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(Feb. 12, 2026) - KHA joined rural health advocates on Capitol Hill to advance key priorities with the Kansas Congressional Delegation during the National Rural Health Association Policy Institute.
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(Feb. 3, 2026) - The House of Representatives voted to send legislation to the president’s desk to reopen the government and approve the HHS budget for FY 2026.
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(Jan. 29, 2026) - KHA requests member feedback on a CMS request for information to strengthen the domestic supply chain, which could lead to a “Secure American Medical Supplies” designation for hospitals.
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(Jan. 29, 2026) - CMS has released its CY 2027 advance notice of updates for MA and Part D aimed at improving care value and program integrity. KHA is reviewing the proposals and encourages members to share feedback as we prepare formal comments.
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(Jan. 29, 2026) - Congress is nearing tomorrow's deadline to extend the Federal budget, but agency funding debates could derail the process.
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(Dec. 16, 2025) - The House and Senate continue to negotiate on ACA subsidy and health care policy bills.
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(Dec. 3, 2025) - CMS finalized a 2.6 percent OPPS rate increase, expanded site-neutral payment reductions for drug administration services, and strengthened price transparency requirements, including disclosure of actual dollar values
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(Dec. 3, 2025) - CMS has repealed the staffing mandate for long-term care facilities that had been paused by the OBBBA.
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(Nov. 20, 2025) - Members of the KHA executive committee visited the Kansas congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. this week.
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(Nov. 13, 2025) - Last night, President Trump signed the continuing resolution passed by the House and Senate, bringing the partial government shutdown to an end.
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