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(Nov. 13, 2026) – On Nov. 19, KHA and its members will celebrate National Rural Health Day, honoring the efforts of rural health care providers, communities, organizations, State Offices of Rural Health and other stakeholders dedicated to addressing the unique health care needs of rural America.
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(Nov. 13, 2026) – The Immunize Kansas Coalition, of which KHA is a founding member, has released Vaccine Fears Overturned by Facts and supporting resources to share with parents and caregivers who may have questions about vaccines. Visit the VFOF webpage to explore these resources and more!
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(Nov. 13, 2026) – The Workforce Strategies Award recognizes a team of employees, providers or volunteers who have significantly contributed to the well-being, retention or recruitment at their facility. This week, KHA is recognizing the Employee Morale Group at Wilson Medical Center, Neodesha.
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(Nov. 13, 2026) – On Oct. 28, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released the calendar year 2027 End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System final rule, which updates payment rates and policies under the ESRD PPS for dialysis services furnished to Medicare beneficiaries in 2027.
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(Nov. 13, 2026) – National Injury Prevention Day educates families and community leaders about ways to create and support safer environments. This is the seventh year for this annual observance, which shines a light on the importance of injury and violence prevention.
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(Nov. 13, 2026) – Learn more about Lasting Drug Savings, Rural Health Transformation Awards, Patient Care Proposed Rule, Legislation Limits Medicare Eligibility, Expert Panel Nominations for Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities PPS, Medicare Participation Announcement for CY 2027, New Ways to Support Patients with Chronic Conditions, Medicare-Funded Physician Residency Positions Awarded, Clinical Lab Improvement Amendments
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(Nov. 6, 2026) – Earlier this week, the Kansas Hospital Association Board of Directors met in person for the final time before the end of 2026. Included in this article are the meeting highlights.
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(Nov. 6, 2026) – Join KHA on Nov. 19 in Hays for the 2026 Rural Health Symposium! Explore timely rural health care issues, connect with colleagues and gain practical insights to strengthen rural hospitals. Register today!
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(Nov. 6, 2026) – Healthworks is excited to partner with RevSUPPORT, a division of Marting Law, LLC, to provide Kansas rural hospitals with specialized revenue cycle assistance, claims support and education through the Rural Health Transformation Program.
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(Nov. 6, 2026) – The workshop features presentations from WPS, KDHE, the Kansas Division of Workers' Compensation, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, Turquoise Health, KHA, KanCare MCOs (Healthy Blue, Sunflower Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare), Great Plains Health Alliance and Medicare Commercial Insurers (Ambetter/Wellcare and UHC).
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