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Explore Missouri Hospital Workforce Data

Explore statewide and regional hospital workforce trends, including vacancies and turnover.

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Rural Health Transformation Program

Stay up to date on Missouri’s ToRCH Care initiative, including opportunities, deadlines, hub development, webinars and MHA updates.

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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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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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MedPAC Shares Analysis Of Health Care And Medicare Spending

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September 4, 2026

Family Support Division Releases New FAQs On Work Requirements

Following a town hall meeting, the Missouri Department of Social Services’ Family Support Division released a new list of FAQs related to the changes…
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September 4, 2026

President Signs Short-Term Continuing Resolution Into Law

Chairman Jason Smith’s Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2026, H.R. 6500, was signed into law on Sept. 2. The resolution funds the…
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September 4, 2026

UnitedHealthcare Eliminates Prior Authorization Requirements For 1,700 Services

UnitedHealthcare released a list of approximately 1,700 procedure codes that will be exempt from prior authorization requirements…
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September 4, 2026

MHA Distributes Analysis For FFY 2027 Final Medicare IPF PPS

The Missouri Hospital Association prepared an analysis that illustrates the financial effect of the federal fiscal year 2027 final…
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2026 Legislative Session Summary

MHA published its summary of the 2026 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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Sep 8

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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Sep 9

PFAC Office Hours: HCAHPS Questions — Your Care in the Hospital

This virtual event will empower health care professionals with practical strategies to elevate patient experience and improve Hospital Consumer…

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Sep 11

Virtual Health Care Career Day Informational Webinar

Learn how your organization can get involved in the sixth annual virtual Health Care Career Day event, taking place Friday, Feb. 26, 2027.

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Sep 16

Navigating the Complexities of the Nurse Manager Role

This two-day event delves into the distinct challenges that nurse managers face in their daily responsibilities.

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Sep 17

MAHA/MAHVRP Annual Conference

This conference will bring together members of the Missouri Association of Hospital Auxiliaries (MAHA) and the Midwest Association for Healthcare…

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Sep 17

Crisis Management and Resilience for Health Care Facility Management Teams

This virtual session will focus on strengthening preparedness across hospital and care facility operations.

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Sep 18

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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Sep 21

Swing-bed Fundamentals

This online seminar describes the basic Medicare regulations for participating in the swing-bed program.

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Sep 22

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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Sep 22

PQC Connect: Tiny Brains, Big Impact: Neonatal Encephalopathy Screening, Treatment and Our Upcoming Initiative

This webinar will discuss guidance for early screening and timely treatment for neonatal encephalopathy, prior to the rollout of our new neonatal…

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Sep 23

Accountable Leaders for Worker and Environmental Safety

This event will convene health care leaders from across the state who are responsible for advancing workplace safety, fostering the exchange of…

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Sep 23

Statewide Certified Peer Specialist Quarterly Call

The Statewide Certified Peer Specialist Quarterly Calls are designed to bring peers together from across the state to connect, learn and…

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Sep 28

HIDI Office Hours

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

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Sep 29

HIDI Focus Session: HIDI Discharge Data Program

Join the Hospital Industry Data Institute for an overview of the HIDI Discharge Data Program, including key program components, submission…

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Oct 1

Marketing, Communications and Public Relations Forum

The Marketing, Communications and Public Relations Forum brings together marketing, communications, public relations and digital strategy leaders…

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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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