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2025 Workforce Report

Get insights into Missouri’s health care workforce — from current challenges to future opportunities.

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Hospitals In Action

Share your hospital’s community benefit story and help highlight the difference you're making in Missouri.

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Maternal-Child Health

Discover how improving maternal and child health through care coordination leads to better outcomes for families across Missouri.

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Support Hospital Advocacy in Missouri

Join us in strengthening Missouri hospitals by contributing to MHA’s Political Action Committee. Your support helps amplify the voice of health…

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Supporting Those Who Support Care

Guidance, Advocacy and Resources for Health Care Leaders

Stay Informed MHA Newsroom

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Staff Spotlight: Chris Conn Celebrates 20 Years With HIDI

Staff Spotlight: Chris Conn Celebrates 20 Years With HIDI

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November 14, 2025

MHA, Partners To Host 2026 Virtual Health Care Career Day

Registration is now open for the fifth annual virtual Health Care Career Day scheduled for Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.This statewide, virtual event will…
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On the Move: Hospital Leadership Changes for November 2025

November 13, 2025

On the Move: Hospital Leadership Changes for November 2025

Check out these leadership changes from hospitals around the state for the month of November 2025:Maryland Heights Center For Behavioral Health Names…
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MHA Members Elect Chair-Elect, Board Approves 2026 Officers

November 12, 2025

MHA Members Elect Chair-Elect, Board Approves 2026 Officers

The Missouri Hospital Association Board of Trustees approved Stephen L. Reintjes Sr., M.D., president and CEO of NKC Health in North Kansas City,…
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US Senate Passes Short-term Continuing Resolution

November 12, 2025

US Senate Passes Short-term Continuing Resolution

The U.S. Senate passed an amendment to the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 that would fund the government through Friday, Jan. 30,…
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Hospitals Make a Powerful Impact—See the Data Behind It

#MoHospitals Provide Billions In Community Benefit

Hospitals across Missouri contribute billions in community benefits every year through uncompensated care, outreach programs and local economic support. This data compiles the monetary value behind those efforts, helping hospital leaders and stakeholders demonstrate value, reinforce public trust and advocate for continued investment.

  1. Learn How Hospitals Make a Difference

2025 Legislative Session Summary

MHA published its summary of the 2025 state legislative session, which describes the outcomes of various legislative proposals affecting hospitals and health care. MHA staff appreciates our members’ work to help us advocate on their behalf.

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GET INVOLVED Events & Education

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Nov 17

HIDI Office Hours

Connect with HIDI experts during open office hours — get personalized help with tools, data submission and more.

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Nov 18

Emerging Health Care Leaders

Empower emerging leaders with the skills, confidence and insight to lead effectively — today and into the future.

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Nov 18

HIDI Focus Session: HIDI Hospital Acquired Conditions Dashboard

See how your hospital can view data related to hospitalization and drill down to specific conditions, patients and time frames.

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Nov 19

Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Program

Stay survey-ready! This virtual session covers QAPI standards, top deficiencies and updated CMS guidelines for all hospital types.

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Dec 2

2026 Joint Commission Accreditation Update for Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals — Four-part Virtual Series

Attend this program to learn about TJC's revised standards manual and survey process guide, so you can welcome surveyors with confidence!

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Dec 3

2025 Missouri Preceptor Academy

Boost your impact as a preceptor! Join this two-day virtual academy to gain tools and strategies to lead, teach and inspire with confidence.

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Dec 8

AWHONN Obstetric Patient Safety: OB Emergencies Workshop

MO PQC & AWHONN workshop offers CMS-required training with simulations to improve obstetric emergency care for all clinicians.

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Dec 9

AWHONN Obstetric Patient Safety: OB Emergencies Workshop

MO PQC & AWHONN workshop offers CMS-required training with simulations to improve obstetric emergency care for all clinicians.

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Dec 9

Chargemaster Coding Updates and Implementation for 2026

This event will review important component changes to critical Current Procedural Terminology and Outpatient Prospective Payment System. 

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Dec 16

Clinical Faculty Academy

Train the next generation of nurses! This two-day academy equips RNs to succeed as clinical instructors with key skills, support and CNE hours.

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If You Work at a Missouri Hospital, You're an MHA Member!

Learn more about how your MHA membership strengthens your hospital's capabilities by providing access to resources that elevate how you serve your patients, staff and communities. 

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