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Upcoming Events

Midwest Managed Care Symposium - Aug. 3–4

Join us August 34 in Kansas City for The Midwest Managed Care Symposium, a two-day, multi-state convening of hospital finance, reimbursement and managed care leaders focused on the evolving payer landscape. Bringing together organizations from across Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas, the symposium provides timely insights on regulatory changes, price transparency, contracting strategies and reimbursement trends.

Health Innovations Network of Kansas Board Meeting - Aug. 4

For more information about this meeting, please contact Sarah Gideon, Executive Director, HINK, at (785) 364-6063 or sgideon@stormontvail.org.

KHA Noon Briefing: Buidling Confidence in International Nurse Staffing - Aug. 4

This webinar will explore how to build and sustain a highly successful international nursing program. A panel featuring clinical leaders from KHA, Salina Regional Health Center and Interstaff will unpack the roadmap to success. They will discuss how to build confidence among all hospital stakeholders by proactively navigating financial, regulatory, and clinical considerations, turning potential logistical hurdles into a seamless onboarding experience.

Pioneer Health Network Board Meeting - Aug. 5

For more information about this event, contact Dee Dee Dewell at (316) 755-5633.

Sunflower Health Network Board Meeting - Aug. 6

For more information or questions, contact Heather Fuller at (785) 452-6102 or hfuller@srhc.com.

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Jaron Caffrey

Vice President Government Relations and Policy

jcaffrey@kha-net.org

(785) 233-7436, Ext. 111

The Federal Advocate newsletter is intended to keep KHA members up-to-date on the hot topics in health care at the federal legislative level. If you have questions regarding a federal legislative issue, contact Jaron Caffrey at (785) 233-7436 or jcaffrey@kha-net.org. If you would like to be put on the Federal Advocate email list, contact Jan Fenwick at (785) 233-7436 or jfenwick@kha-net.org.

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KHA's Federal Advocate for February 12, 2026

KHA Staff and Members Visit with the Kansas Congressional Delegation During the NRHA Policy Institute.

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KHA's Federal Advocate for February 3, 2026

House Passes Government Funding Package, Ending Partial Shutdown

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KHA's Federal Advocate for January 29, 2026

Federal Budget Deadline Approaches, Medicare Advantage Payment Increase, CMS Solicits Feedback on Domestic Supply Chains

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