Kentucky Hospital Association

Kentucky Hospital Association KHA was established in 1929. The Association is headquartered in Louisville.

The Association represents hospitals, related health care organizations and integrated health care systems dedicated to sustaining and improving the health status of the citizens of Kentucky.

Congratulations to our latest KHA All Star! Pamela Smith, Executive Assistant to Melanie Landrum consistently exceeds ex...
04/16/2026

Congratulations to our latest KHA All Star! Pamela Smith, Executive Assistant to Melanie Landrum consistently exceeds expectations. She regularly volunteers for projects in addition to her usual busy workload and is a valuable member of our team.

It's Spring, time to CLEANUP your medicine cabinet of unneeded Rx meds and drop them off on April 25, 10am-2pm, local ti...
04/10/2026

It's Spring, time to CLEANUP your medicine cabinet of unneeded Rx meds and drop them off on April 25, 10am-2pm, local time, for proper disposal. Find out where now: www.DEATakeBack.com

KHA's Jim Musser discussed the significant role hospitals play in supporting job creation and local businesses in their ...
04/09/2026

KHA's Jim Musser discussed the significant role hospitals play in supporting job creation and local businesses in their region's economy during a meeting with local leaders at the Morehead-Rowan County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. last week. Thank you for letting us be a part of a great event!

We were thrilled to host Kappa Alpha Day at the Legislature in Frankfort last week. As we wrapped up our Day at the Legi...
04/03/2026

We were thrilled to host Kappa Alpha Day at the Legislature in Frankfort last week. As we wrapped up our Day at the Legislature series we enjoyed taking this great group around the annex, where they got to view a committee meeting and meet with legislators such as Senator Steve West. Steve West for State Senate

On March 31, KHA's Kentucky Statewide Opioid Stewardship (KYSOS) program hosted its first Opioid Summit. This one-day ev...
04/02/2026

On March 31, KHA's Kentucky Statewide Opioid Stewardship (KYSOS) program hosted its first Opioid Summit. This one-day event highlighted best practices and community partnerships, in an effort to improve opioid stewardship across Kentucky.

Thank you to everyone who attended and all the speakers who made this a very meaningful day! Some of our KYSOS team are pictured here with ED Bridge Peer Support Specialists from across the state, who shared their stories of success and how they're supporting patients in Kentucky's hospitals.

Left to right: Mary Beth Ecken, Nikki Howard, Miranda Nelson, Chris Garrison, Sedayah Plappert, Jesse Faulkner, Bridgette Talley, Emily Henderson

Thank you to Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman for speaking at our KHA and KYSOS Opioid Summit! The event brough...
04/01/2026

Thank you to Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman for speaking at our KHA and KYSOS Opioid Summit! The event brought together health care leaders to highlight best practices and community partnerships to continue to improve opioid stewardship efforts.

**KHA Best-in-Category Quality Poster Award Winner**Congratulations to Owensboro Health for earning recognition in the "...
03/26/2026

**KHA Best-in-Category Quality Poster Award Winner**

Congratulations to Owensboro Health for earning recognition in the "Social Drivers of Health, Population Health, Health Equity and Readmissions" category at the 2026 KHA Quality Conference for their presentation, “Our Commitment to Creating a Culture of Equitable Age Friendly Care.”

Thank you for leading the way in building more inclusive, patient-centered care. 👏

**KHA Best-in-Category Quality Poster Award Winner**Congratulations to Med Center Health for being recognized in the "Qu...
03/26/2026

**KHA Best-in-Category Quality Poster Award Winner**

Congratulations to Med Center Health for being recognized in the "Quality Leadership, Strategic Development and AI" category at the 2026 KHA Quality Conference for their presentation, “A Dietitian-Led, Interdisciplinary Approach to Improving Malnutrition Diagnosis and the Impact on Reimbursement, Risk of Mortality, and Severity of Illness.”

Outstanding leadership and innovation on display—well done! 👏

**KHA Best-in-Category Quality Poster Award Winner**Congratulations to Pikeville Medical Center for earning top honors i...
03/26/2026

**KHA Best-in-Category Quality Poster Award Winner**

Congratulations to Pikeville Medical Center for earning top honors in the "Infection Prevention and Sepsis" category at the 2026 KHA Quality Conference for their presentation, “Sepsis Certification as a Framework for Improving SEP-1 Compliance and Patient Outcomes.”

We’re proud to recognize this important work on advancing sepsis care across Kentucky. 👏

This week, we recognized hospitals making a meaningful difference in quality and patient care across Kentucky with the K...
03/25/2026

This week, we recognized hospitals making a meaningful difference in quality and patient care across Kentucky with the KHA Quality Awards.

We are proud to recognize CHI Saint Joseph Health as the winner in the Hospital System category. Their system-wide commitment to quality improvement and patient care excellence is making a meaningful impact across Kentucky.

We celebrate their leadership and the continued progress of hospitals across the Commonwealth.

We're celebrating another Quality Award presented during the Annual Quality Conference this week!We are excited to honor...
03/25/2026

We're celebrating another Quality Award presented during the Annual Quality Conference this week!

We are excited to honor CHI Saint Joseph Health - Continuing Care Hospital as the winner in the Long-Term Acute Care Hospital category. Their dedication to providing specialized, high-quality care for complex patients is truly commendable.

These awards reflect the ongoing commitment to excellence across Kentucky hospitals.

KHA presented its annual Quality Awards during the Annual Quality Conference this week!Congratulations to UofL Health - ...
03/25/2026

KHA presented its annual Quality Awards during the Annual Quality Conference this week!

Congratulations to UofL Health - Frazier Rehabilitation Institute, winner in the Freestanding Rehabilitation Hospital category. Their focus on quality is helping individuals regain independence and improve quality of life.

We are proud to highlight this important work in Kentucky health care.

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2501 Nelson Miller Pkwy
Louisville, KY
40223

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+15024266220

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https://kyha.com/convention

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