(May 2026) – After the 2026 Critical Issues Summit, three new KHA Board Education Videos and Board Discussion Guides were added on the board's role in quality, what strong board’s do differently and how to influence culture at every level.

(May 2026) – As part of the technical assistance provided to KHA members, our governWell team can administer strategic planning surveys or board self-assessment surveys, prepare a written report and provide virtual briefings as part of your KHA membership.

(May 2026) – We know many people in Kansas play a key role in improving hospitals and health care in our communities. KHA wants to recognize their efforts. This year, we have a new award to recognize hospital boards that provide an exemplary contribution through their leadership and governance.

(May 2026) – Sign up your team or become a hole sponsor by July 1, and you'll be automatically entered to win two exclusive tickets to the AdventHealth Championship, Kansas City's official PGA TOUR golf celebration.

(May 2026) – AHA has a robust trustee website highlighting the latest resources, tools and education for boards, as well as a monthly digital newsletter Trustee Insights, click here for a free subscription.

(May 2026) – The Nurse Licensure Compact continues to provide valuable resources and webinars to assist nurses, employers and regulators in understanding multistate licensure.

(May 2026) – Check out the 2026 End of Session Report to review what passed during the 2026 legislative session and to understand what will carry over when the legislature returns on Jan. 11, 2027. We encourage you to invite your state legislators to visit your hospital. To find your policymaker and arrange a visit, use the KHA Advocacy Tool.

(May 2026) – In April, KHA members traveled to Washington, DC, for the AHA Annual Meeting and met with our congressional delegation. We thanked them for their help in pushing for CMS's approval of the state's provider tax. We also discussed our concerns about both old and emerging issues.

(May 2026) – KHA is one of the founding organizations of Kansas Health Matters, an important tool to help hospitals with community health needs assessments and community health improvement plans. Many members also use this site to collect data needed for grants or other funding applications.

(May 2026) – 2026 Virtual Health Care Career Day videos are available on YouTube and HappyInHealthCare.org. Please share these health care videos with anyone who is interested in a health care career.

(February 2026) – Make your reservations for KHA's premier trustee education event on March 5-6 in Wichita. The Critical Issues Summit features top-notch speakers and educational sessions and discussions on the most critical topics facing hospitals today.

(February 2026) – Does your board govern according to a standard of excellence? If so, it is time to recognize those who adhere to governance best practices through the Trustee Accountability and Recognition Program.

(February 2026) – The Kansas Virtual Health Care Career Day on Feb. 18, brings students into Kansas hospitals to learn about the many career opportunities in health care and engage them in real-world learning. Students of all ages and grade levels are invited to participate in this virtual event that is provided at no cost.

(February 2026) – The health care sector in Kansas contributes substantially to the state's economy. The 2026 Economic Impact on Hospitals and Health Care in Kansas is available. Kansas hospitals serve as economic anchors for their communities.

(February 2026) – Nearly 150 hospital leaders and advocates participated in KHA's annual Advocacy Day. The event offers hospital advocates and their elected officials the opportunity to discuss health care priorities.

(February 2026) – The House of Representatives voted to send legislation to the president’s desk to reopen the government and approve the HHS budget for FY 2026.

(February 2026) – The dates and locations for KHA's Spring District Meetings have been announced. These meetings are great opportunities for information and networking for all CEOs, trustees, and senior staff. Register today.

(February 2026) – To advance its commitment to improving health and quality of life across Kansas through the development of public trails, the Sunflower Foundation has launched a request for proposals for its Paving the Way – From Blazing Trails to Building Community grant and education program.

(September 2025) – KHA's Board Leaders' program is exclusively for board chairs, chair-elects, vice chairs and board members in line to be chair. Attendance is limited to 50, so we encourage you to register soon.

(September 2025) – Congratulations to the seven trustees from hospitals and health systems across Kansas who were nominated for the Trustee of the Year Award. Phil Gilliland, Salina Regional Health Center, Salina and North Central Kansas Medical Center, Concordia, was selected as the 2025 Trustee of the Year.

(September 2025) – KHA District Meetings provide members with timely information and interactive conversations on topics such as strategy, workforce, finance, quality and advocacy. Meetings are free to attend. Choose the date and location that best fits your schedule.

(September 2025) – Medicare open enrollment is from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. KHA has created multiple resources to educate the public about the differences in original Medicare and Medicare Advantage.

(September 2025) – Advocacy is an important role for all hospital trustees. If you would like to improve your skills, we encourage you to consider being a KHA Advocacy All-Star, Oct. 20-22, 2025, designed for hospital champions who want to sharpen their advocacy skills and help protect access to health care in Kansas communities.

(September 2025) – The KHA-PAC needs your support to reach our goal of raising $175,000 in 2025-2026. Our campaign theme "Grow Your Giving," is an invitation to grow your own individual giving. This is increasingly important since contribution limits for candidates were increased during the last legislative session.

(September 2025) – The Critical Issues Summit brings together hospital leadership and trustees from across the state and promotes the importance of good governance practices. This event features educational sessions on the most critical topics facing hospitals today.

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(February 2025) – Register now and plan to attend KHA's premier trustee education event on March 6-7 in Wichita. This event provides top-notch speakers, educational sessions and discussions on the most critical topics facing hospitals today.

