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The 340 B Drug Program Improves Access to Mental Health Resources

Posted On: April 18, 2025 by Community HealthCare System in: News

As past and current Community Health Needs Assessments have prioritized the growing need for additional mental health services, CHCS continues to seek ways to expand that service offering. Since mid-2023 we have added two full-time mental health providers and now offer extended services in Onaga, Holton and St. Marys.  We understand the importance of access to these and other services in our home communities. The 340B program has helped CHCS provide high quality care to our patients for years, but pharmaceutical companies continue to put profits ahead of patient needs and access to care.  Current and proposed 340B policy changes continue to threaten the viability of rural hospitals and access to not only increased mental health services, but also the overall health of rural Americans.  **If you or a loved one struggle to afford your medications, please discuss the 340B Program with your doctor or nurse. They may be able to assist you with accessing more affordable
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The 340 B Drug Program Improves Access to Mental Health Resources

April 18, 2025

Categories: News

As past and current Community Health Needs Assessments have prioritized the growing need for additional mental health services, CHCS continues to seek ways to expand that service offering. Since mid-2023 we have added two full-time mental health providers and now offer extended services in Onaga, Holton and St. Marys.  We understand the importance of access to these and other services in our home communities. The 340B program has helped CHCS provide high quality care to our patients for years,...
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The 340B Drug Program Does Not Use Taxpayer Funds

April 10, 2025

Categories: News

The 340B Drug Pricing Program is funded by pharmaceutical manufacturers through an inflationary penalty when their prices are excessive. It is not funded with taxpayer dollars. In fact, 340B savings helps hospitals like CHCS from having to rely as heavily on local taxes for operational support. For the fiscal year ending March 2024, CHCS absorbed $971,537 of uncompensated care/bad debt expense and generated $520,469 in 340B savings. Without the 340B program, CHCS and other Kansas hospitals may need...
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The 340B Drug Program Provides Greater Access to Care

April 1, 2025

Categories: General, News

Access to Care – CHCS uses 340B savings to offset uncompensated care and bad debt, thus helping us keep our doors open and able to provide our communities access to care.   The term “Access to Care” gets used a lot, but what does it really mean? Many hospitals in Kansas have been forced to close or eliminate the services they offer that operate at a loss. For example, in recent months we’ve seen hospitals in our area make the difficult decision to stop offering obstetric...
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What is the 340B Drug Program

March 24, 2025

Categories: Community health news, News

The 340B Drug Pricing Program was created by the federal government and requires drug manufacturers to provide eligible hospitals medications for significantly reduced prices. Not every hospital is eligible and not every medication has a lower 340B price. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has established rules to ensure that eligible hospitals are serving patients in need. Each year documentation is required to prove continued eligibility.  Community HealthCare System (CHCS)...
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Additional Staff Trained in Dry Needling

March 10, 2025

Categories: General, News

Three additional physical therapy staff members recently attended training to become certified in Level I Dry Needling. Dry needling is a technique that physical therapists use to treat musculoskeletal pain and movement issues. It’s almost always used as part of a larger pain management plan that could include exercise, stretching, massage and other techniques. During a dry needling treatment, a provider inserts thin, sharp needles through your skin to treat underlying...
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CHCS to hold Health Fairs April 5 in Holton, St. Marys

March 4, 2025

Categories: Catch Up On Care, Events, General, News

Regular health screenings are important no matter your age or health status. Community HealthCare System will make it easier to obtain those screenings on April 5 with a Health Fair in both St. Marys and Holton. The Health Fair at both locations will offer low-cost labs from 8:00 a.m.to 11:00 a.m. Individuals can receive a complete blood count, chemistry panel, thyroid screen, cholesterol panel, and hemoglobin A1c for diabetes screening for $30. A prostate specific antigen, or PSA, test can be...
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Department News

Community HomeHealth Receives 2024 HHCAHPS Honors Status For Exceptional Patient Care

February 6, 2025

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Community Healthcare System’s HomeHealth agency is proud to announce it was named a 2024 HHCAHPS Honor recipient by MatrixCare, a leading provider of CAHPS surveys, advanced analytics and other services for home health agencies.  This prestigious program recognizes agencies that excel in delivering positive patient experiences and high-quality care as measured by the Home Health Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HHCAHPS) satisfaction scores. To receive the HHCAHPS...
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CEO News

Fitzthum Hired as New Chief Executive Officer

February 3, 2025

Categories: News

Justin Boswell, Community Healthcare System of NE Kansas (CHCS) Board Chair, has announced that John Fitzthum has been hired as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).  Fitzthum will assume this new role on March 3. Fitzthum has more than 12 years’ experience in the healthcare setting, working the past year as the Regional Chief Operating Officer at St. Catherine Hospital (CommonSpirit Health) in Dodge City. CommonSpirit Health is comprised of St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, a...
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Grant News

CHCS Receives Grant from the Stormont Vail Foundation

January 30, 2025

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Community HealthCare System (CHCS) has received a grant from the Stormont Vail Foundation to help continue their mental health offerings to students and community members. The $3,000 grant will help CHCS provide teaching materials for teen, youth, and adult Mental Health First Aid class courses. “We are thrilled to receive this grant funding to purchase training materials for participants in our Mental Health First Aid classes,” said Andrea Lutz, CHCS Director of Ancillary Services....
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CHCS installs EKG in Onaga thanks to grant funding

January 23, 2025

Categories: General, News

Community HealthCare System will be adding an Electrocardiogram, or EKG, at its Onaga Outpatient Specialty Clinic thanks to grant funding from the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.  In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare environment, ensuring quick, accurate, and non-invasive diagnostics is critical. One essential piece of equipment that fulfills these needs is the EKG. An EKG records the electrical activity of the heart, providing healthcare professionals with valuable insights...
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