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Celebrate #MoHospitals Champions of Care Winners!

Read how Champions of Care go above and beyond to care for their communities.

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Strengthening Missourians’ Health Care Through Data

Annual Licensing Survey Now Open!

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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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Champions Of Care Nurse Winner - Megan Elwood

Champions Of Care Nurse Winner - Megan Elwood

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Champions Of Care Nursing Team Winner - Emergency Room Nursing Staff

May 5, 2026

Champions Of Care Nursing Team Winner - Emergency Room Nursing Staff

In 2025, Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital made significant strides in improving the quality of care delivered to our community. Our team identified…
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Champions Of Care Health Care Worker Winner - Pastor Charles Moore

May 5, 2026

Champions Of Care Health Care Worker Winner - Pastor Charles Moore

Pastor Charles Moore has been a faithful presence in our hospital since the day our doors opened in 1984. He led the dedication prayer for the…
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Champions Of Care Health Care Team Winner - Home Health and Hospice

May 5, 2026

Champions Of Care Health Care Team Winner - Home Health and Hospice

Phelps Health is proud to nominate our Home Health and Hospice team for the MHA Champions of Care. In a rural landscape where health care access is…
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May 4, 2026

DOE Issues Final Rule On Updated Definition of “Professional Student”

The Department of Education released a final rule on April 30 to define “professional student” and “graduate student,” which determines federal…
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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.

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GET INVOLVED Events & Education

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Apr 22

2026 CMS Hospitals CoPs Updates

It’s not too late to benefit from MHA’s 2026 CMS Hospital CoPs Update. Register now to access the on‑demand recording and submit questions to the…

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May 6

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…

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May 8

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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May 12

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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May 13

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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May 18

Governing Body and Medical Staff Conditions of Participation

This presentation will examine the regulatory requirements for hospital boards and describe situations in which the governing body has been…

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May 18

HIDI Office Hours

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

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May 19

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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May 21

Lean Construction Methods in Health Care

Join the Missouri Society for Healthcare Engineering for an interactive educational event focused on lean construction methods in health care.

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May 27

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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Jun 2

2026 Preceptor Academy

The Preceptor Academy trains health care professionals to effectively support new staff through onboarding and competency validation while helping…

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Jun 2

From Staff Nurse to Charge Nurse

This event will focus on the unique challenges nurses face when transitioning from peer to leader and professional role model within clinical…

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Jun 2

Infection Prevention Academy

This eight-part orientation will prepare infection prevention health care professionals for surveillance, prevention and control of…

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Jun 3

PFAC Office Hours: HCAHPS Questions — The Hospital Environment

This virtual event is designed to empower health care professionals with practical strategies to elevate patient experience and improve HCAHPS…

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Jun 5

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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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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