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 Advocate Award Media Release 2024.pdf
(Aug. 26, 2024) – The Kansas Hospital Association Distinguished Health Care Advocate Award honors individuals, organizations or groups who provide an exemplary contribution to the health and well-being of the people of Kansas through their leadership in public, political or policy areas.
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Visionary Award Media Release - Richard Muma.pdf
(Aug. 19, 2024) – The Kansas Hospital Association is pleased to announce that the 2024 Donald A. Wilson Visionary Award will be awarded to Richard Muma, PhD, MPH, PA-C, president of Wichita State University, Wichita.
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KHA Media Release - Understand Your Options Before Open Enrollment.pdf
(Aug. 15, 2024) – Medicare open enrollment is scheduled to run Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. That’s when seniors can switch coverage between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage or change a prescription drug plan.
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Billings Award Media Release Dennis Franks.pdf
(Aug. 7, 2024) – The Charles S. Billings Award recognizes distinguished service and outstanding contributions to the field of health care in Kansas. Franks has served as the CEO at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center since 2006.
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KHA Media Release - We Care We Vote.pdf
(June 19, 2024) – As the road to the 2024 election narrows, many voters are thinking about which leaders will work to protect Kansas hospitals and the communities they serve. Among them, of course, are thousands of Kansas hospital employees. KHA has launched We CARE We VOTE, a campaign to engage hospital employees in connecting the issues to the candidates and casting informed votes in 2024.
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KHA Media Release - KHA Encourages Kansans to Celebrate Hospital Week 2024.pdf
(May 6, 2024) – National Hospital Week, May 12-18, 2024, celebrating hospitals, health systems and the individuals who support the health and well-being of their communities.
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KHA Media Release - Health Care Workforce Report 2024.pdf
(April 24, 2024) – KHA has published its annual Kansas Health Care Workforce Report. The report utilizes data gathered from various sources to illustrate health care workforce challenges. Kansas hospitals are beginning to see less vacancies, although workforce needs are still great.
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Economic Impact of Hospitals and Health Care Media Release - 2024.pdf
(March 6, 2024) – This media release highlights the 2024 report entitled: The Importance of the Health Care Sector to the Kansas Economy, produced by researchers at Institute for Policy & Social Research at the University of Kansas .
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KHA Board - Olm-Shipman Chair.pdf
(Jan. 15, 2024) – Robert Olm-Shipman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Saint Luke’s South Hospital, was recently elected Chair of the Kansas Hospital Association Board of Directors. The election took place during the association's annual meeting in Wichita. The 21-member governing body oversees the organization’s strategic activities.
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Leadership Institute Media Advisory 2023.pdf
(Sept. 25, 2023) – The KHA Leadership Institute graduated its 21st class of 30 students on Sept. 7, at the KHA Annual Convention and Trade Show in Wichita, Kansas. Students were nominated by their hospital's CEO to be part of this select group. They represent the future leaders of Kansas hospitals.
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