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February 2021

Board Leadership Is Essential to COVID-19 Recovery and Success
This feature article highlights many of the trends your organization will likely face in the coming year as America recovers and responds to COVID-19.
 

Register Today for a Critical Issues Trustee Webinar
During this webinar, Improving Governance Performance and Leadership Development, we discuss best governance practices highlighting state and national tools and resources to guide strong board discussions, deliberations and decisions.
 

Regional Conversations on Rural Health Care in Kansas
KHA, in partnership with the Kansas Health Foundation, United Methodist Health Ministry Fund and the KU Public Management Center, is hosting series of Regional Conversations on Rural Health Care in Kansas in February and March.
 

KHA Advocacy Briefing – Feb. 12
During this webinar, participants receive an update on the 2021 Legislature's progress on the extension of the COVID-19 response legislation.
 

2021 State Legislative Session Priorities
During the 2021 legislative session, the KHA legislative platform includes priorities ensuring Kansas hospitals are able to meet the health care needs of their community in the COVID-19 environment.
 

KHA Federal Legislative Priorities for the 117th Congress
While the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic colors every current issue in health care, the scope of challenges faced by the state's hospitals will not end when vaccines provide for herd immunity. This article highlights federal advocacy issues identified by KHA to address with the Kansas Congressional Delegation this year.
 

Trustees Play an Essential Role in Advocacy
As a trustee, you play an important role in advocating for your hospital. KHA provides some direct opportunities at the state and federal level for you to express your thoughts on policies important to your community.
 

Hospitals Keep Kansas Healthy and Economically Strong
KHA works yearly with the Office of Local Government, K-State Research and Extension, to produce The Importance of the Health Care Sector to the Kansas Economy.
 

Board Education Videos and Board Discussion Guides
The KHA Hospital Governance Task Force has recommended KHA provide trustee educational videos and board discussion guides for use at hospital board meetings.
 

Making Innovation a Priority
It's human nature to want to help others and solve problems. Crises like the COVID-19 pandemic are a perfect environment to spark innovation and develop new solutions.
 

How COVID-19 May Change Health Care Permanently
The American Hospital Association 2021 Environmental Scan predicts 10 ways that COVID-19 may change health care permanently.