(February 2024) – The summit brings together hospital leadership and trustees to promote the importance of good governance practices. It provides top-notch speakers, educational sessions and discussions on critical topics facing hospitals.

(February 2024) – KHA started the Trustee Accountability and Recognition Program in 2010 as a response for hospitals to demonstrate their accountability to legislators, attorneys generals and their communities.

(February 2024) – Last week, the Kansas Hospital Association hosted our second Kansas Health Care Virtual Career Day and launched our new www.HappyInHealthCare.org website.

(February 2024) – Each January and July, hosts a new CEO orientation for CEOs who have recently taken on their position in a Kansas hospital.

(February 2024) – In January, hospital leaders and advocates from across the state braved the cold temperatures, traveling to Topeka, to participate in Kansas Hospital Association's Advocacy Day.

(February 2024) – United to Transform is a project to identify means of reducing the toll of substance use disorders in Kansans by expanding the understanding of community-level strengths and challenges and recommending opportunities to align systems and implement innovative solutions.

(February 2024) – This initiative is a data-driven effort to add to hospitals' and health systems' strong voice in the national conversation around health care safety, center the views of clinicians and tell the hospital and health system patient safety story.

(February 2024) – Last fall, KHA hosted a leadership program for new board chairs and chair-elects covering topics such as how to build purposeful agendas; facilitation and executive sessions; enhancing the board chair/CEO relationship; best practices; and developing a board self-assessment.

(February 2024) – If you know of someone planning to attend college for a health care degree or seeking a health care license, recommend they apply for a Healthworks Health Care Scholarship.

(September 2023) – What trustees needed to know ten years ago is no longer sufficient in today's health care industry, where governance "knowledge capital" is one of a hospital or health system's most valuable assets.

(September 2023) – Learn about the board chair's leadership role; how to build purposeful agendas; facilitation and executive sessions; the Open Meetings Act; the board chair/CEO relationship; board conduct; board orientation, learning and development; and board self-assessment.

(September 2023) – It is with pleasure that KHA recognizes hospital trustees who provide an exemplary contribution through their leadership and governance. This year, the KHA Board of Directors selected David Polifka, Gove County Medical Center in Quinter, as the 2023 Trustee of the Year.

(September 2023) – The Critical Issues Summit, Feb. 29 – March 1, brings together hospital leadership and trustees from across the state and promotes the importance of good governance practices.

(September 2023) – To assist members in educating the public about the differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage, KHA has created a number of tools, including resources for handouts, presentations and advertisements that can all be customized to meet your needs.

(September 2023) – The top two issues hospitals are facing, workforce and finance, are the focus of the Kansas Hospital Association Fall District Meetings. We encourage CEOs, CFOs, HR executives, trustees and senior staff to join us for these meetings.

September 2023 – Trustees are encouraged to make plans now to participate in KHA-PAC events this fall, including a Buffalo Herd Tour and Picnic; KHA-PAC Golf Tournament; and Pickleball for PAC.

(July 2023) – The Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Conditions of Participation requires a hospital to "maintain and demonstrate evidence of its QAPI program for review by CMS, as well as the governing body oversight of the program in an effort to deliver safe, quality patient care and prevent adverse events and patient harm."

(July 2023) – The KHA Annual Convention and Trade Show will be Sept. 7-8, at the Hyatt Regency Wichita and Century II Convention Center in Wichita. The trustee registration fee is only $39.

(July 2023) – Hospitals operate in a unique economic environment. KHA has created a series of instructional brief describing hospital finance. KHA always is available to answer your questions about hospital finance.

(July 2023) – Videos and discussion guides for hospital boards are on the KHA website and in our Kansas governWell website. Additional resources on strategic planning are in the Setting Strategy topic area on Kansas governWell.

(July 2023) – To help us better understand the public's current perception and attitudes toward the Kansas health care system, KHA conducted a public opinion poll in May.

(July 2023) – KHA has published its annual Kansas Health Care Workforce Report. The report utilizes data gathered from various sources to illustrate health care workforce challenges.

(July 2023) – Trustees are encouraged to make plans now to participate in the KHA-PAC Silent Auction and Wine and Bourbon Pull at KHA's Convention; Buffalo Herd Tour and Picnic; KHA-PAC Golf Tournament; Pickleball for PAC; and/or Experience KU Athletics.