(February 2025) – Does your board govern according to a standard of excellence? If so, then it is time to recognize those who adhere to governance best practices with the Trustee Accountability and Recognition Program.

(February 2025) – KHA recently hosted the third annual Kansas Virtual Health Care Career Day. More than 4,200 students from more than 200 schools joined KHA for this exciting and fulfilling event.

(February 2025) – The health care sector in Kansas contributes substantially to the state's economy. The 2025 Economic Impact on Hospitals and Health Care in Kansas is available. Kansas hospitals are economic anchors for the communities they serve.

(February 2025) – More than 130 hospital leaders and advocates from across the state convened in Topeka to participate in the annual Kansas Hospital Association Advocacy Day.

(February 2025) – The 119th Congress is well underway. In the first quarter of 2025, the dual-chamber Republican majority will be tested by three major issues. These priorities will impact health care providers.

(February 2025) – The Kansas Hospital Association is pleased to provide Kansas hospital trustees with this resource to help you better understand the complex and confusing world of health care. Speaking Health Care was developed in partnership with governWell.

(February 2025) – The KHA Hospital Leadership and Governance Committee guided KHA's efforts to update our customizable governance manual for hospital trustees. This manual was revised in October 2024 and can be customized to your organization.

(February 2025) – The 2025-2027 Strategic Plan has four priorities: advocacy and regulations, finance and reimbursement, health care workforce, and quality and safety.

(February 2025) – Did you know state and federal governments pay for more than half of Kansas hospital care and regulate 100 percent of Kansas Hospital Association activities? That's why your participation in the KHA Political Action Committee is so important.

(October 2024) – We invite you to participate in our second annual Board Leader's program, which is exclusively for board chairs, chair-elects, vice chairs, and board members in line to be chairs. There is still time to register. Attendance is limited to 50.

(October 2024) – KHA is pleased to provide Kansas hospital trustees with a resource to help you better understand the complex and confusing world of health care. Speaking Health Care was developed in partnership with governWell.

(October 2024) – The KHA Hospital Leadership and Governance Committee guided KHA's efforts to update our customizable governance manual for hospital trustees. This manual, revised in October 2024, enables Kansas hospitals to quickly and easily customize the manual and appendixes to your organization's unique needs.

(October 2024) – Every year, the American Hospital Association publishes its Environmental Scan, including wide-ranging data and trends to help health care leaders understand current issues in the health care environment.

(October 2024) – Hospital and health system boards should regularly engage in education about the trends and shifts occurring in both national and local environments. While not an inclusive list, the trends in this article are highlighted in the AHA Environmental Scan.

(October 2024) – Congratulations to the seven trustees from hospitals and health systems across Kansas who were nominated as Trustees of the Year. Terry David, Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons was selected as the 2024 Trustee of the Year.

(October 2024) – The Critical Issues Summit is our premier trustee event that brings together hospital leadership and trustees from across the state for education and discussion on the most critical topics.

(October 2024) – Rural health care providers constantly face new challenges and fewer resources. This symposium provides senior-level administrators, hospital trustees and others with the skills, ideas and information necessary to survive in the rapidly changing world of rural health care.

(October 2024) – AHA convened the final Regional Policy Board meeting for 2024, bringing together hospital leaders from Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota.

(October 2024) – KHC brings together clinical, quality, risk management and administrative leaders to educate and inspire improvements in quality and safety. Hospitals with exceptional quality efforts are recognized.

(July 2024) – 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 $25.

(July 2024) – The governance and leadership provided by hospital boards of trustees is the cornerstone of institutional resilience and strategic direction. Effectively planning for future board members is not only a practical necessity, but a strategic imperative to ensure long-term hospital success.

(July 2024) – Workforce remains a top priority for all health care leaders. Board members are positioned to be excellent advocates for this critically important issue within the walls of their hospital, but also for the communities they serve.

(July 2024) – Hospitals operate in a unique economic environment. KHA now has four instructional hospital finance briefs focusing on, revenue, costs, EMTALA and understanding a hospital bill. KHA always is available to answer your questions about hospital finance.

(July 2024) – AHA has launched an Advancing Health series where hospital and health system leaders share successes from their organizations' patient safety efforts.

(July 2024) – Kansas hospitals are committed to providing compassionate health care to all Kansans. While unwavering in that commitment, many stiff headwinds are starting to test the ability to maintain that promise.

(July 2024) – It is with pleasure that the Kansas Hospital Association recognizes hospital trustees who provide outstanding contributions through their leadership and governance. Congratulations to our seven nominees.

(July 2024) – The KHA-PAC has planned several activities for hospital leadership teams and board members. Don’t miss the great ways you can participate, from golf to our silent auction to a night at the museum and more. Mark your calendars now for these great events!

(July 2024) – Each January and July, the Kansas Hospital Association has the privilege to host a new CEO orientation. This is a semi-annual gathering of CEOs who have recently taken on their position in a Kansas hospital.

(July 2024) – Part of KHA's advocacy efforts is encouraging members to vote and be involved in the process. We invite you to use our ready-made 2024 We CARE We VOTE Campaign to mobilize your hospital's employees in this important election year.

(July 2024) – While presidential politics dominate the airwaves, now is a good time to take stock of where things stand mid-year on the Hill.

(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.