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(Aug. 14, 2026) – Kansas now ranks 13th in the nation for breastfeeding initiation, according to the State of Breastfeeding in Kansas 2026 Report. This marks a significant improvement from last year's 26th-place ranking.
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(Aug. 14, 2026) – The 2026 KAHPAM Fall Workshop is Sept. 18 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Salina. Presentations will be provided by Marting Law, PMMC, ARSI, the Kansas Department of Administration and KHA, as well as a roundtable discussion.
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(Aug. 14, 2026) – HRSA Releases Notice About 340B Program Rebate Model
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(Aug. 7, 2026) – KHA recognizes hospital boards that provide an exemplary contribution through their leadership and governance. Hospitals nominated boards that demonstrate great leadership, give back to their communities and routinely go beyond the call of duty.
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(Aug. 7, 2026) – After a full day of learning, networking and exploring the trade show, join us for one of the most anticipated events of the 2026 KHA Annual Convention and Trade Show, the convention party and KHA lounge!
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(Aug. 7, 2026) – Excitement is building for the Annual KHA-PAC Golf Scramble, taking place Monday, Aug. 24, in Salina. Register by Aug. 17. Members are also encouraged to donate items for the KHA-PAC Silent Auction at the KHA Annual Convention and Trade Show.
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(Aug. 7, 2026) – More than 280 Kansas hospitals and clinics have enrolled in the Rural Health Transformation Program Evidence-Based Practice Program. Training and data submission is underway in the new QHi Encounter Entry tool for collecting the program's 15 performance measures.
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(Aug. 7, 2026) – Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. Infection occurs through ingestion of contaminated food or water. In Kansas, an average of 44 cases is reported each year. In 2025, only 31 cases were reported. So far this year, 461 cases have been reported in Kansas.
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(Aug. 7, 2026) – A newly licensed Kansas LPN, or an LPN transferring from another state, may not perform IV therapy in Kansas until the IV-therapy designation appears on the nurse's Kansas Board of Nursing license verification record.
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