(July 2023) – The Kansas Hospital Association continues to evaluate the current workforce landscape, what we have accomplished thus far and the priorities going forward.

(July 2023) – Kansas hospitals and health systems continue to face intense operational pressure while dealing with rising expenses for supplies, drugs and equipment, as well as the health care workforce.

(July 2023) – Have you heard the latest two KHA Podcasts? One focuses on how dogs are creating safer environments and the other highlights challenges physicians face with prior authorizations.

(July 2023) – KHA's report on The Importance of the Health Care Sector to the Kansas Economy was performed by a team at the Institute for Policy and Social Research at the University of Kansas.

(February 2023) – This event brings hospital leadership and trustees together to promote good governance practices and provides top-notch speakers, education sessions and discussions on critical topics facing hospitals today.

(February 2023) – Kansas governWell is your single source for valuable educational programs, articles, templates and assessments that will enable your board to advance its knowledge, skills, structure, practices and capacity for success in today's increasingly challenging environment.

(February 2023) – KHA appreciates trustees engaging with their elected officials to share why key legislation is essential for serving your community's health care needs.

(February 2023) – Several KHA staff, members and partners recently had the opportunity to attend the National Rural Health Association's Policy Institute in Washington, DC.

(February 2023) – The Kansas Health Institute recently published a report confirming the benefits of KanCare expansion on the behavioral health system and how expanding coverage could provide other benefits for Kansas families and communities.

(February 2023) – In the latest KHA podcast, we feature KHA Board Chair Carrie Saia, and President and CEO, KHA, Chad Austin discussing the progress in meeting the current strategic goal priorities.

(February 2023) – Last month, the Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas presented an award honoring the entire Kansas health care industry.

(February 2023) – KHA members' input provides invaluable information to help guide KHA in our work. This article highlights some of the results from the 2022 biannual member satisfaction survey.

(August 2022) – KHA is offering trustees a breakfast and educational session on Sept. 9 as a way of recognizing the vital role trustees play in the hospital industry and thanking them for taking the time to join us at this important annual event. Please register by Aug. 19.

(August 2022) – Hospital executives face significant leadership challenges including financial shortfalls, constant vigilance in improving quality and service excellence, recruiting and retaining a strong workforce, and understanding and meeting changing consumer preferences.

(August 2022) – In Kansas, the primary elections have ended, the unofficial results have been counted, and now the process of finalizing the vote counts begins as the state looks toward the general elections in November.

(August 2022) – Kansas governWell is your single source for valuable educational programs, articles, templates and assessments that will enable your board to advance its knowledge, skills, structure, practices and capacity for success in today’s increasingly challenging environment.

(August 2022) – We CARE We VOTE is a statewide initiative to empower and educate health care employees and volunteers (including trustees) about voting during the 2022 elections. The campaign encourages participation in the 2022 elections.

(August 2022) – Published this month, the 2022 Health Care Vacancies and Turnover in Kansas Report information is gathered from various sources to help Kansas Hospital Association members illustrate health care workforce challenges and advocate for initiatives that overcome barriers.

(August 2022) – Congress is now shut down for its August recess, giving individuals up for reelection some much-needed face time with voters.

(August 2022) – Have you been listening to the Kansas Hospital Association's podcast Plains Spoken? If not, we encourage you to do so.

(February 2022) – Kansas governWell is your single source for valuable educational programs, articles, templates and assessments enabling your board to advance its knowledge, skills, structure, practices and capacity for success in today’s increasingly challenging environment.

(February 2022) – KHA is optimistically moving forward with our in-person Critical Issues Summit for Hospital Boards, March 3-4 in Wichita.

(February 2022) – The 2022 Kansas legislative session is underway. The most significant legislative accomplishment thus far has focused on the extension of the governor's emergency orders.

(February 2022) – The KHA Board of Directors met virtually for the first time in 2022 and touched upon many current topics impacting Kansas hospitals.

(February 2022) – KHA appreciates this need and offers our member hospitals access to current, dependable data to support strategic and financial planning, quality improvement initiatives and workforce issues. To support this demand, a variety of products and services are offered as part of membership.

(February 2022) – As KHA members know, hospital and health system finance and reimbursement are complex and affect access to care in communities across Kansas.

