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Pneumococcal Vaccine Update for Physicians and Clinicians – April 30

Please join us for a pneumococcal vaccine update webinar on Tuesday, April 30, noon - 1:00 p.m. and hear from Lynn Fisher, MD, family physician and Gretchen Homan, MD, pediatrician, who will provide updates impacting adult pneumococcal vaccine recommendations for adult and pediatric patients, respectively and Monica Pando, RN, VFC coordinator, who will discuss navigating these updates from a clinic perspective.

careLearning Informational Webinar - May 1

In this webinar you will gain practical knowledge of how the careLearning system will help you organize and manage your education. careLearning is non-profit member service of The Kansas Hospital Association and over 40 other state hospital associations.

KARQM Education Program - May 2

The Kansas Association of Risk and Quality Management was created to promote the delivery of quality health care and the practice of risk management in Kansas health care facilities. Membership includes risk and quality management professionals in health care facilities or health-related organizations.

Educational Webinar: How Do Your Hospital Finances Measure Up? – May 2

Join Healthworks and KHA for an educational session at 2:00 p.m. on May 2 to learn how to utilize QHis financial benchmarking tool effectively. Shannan Flach, vice president health care finance and reimbursement and Sally Othmer, vice president data and strategic analytics will be joined by Wes Garrison, founder, Databasically to walk through the tool including the easy-upload process, reviewing the QHi financial measures available and to demonstrating how to run and schedule reports.

Opioid Educational Webinar: Partnering to Increase Access to SUD Treatment – May 3

Please join us on May 3 to hear how hospitals and communities are partnering to increase access to substance use disorder treatment and harm reduction. The program has been approved for 1.0 contact hours of continuing nursing education and pending approval for 1.0 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education. There is no charge to attend as this program is funded through a grant from our partners at DCCCA.

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2023 Critical Issues Summit for Hospital Boards – March 2-3

(Feb. 24, 2023) – This event provides top-notch speakers, educational sessions and discussions on the critical topics facing hospitals today.

March 1 Webinar: Getting Ready for May 11 – End of the COVID-19 PHE

(Feb. 17, 2023) – This webinar will discuss the impact the termination of numerous regulatory flexibilities will have on health care providers. Practical solutions for providers preparing for the end of the PHE will be provided.

Get to know Your New Board Chair, Carrie Saia

(Feb. 17, 2023) – In the latest KHA podcast, we feature KHA Board Chair Carrie Saia and President and CEO, KHA, Chad Austin discuss the progress in meeting the current strategic goal priorities.

CMS Releases Guidance for Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program

(Feb. 17, 2023) – Section 11101 of the Inflation Reduction Act established a requirement for manufacturers to pay Medicare Part B rebates for single-source drugs and biological products with prices that increase faster than the rate of inflation for the calendar quarter.

The Power of Storytelling in Immunization Work – Feb. 21

(Feb. 17, 2023) – This webinar takes participants on a journey to identify barriers to vaccination and explains how health care professionals can use storytelling best practices to help address patient apathy and hesitation toward vaccinations.

Improving the Vaccination Experience: Reducing Pain and Anxiety for Children and Adults – Feb. 28

(Feb. 17, 2023) – This webinar will share principles behind vaccination pain and anxiety and discuss simple evidence-based strategies to reduce apprehension.

Microsoft Teams Webinar on Fire Alarm Testing Documentation – Feb. 28

(Feb. 17, 2023) – The training session will cover requirements of documentation for fire alarm testing, initiating device testing requirements, as well as give examples of deficiencies and discuss corrections.

KHIMA and MoHIMA Joint Annual Meeting – April 12-14

(Feb. 17, 2023) – The Kansas and Missouri Health Information Management Associations are hosting a joint annual meeting on April 12-14, 2023, at the Overland Park Convention Center.

2023 CDC Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit Available

(Feb. 17, 2023) – The 2023 CDC Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit has been updated with a COVID-19 and Mpox Vaccines Addendum with information on Storage and Handling best practices for these vaccines.

Federal and National News

(Feb. 17, 2023) – CMS Proposed Rule Regarding Disclosures of Ownership for SNFs and NFs, CMS Announces Three New Models to Lower High Cost of Drugs, Agencies Provide Roadmap to Unwind PHE; FEMA Expense Eligibility to Close, Agencies Provide Roadmap to Unwind PHE; MLN Connects Provider eNews Available, Before You Go

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Recent News

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Omnibus Budget Bill Updates

(April 29, 2024) – Last week, the budget committees held a joint session in the morning to be briefed on state consensus revenue estimate updates and Governor Lara Kelly's budget amendments.

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President's Perspective – KHA Members Advocate in Washington, DC

(April 26, 2024) – Last week, hospital and health system leaders from across the country gathered in Washington, DC, to attend the 2024 American Hospital Association Annual Meeting.

Media Releases

Kansas Health Care Workforce Report

(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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