Over 22% of nursing positions in Kentucky hospitals are unfilled across the state according to a report released today by the Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) during a press conference in the state capitol rotunda. That’s over 5,000 registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) needed in Kentucky today. The shortage of healthcare professionals available across the Commonwealth, in addition to an unprecedented rise in staffing costs, could cause a crisis in the access Kentuckians have to the healthcare they need.

The data comes from the 2022 KHA Workforce Survey, an annual survey of hospitals throughout the state regarding the status of Kentucky’s hospital workforce. This year’s survey had the highest level of participation in recent history with 100% of acute care hospitals submitting data.

Hannah Edelen, Miss Kentucky 2022, joined the Kentucky hospital Association (KHA) last week in the organization’s efforts to bring awareness to the dangers of sepsis. As Governor Andy Beshear issued a proclamation declaring September 2022 as Sepsis Awareness Month in Kentucky, this is the perfect time to focus on this devastating illness.

This week, KHA recognized Representative Steve Sheldon for his efforts to protect the patients Kentucky hospitals serve during the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly session.

KHA honored Representative Ken Fleming as a Legislative Champion for prioritizing patients during the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly session.

For his outstanding work and for exhibiting exemplary service to the hospitals of Kentucky and the patients they serve during the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly session, KHA presented its Legislative Hero award to Representative Killian Timoney during the KHA Annual Convention.

Frequently, the Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) recognizes the outstanding work of state legislators who have exhibited exemplary service to the hospitals of Kentucky and the patients they serve. Recently, KHA presented its Legislative Champion award to Representative Kimberly Poore Moser for her work during the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly session.

The Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) presented its annual Quality Awards to eight hospitals from across the state at the 93^rd Annual KHA Convention in Louisville on May 18. This award honors hospital leadership and innovation in quality, safety and commitment to patient care.

KHA presented its Award of Excellence to David Anderson, chief executive officer of Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield and Jerome Penner, FACHE, chief executive officer of Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, on May 18 at the 93^rd Annual KHA Convention.

The Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) presented several awards on May 18 at the 93^rd Annual KHA Convention. This year’s event was held at the newly renovated Galt House Hotel in downtown Louisville. KHA’s highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award, was presented to Brian Brezosky. KHA’s Distinguished Service Award is presented to an individual who has given untiring and exceptional service to their hospital, community, the state and KHA. Brezosky was honored for his exemplary service during his career.

The Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) presented its Health Care Governance Leadership Award at the 93^rd Annual KHA Convention. This year's event was held at the newly renovated Galt House Hotel in downtown Louisville.

The Kentucky Hospital Association applauded the State House of Representatives’ passage of Representative Ken Fleming’s HB 777 on Monday. Advocates say HB 777 will begin the important work of reforming the regulation of Kentucky’s emergency medical services (EMS) to better serve Kentuckians.

Sponsorship with hospitals in KHA network will improve care transitions and decrease readmissions

FRANKFORT, KY – (February 3, 2022) Kentucky lags in the bottom ten states in terms of liability climate, which negatively impacts economic growth. Two state legislators are seeking to change that and improve the state’s standing to support economic and health care competitiveness.

HSG, a national health care consultancy that supports health systems in building differentiated health system strategy, announces a new hospital member benefit initiative with KHA. The partnership between HSG and KHA is designed to provide hospital members with ambulatory, physician office and practice market share data on a quarterly basis. Additionally, through this collaboration, ongoing educational programs will be provided to member hospitals through KHA's forums and town hall meetings.

The storms that hit Kentucky and other states on December 10 were devastating in so many ways. They left a path of destruction few in the commonwealth have ever witnessed, and the recovery (both physical and emotional) will be an arduous task. In times such as these, people rely on their local hospital to provide care for the victims, and the state’s hospital employees have stepped up to this challenge in outstanding ways.

LOUISVILLE, KY (Oct. 13, 2021) — With the surge created by the delta variant of COVID-19 sickening thousands and filling Kentucky hospitals to capacity, the Kentucky Medical Association (KMA), Kentucky Foundation for Medical Care (KFMC), Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky (FHKY), Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) and the Kentucky Primary Care Association (KPCA) have introduced a new set of videos as part of the “Take It From Me” campaign to encourage residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

The KHA Health Care Leadership Conference will take place virtually on Friday, November 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (ET).

The Kentucky Hospital Association is partnering with a remote patient monitoring vendor to help healthcare providers in the state improve care management at home for their patients.

Bill Dunbar and Associates (BDA), a KHA Affinity Partner, has identified these common mistakes in managing emergency department (ED) reimbursement and cash flow in a new white paper: