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 KHA Media Release - New Study Shows Economic Benefits of Expansion.pdf
(March 19, 2019) - An independent study into the economic effects of KanCare expansion from 2020 through 2029 validates KanCare expansion for Kansas. According to the study, economic impact arises directly from the sales, wages, and employment generated by business activity. An economic impact also arises indirectly through the “ripple” effect of businesses purchasing goods and services from other local businesses, and through workers spending wages and other income for household goods and servi
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KHA Statement - KanCare Expansion Legislation Introduced 1-29-19.pdf
(Jan. 29, 2019) - The Kansas Hospital Association is pleased with today’s introduction of KanCare Expansion legislation in the House and Senate. It is an important first step in the process. We look forward to having a robust conversation about how beneficial Kancare Expansion will be for Kansas.
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Billings Award Media Release Susan Page.pdf
Susan Page, president and CEO of Pratt Regional Medical Center, is the recipient of the Charles S. Billings Award.
This award, named after the association’s first president, was created in 1971 to recognize distinguished service and outstanding contributions to the field of health care in Kansas. KHA reserves this award for those who have shown their commitment, leadership and dedication to that noble pursuit. Susan Page is the 40th recipient of this award.
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Visionary Award Media Release-2018.pdf
The Kansas Hospital Association is pleased to announce that the 2018 recipient of the Donald A. Wilson Visionary Award is John Jacobson, chief executive officer of Atchison Hospital in Atchison. 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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Advocate Award Media Release-2018.pdf
Senator Vicki Schmidt has been named the 2018 Kansas Hospital Association Distinguished Health Care Advocate. The Kansas Hospital Association established this award to recognize individuals, organizations or groups who provide exemplary contribution to the health and well-being of the people of Kansas through their leadership in the political or policy arena.
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KHA Media Release - Winfield - Centers of Excellence Award.pdf
William Newton Hospital in Winfield is invested in improving the health and well-being of its employees, and has worked to increase the healthier food and beverage options available to all shifts. In recognition of the hospital’s work to reduce sugary beverages, offer more fresh fruits and vegetables, and provide lower sodium and sugar snack options, the Kansas Hospital Association presented one of two 2018 Healthy Kansas Hospitals Centers of Excellence Awards to William Newton Hospital.
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KHA Media Release - Onaga - Centers of Excellence Award.pdf
Community HealthCare System of northeast Kansas is walking the talk when it comes to improving the health of the communities it serves. In recognition of the system’s investments in providing and promoting healthier nutritional options as well as serving as a role model for healthy lifestyle choices, the Kansas Hospital Association presented one of two 2018 Healthy Kansas Hospitals Centers of Excellence Awards to Community HealthCare System.
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Unemployment and Opioids - Media Release.pdf
A strong correlation between unemployment and opioid use and abuse exists in many Missouri and Kansas counties, creating workforce challenges for employers and cycles of unemployment for many prime-age workers in both states, according to new research.
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Advocate and Visionary Award Media Release-2017.pdf
Members of the Kansas Hospital Association will award Representative Susan Concannon with the Distinguished Health Care Advocate Award and Melissa Hungerford with the Donald A. Wilson Visionary Award at the KHA Annual Convention and Trade Show on Sept. 7, in Wichita.
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2017 Billings Award Media Release Steven Kelly.pdf
It is with pleasure that the Kansas Hospital Association announces Steven Kelly, former president and CEO of Newton Medical Center, Newton, has been selected to receive the Charles S. Billings Award. Members of the Kansas Hospital Association will present Kelly with the Billings Award on Sept. 7 during the KHA Annual Convention and Trade Show in Wichita.
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