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 KHA Op Ed on 340B - Chad Austin - Sept. 19, 2024.pdf
(Sept. 19, 2024) - In Kansas, there are more than 85 hospitals, mostly rural, participating in the 340B Program. This program is critical to providing health care access to vulnerable Kansans across our state, according to Chad Austin, president and CEO of the Kansas Hospital Association.
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Healthworks Scholarship Media Release 2024.pdf
(Sept. 23, 2024) Healthworks is pleased to announce the successful completion of the 23rd Annual Health Care Scholarship Program. Healthworks partnered with the Kansas Hospital Human Resources Association and the Kansas Association of Health Care Executives to provide 24 scholarships totaling $35,000.
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Advocate Award Media Release 2024.pdf
(Aug. 26, 2024) – 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 - Richard Muma.pdf
(Aug. 19, 2024) – The Kansas Hospital Association is pleased to announce that the 2024 Donald A. Wilson Visionary Award will be awarded to Richard Muma, PhD, MPH, PA-C, president of Wichita State University, Wichita.
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Billings Award Media Release Dennis Franks.pdf
(Aug. 7, 2024) – The Charles S. Billings Award recognizes distinguished service and outstanding contributions to the field of health care in Kansas. Franks has served as the CEO at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center since 2006.
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KHA Media Release - We Care We Vote.pdf
(June 19, 2024) – As the road to the 2024 election narrows, many voters are thinking about which leaders will work to protect Kansas hospitals and the communities they serve. Among them, of course, are thousands of Kansas hospital employees. KHA has launched We CARE We VOTE, a campaign to engage hospital employees in connecting the issues to the candidates and casting informed votes in 2024.
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KHA Media Release - Health Care Workforce Report 2024.pdf
(April 24, 2024) – KHA has published its annual Kansas Health Care Workforce Report. The report utilizes data gathered from various sources to illustrate health care workforce challenges. Kansas hospitals are beginning to see less vacancies, although workforce needs are still great.
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Visionary Award Media Release - Brian Williams.pdf
(Aug. 28, 2023) – KHA is pleased to award the 2023 Donald A. Wilson Visionary Award to Brian Williams, president and chief executive officer of Labette Health, Parsons. KHA established this award to recognize outstanding, innovative contribution to health care delivery, health care financing or other initiatives that improve the health and clinical outcomes in a community.
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Billings Award Media Release Allen Van Driel.pdf
(Aug. 15, 2023) – It is with great pleasure that KHA announces Allen Van Driel, CEO, Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center, is the recipient of 2023 Charles S. Billings Award.
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KHA Media Release - New Health Care Worker Protections.pdf
(May 23, 2023) – New laws will provide additional protections for Kansas health care workers who are facing continued threats in the course of their work.
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