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The Latest from the MHA

Help MHA Recognize 2026 Champions of Care

Nominate an individual or team and help us celebrate the difference they make.

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Advocating for Missouri Hospitals

Review the 2026 Legislative Guide outlining MHA’s policy goals and advocacy efforts.

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The Value of MHA Membership

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

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Real-Time Payer Insights

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

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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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Workforce Initiatives

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

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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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Supporting Those Who Support Care

Guidance, Advocacy and Resources for Health Care Leaders

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Joe Miller To Lead New DSS Rural Health Transformation Office

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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.

March 24, 2026

State Agencies Issue Alert On Growing Nitazene Threat

Several Missouri state agencies — including the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Department of Public Safety, Department of…
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March 24, 2026

CDC’s Project Firstline Offers Micro-learn Trainings For EVS Teams

Environmental services staff plays a crucial role in maintaining clean and safe health care environments. Because EVS workers are the first line of…
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March 23, 2026

CMS Issues Administrative Simplification Final Rule

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a final rule that “establishes the first-ever Health Insurance Portability and Accountability…
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Young mother takes her baby in for a routine checkup. She puts a pacifier in the sleepy baby's mouth as the unrecognizable person explains something.

March 23, 2026

MO PQC Releases 2023-2025 Progress Report

The Missouri Perinatal Quality Collaborative, in partnership with the Missouri Hospital Association, released its 2023-2025 progress report.…
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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

GET INVOLVED Events & Education

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Mar 24

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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Mar 26

PFAC Office Hours: HCAHPS Questions — Care From Nurses and Doctors

This virtual event provides practical strategies to enhance nurse and physician communication, elevate patient experience, and strengthen HCAHPS…

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Mar 30

HIDI Office Hours

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

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Mar 31

Maternal SUD and NAS Summit

The event highlights Missouri’s progress, challenges, and best practices in addressing maternal substance use disorders and neonatal abstinence…

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Mar 31

Hospital Preparedness Academy 2026 – Nine-part Virtual Series

Join the Hospital Preparedness Academy for nine interactive sessions packed with practical strategies, regulatory insights, and collaborative…

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Mar 31

HIDI Focus Session: HIDI Fundamentals and HIDINet Data Submission

Learn about HIDI and HIDINet data submission — requirements, troubleshooting and strategies to improve hospital performance.

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Apr 7

Hospital Preparedness Academy 2026 – Nine-part Virtual Series

Join the Hospital Preparedness Academy for nine interactive sessions packed with practical strategies, regulatory insights, and collaborative…

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Apr 8

Bothwell Regional Health Center - Nurse Residency Program

Megan Elwood, Bothwell Regional Health Center's nurse residency coordinator, will highlight outcomes of the hospital's nurse residency program and…

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Apr 9

Introduction to Copilot and AI

Microsoft 365 Copilot unlocks new levels of productivity and creativity while helping you confidently navigate the ethical and security principles…

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Apr 10

23rd Annual Health Care Leadership Series

Step into leadership with confidence! Gain skills, tools and a strong network to lead change in today’s evolving health care landscape.

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Apr 13

Discharge Planning

This session will provide an overview of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' regulations governing the provision of discharge…

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Apr 14

Quality Directors Academy

This six-part academy is designed for individuals new to hospital-based quality director or quality department roles.

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Apr 15

Scalable Approaches to Meet Patients’ Nonclinical Needs in Missouri

This four‑part series highlights how data, technology, and cross‑sector partnerships can address nonclinical health factors to improve access,…

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Apr 16

2026 Health Care Human Resources Spring Conference 

Connect with health care HR peers for two days of energizing content, expert insights, expanded networking, and the opportunity to earn SHRM and…

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Apr 21

Quality Directors Academy

This six-part academy is designed for individuals new to hospital-based quality director or quality department roles.

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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. 

  1. Member Benefits