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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

Stay Informed MHA Newsroom

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CMS Releases Rule To Update List Of Items Subject To Face-To-Face Encounter And Written Order Prior To Delivery

CMS Releases Rule To Update List Of Items Subject To Face-To-Face Encounter And Written Order Prior To Delivery

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July 29, 2026

Congressional Research Service Releases Report On Medicare’s Financial Status

The Congressional Research Service released a report about Medicare’s financial status. According to the CRS, Medicare enrolls 70.7 million…
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On the Move: Hospital Leadership Changes for July 2026

July 29, 2026

On the Move: Hospital Leadership Changes for July 2026

Check out these leadership changes from hospitals around the state for the month of July 2026:Mercy Hospital Lebanon Names Valerie Davis As…
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MHA Publishes Issue Brief On Medicaid Work And Community Engagement Requirements

July 27, 2026

MHA Publishes Issue Brief On Medicaid Work And Community Engagement Requirements

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services posted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Medicaid work and community engagement…
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CMS Proposes Medicaid Indirect Hold Harmless Threshold

July 27, 2026

CMS Proposes Medicaid Indirect Hold Harmless Threshold

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a proposed rule implementing Section 71115 of H.R. 1, known as the Working Families Tax Cut…
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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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Jul 28

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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Aug 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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Aug 6

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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Aug 13

2026 MHA Lean Six Sigma Project Summary Report

Lean Six Sigma is a performance improvement methodology that relies on collaborative team effort to improve performance by removing waste and…

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Aug 17

PQC Connect: Curing Hepatitis C through Labor & Delivery Admissions

This virtual session will explore hepatitis C, treatment assessment and strategies to use labor and delivery admissions as an opportunity to link…

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Aug 20

AI Revolution in Commercial Buildings

This event explores how emerging AI-driven technologies are changing building operations from energy management and maintenance to security,…

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Aug 24

HIDI Office Hours

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

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Aug 25

HIDI Focus Session: HIDI Point of Care Alerting and Portal

Join us for a deep dive into HIDI’s Point of Care Alerting and Portal — powerful tools designed to bring actionable intelligence directly to…

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Aug 27

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 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 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 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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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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