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 Economic Impact of Hospitals and Health Care Media Release - 2026.pdf
(Feb. 3, 2026) – A vigorous health care system is essential not only for the health and welfare of community residents, but also to enhance economic opportunity. Even as Kansas hospitals are faced with an increasingly challenging financial environment, they continue to make an essential economic impact to Kansas communities.
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2026 KHA Board Chair - Tammy Peterman.pdf
(Jan. 6, 2026) - Tammy Peterman, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer of The University of Kansas Health System, and President of the health system's Kansas City Division, was elected 2026 Chair of the Kansas Hospital Association Board of Directors.
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Healthworks Scholarship Media Release 2025.pdf
(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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Advocate Award Media Release 2025.pdf
(Sept. 26, 2025) – The Kansas Hospital Association Distinguished Health Care Advocate Award honors individuals, organizations or groups who provide an exemplary contribution to the health and well-being of the people of Kansas through their leadership in public, political or policy areas.
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Visionary Award Media Release - Protect Wichita Firefighters Initiative.pdf
(Sept. 22, 2025) – KHA is pleased to recognize the Protect Wichita Firefighters Initiative with the 2025 Donald A. Wilson Visionary Award.
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KHA Media Release - Trustee of the Year 2025.pdf
(Sept. 19, 2025) – It is with pleasure that the Kansas Hospital Association recognizes hospital trustees who provide an exemplary contribution through their leadership and governance. Phil Gilliland, North Central Kansas Medical Center, Concordia and Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, is honored as the 2025 Trustee of the Year.
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Billings Award Media Release Harold Courtois.pdf
(Sept. 2, 2025) - The Charles S. Billings Award recognizes distinguished service and outstanding contributions to the field of health care in Kansas. Harold Courtois, retired CEO, Memorial Health System, Abilene, is the 45th recipient of this award.
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Senator Moran Town Hall with Kansas Hospital Leaders 7-3-25.pdf
(July 3, 2025) – Kansas hospitals appreciated the invitation from Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) to join a virtual town hall to discuss the Budget Reconciliation Bill. The U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which is now headed to President Trump for his signature.
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KHA Media Release - New Study Explores the Impact of Commercial Payers on Health Care Sustainability in Kansas.pdf
(June 13, 2025) - In-depth study by PYA evaluates the financial health of Kansas hospitals, the financial strength of private payers and hospitals’ financial challenges as compared to neighboring states.
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KHA Media Release - Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act.pdf
(May 22, 2025) – KHA applauds U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, MD for reintroducing the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act. This bipartisan legislation, at zero cost to taxpayers, takes long-overdue steps to modernize the broken prior authorization process in Medicare Advantage.
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