(February 2022) – One of the most vital programs for Kansas hospitals is the 340B Drug Discount Program, a federal program created in 1992 to stretch scarce federal resources and allow participating entities to serve more vulnerable patients and provide more comprehensive services.

(February 2022) – New data is available depicting the early impacts of COVID-19 on the Kansas economy.

(February 2022) – If you know someone who is planning to attend college for a new health care degree or seeking a health care license, share this announcement about the Healthworks Health Care Scholarships today.

(February 2022) – Have you been listening to KHA's podcast Plains Spoken? If not, we encourage you to do so.

(November 2021) – The importance of workplace engagement and satisfaction has always been a critical element of success in hospitals and health systems.

(November 2021) – This webinar provides an overview of the most common legal issues hospital boards encounter. Topics include avoiding liability, recognizing potential conflicts of interest, protecting the confidentiality and the boards' role in addressing legal challenges in the health care industry.

(November 2021) – CMS released the interim final rule with a comment period requiring COVID-19 vaccination of eligible staff at health care facilities participating in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

(November 2021) – Kansas governWell contains valuable governance programs, board briefs, videos, templates and tools that will enable your board to practice better governance and ensures better health care for your community.

(November 2021) – Don't miss your chance to hear stories from the White House, and learn how to make a salted caramel pecan pie with Walker's shortbread cookie crust and a pumpkin martini from former White House Chef Marti Mongiello.

(November 2021) – The purpose of this symposium is to provide attendees with the skills, ideas and information necessary to survive in the rapidly changing world of rural health care.

(November 2021) – Join KHA staff, state legislators and hospital executives at the 2022 Advocacy Day, Jan. 18 in Topeka. This is your opportunity to visit with elected officials about the health care issues facing Kansas hospitals.

(November 2021) – The Critical Issues Summit brings together hospital leadership and trustees from across the state and promotes the importance of good governance practices.

(November 2021) – It is with pleasure that KHA recognizes hospital trustees who provide an exemplary contribution through their leadership and governance.

(November 2021) – KHA provides some direct opportunities at the state and federal levels for trustees to express thoughts on policies important to hospitals and health care providers in their community.

(Feb. 8, 2021) – This article highlights many of the trends your organization will likely face in the coming year as America recovers and responds to COVID-19.

(Feb. 8, 2021) – During this webinar, Improving Governance Performance and Leadership Development, we discuss best governance practices highlighting state and national tools and resources to guide strong board discussions, deliberations and decisions.

(Feb. 8, 2021) – KHA, in partnership with the Kansas Health Foundation, United Methodist Health Ministry Fund and the KU Public Management Center, is hosting series of Regional Conversations on Rural Health Care in Kansas in February and March.

(Feb. 8, 2021) – During this webinar, Representative Fred Patton discusses the 2021 Legislature's progress on the extension of the COVID-19 response legislation.

(Feb. 8, 2021) – During the 2021 legislative session, the Kansas Hospital Association legislative platform includes priorities ensuring Kansas hospitals are able to meet the health care needs of their community in the COVID-19 environment.

(Feb. 8, 2021) – As a trustee, you play an important role in advocating for your hospital. KHA provides some opportunities at the state and federal level for you to express your thoughts on policies important to hospitals and health care providers in your community.

(Feb. 8, 2021) – While the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic colors every current issue in health care, the scope of challenges faced by the state's hospitals will not end when vaccines provide for herd immunity.

(Feb. 8, 2021) – The Kansas Hospital Association works yearly with the Office of Local Government, K-State Research and Extension, to produce The Importance of the Health Care Sector to the Kansas Economy.

(Feb. 8, 2021) – The KHA Hospital Governance Task Force has recommended KHA provide trustee educational videos and board discussion guides for use at hospital board meetings.

(Feb. 8, 2021) – It's human nature to want to help others and solve problems, particularly among health care workers who often pursue their profession because of that commitment.

(Feb. 8, 2021) – The American Hospital Association 2021 Environmental Scan predicts 10 ways that COVID-19 may change health care permanently.

(Feb. 8, 2021) – While the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic colors every current issue in health care, the scope of challenges faced by the state's hospitals will not end when vaccines provide for herd immunity.