

Healthworks has a 13-member board of directors. KHA is the sole member of Healthworks. The directors are KHA members and others who support the vision and values of the Foundation. Since 1969, Healthworks has played a crucial role in supporting KHA in achieving its mission and vision.

KHA Legislative Dinner - Dec. 10

2025 All Payers Workshop - Dec. 11-12

HFMA empowers healthcare financial professionals with the tools and resources they need to overcome today's toughest challenges. For more information regarding this event, contact Dee Lewis at (785) 233-7436, ext. 110 or dlewis@kha-net.org.

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December 3, 2025

CMS Issues OPPS Final Rule and Expands Site-Neutral Payments and Hospital Price Transparency

CMS finalized a 2.6 percent OPPS rate increase, expanded site-neutral payment reductions for drug administration services and strengthened price transparency requirements, including disclosure of actual dollar values.

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Capitol Comments Articles

The Special Committee on State Budget Meets on Human Services

(Nov. 25, 2025) – Today, the Special Committee on State Budget met to discuss social services budgets.

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President's Perspective – Grateful for Your Gifts

(Nov. 28, 2025) – The KHA staff extends its gratitude to Kansas hospital teams for their unwavering dedication and tireless efforts every day. Your commitment to care, compassion and healing is a gift

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Scholarships Awarded from Kansas Health Care Organizations

(Oct. 13, 2025) - Healthworks is pleased to announce the successful completion of the 24th Annual Health Care Scholarship Program. Healthworks partnered with the Kansas Hospital Human Resources Association and the Kansas Association of Health Care Executives to provide 26 scholarships totaling $36,000.

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