(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.

(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.

(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.

(Sept. 22, 2025) – KHA is pleased to recognize the Protect Wichita Firefighters Initiative with the 2025 Donald A. Wilson Visionary Award.

(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.

(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.

(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.

(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.

(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.

(February 13, 2025) – This media release highlights the 2025 report entitled: The Importance of the Health Care Sector to the Kansas Economy, produced by researchers at Institute for Policy & Social Research at the University of Kansas .