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(Oct. 2, 2026) – A new report, Innovations in Clinical Ladder Programs: Trends and Strategies, combines national data from 41,500 RNs with insights from nurse leaders across 11 U.S. health systems to examine the link between clinical ladder advancement, professional growth and retention.
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(Oct. 2, 2026) – Effective Sept. 21, CMS transitioned Form CMS-10455 — Report of a Hospital Death Associated with the Use of Restraint or Seclusion — from Qualtrics to the iQIES.
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(Oct. 2, 2026) – Kansas HIMSS has partnered with local cybersecurity professionals to bring cutting-edge insights and real-world strategies. Whether you're looking to strengthen your organization's defenses or sharpen your personal expertise, these sessions are designed to equip you with the tools needed to navigate the ever-changing digital landscape.
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(Oct. 2, 2026) – The Kansas Healthcare Engineers Association enjoyed a successful fall meeting last week in Manhattan. Many valuable topics were presented during the day and a half.
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(Oct. 2, 2026) – California-based Mednition, Inc. has developed an award-winning emergency room triage tool now available to APS members. Mednition's KATE AI targets "the most expensive five minutes" to protect revenue, mitigate uncompensated care and improve outcomes.
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(Oct. 2, 2026) – Medicare Advantage & Medicare prescription drug programs, Laboratory testing, Download Your Q2 FY 2026 PEPPER, CMS Refocuses Medicaid Quality on Health Outcomes, CMS Cancels 315,000 Unauthorized Marketplace Enrollments, and Preliminary CY 2027 Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule Payment Rates.
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(Sept. 25, 2026) – There are currently many issues on the table including, Congress passing a budget and health care-related legislation on rural health, price transparency and Medicare Advantage reform. Now is the time to get involved, ask questions of those seeking office and invite them to your hospital.
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(Sept. 25, 2026) – The Advocacy All-Star program is designed to help Kansas hospital leaders strengthen their advocacy skills, better understand the legislative process and become more effective voices for their hospitals, communities and patients. The program begins Oct. 19-21 in Topeka and continues with participation in KHA Advocacy Day on Jan. 21, 2027.
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(Sept. 25, 2026) – KHA and governWell are pleased to offer members a program designed for trustees in leadership roles, including board chairs, chair-elects or vice-chairs and other officers.
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(Sept. 25, 2026) – This seminar offers members broad information on health care safety, OSHA reporting and changes and trends in Workers' Compensation, along with networking opportunities. It's designed for personnel responsible for employee safety, risk management, implementing policies and reporting Workers' Compensation.
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