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Sunflower Health Network Board Meeting - Nov. 6

The Sunflower Health Network is a not-for-profit organization that consists of 26 counties located primarily in North Central and North West Kansas. Sunflower Health Network's (SHN) specific purpose is to improve the population's health status. The 26 member hospitals, in conjunction with their medical staff, have developed a network that fosters cooperation and coordination. The priority has been to enhance the integration of health-related services among the SHN member communities.

Pioneer Health Network - KHA Workforce Roundtable - Nov. 6

The goal of this event is to evaluate the current health care workforce landscape and facilitate new conversations that build on progress and explore further opportunities for advancement.

Quality Corner Call - Nov. 6

Quality Corner Calls are offered by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Healthworks and focus on quality improvement activities consistent with the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Grant Program.

KHSC Board Meeting - Nov. 6

KHSC is a wholly owned subsidiary of KHA. Therefore, a secondary objective of KHSC is to support KHA in meeting its mission of serving hospitals. Its mission is to provide enhanced value to KHA members by evaluating and endorsing selected vendors of services needed by the KHA membership. KHSC will be a valuable resource to Kansas healthcare facilities and the Kansas Hospital Association as they serve their constituents.

Hospital Board Leaders' Program (second out of a series of three) - Nov. 6

This program is for board chairs, chair-elects , vice chairs and board members in line to be chair. Session resources will be shared with the board members CEOadministrator since they will not be able to attend the program.

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Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Updates

(April 8, 2025) - While the fiscal year 2026 appropriations process is on hold amid budget negotiations, Kansas Hospital Association staff have begun outreach to the Kansas Congressional Delegation offices for updates on their request forms.

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Kansas Rural Health Innovation Alliance Meeting

(Oct. 20, 2025) – Today, the Kansas Rural Health Alliance met for a third time to discuss and preview the Kansas Rural Health Transformation Plan.

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President's Perspective – The Importance of Advocacy for Kansas Hospitals

(Oct. 31, 2025) – Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the KHA Advocacy All-Stars Program that immerses Kansas hospital leaders into the world of state, federal and local advocacy. Congratulatio

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Scholarships Awarded from Kansas Health Care Organizations

(Oct. 13, 2025) - Healthworks is pleased to announce the successful completion of the 24th Annual Health Care Scholarship Program. Healthworks partnered with the Kansas Hospital Human Resources Association and the Kansas Association of Health Care Executives to provide 26 scholarships totaling $36,000.

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