Empowering Hospitals,
Enhancing Communities

The Value of MHA Membership

Learn about the benefits that help Missouri hospitals thrive through MHA membership.

Real-Time Payer Insights

Explore how the Payer Performance Initiative and Vitality Index help Missouri hospitals thrive with better data.

Hospitals In Action

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

Workforce Initiatives

MHA is advancing a member-informed strategy designed to deliver tools, insights and solutions for evolving needs.

Maternal-Child Health

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

Supporting Those Who Support Care

Guidance, Advocacy and Resources for Health Care Leaders

Advocacy & Policy

MHA represents the interests of Missouri's hospital and health systems in the legislative and executive branches of federal, state and local governments.

How We Help Hospitals

Access expert resources, strategies and support to enhance hospital care, improve safety and optimize operations.

About MHA

As a nonprofit advocate for Missouri hospitals and health systems, we support community health through advocacy, resources and strategic guidance.

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Missouri Health Leaders Commend State’s Top 10 Award To Transform Rural Care

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December 29, 2025

MHA Applauds Missouri’s $216 Million Rural Health Transformation Program Award

Missouri’s hospitals and the patients they serve will benefit from a $216 million initial award through the federal Rural Health Transformation…

December 22, 2025

MHA Holiday Schedule Announced, Support Remains Available

In addition to Christmas (Dec. 25) and New Year’s Day (Jan. 1), the Missouri Hospital Association and affiliate offices will be closed Dec. 26, Dec.…

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December 22, 2025

CMS Releases Transparency In Coverage Proposed Rule

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a proposed rule that would change payer price transparency regulations to improve the…

Bottles of prescription medicine in a pile. This collection of pill bottles is symbolic of the many medications senior adults and chronically ill people take.

December 22, 2025

CMS Innovation Center Announces Medicare Part A, Part B Drug Models

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Innovation Center announced two new mandatory programs to mitigate the increasing cost of drugs.The…

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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.

Learn How Hospitals Make a Difference

GET INVOLVED Events & Education

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Jan 5

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.

Jan 8

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.

Jan 26

HIDI Office Hours

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

Jan 27

HIDI Focus Session: Hospital Performance Insights: Financial Data Capture

Maximize your hospital’s financial data. Learn strategies to boost accuracy, streamline reporting and turn insights into smarter decisions.

Jan 30

Public Health and Regulatory Considerations for Kratom and 7-OH Products

This webinar will help healthcare professionals distinguish natural kratom from synthetic 7-OH products and address related health risks, misuse…

Feb 10