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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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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

Stay Informed MHA Newsroom

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HIDI Releases Second-quarter FFY 2026 Inpatient, Outpatient Databases

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June 2, 2026

Help MHA Inspire The Next Generation Of Health Care Professionals

The career spotlight blog series on Missouri Health Careers, an online platform provided by the Missouri Hospital Association, highlights…
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CMS Releases Information On Medicaid Work And Community Engagement Requirements Under H.R. 1

June 2, 2026

CMS Releases Information On Medicaid Work And Community Engagement Requirements Under H.R. 1

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services posted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Medicaid work and community engagement…
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A courageous young mixed race woman recovering from cancer walks arm in arm with her senior mother. They are enjoying the outdoors and time together. They are walking down a rural road at sunset.

June 1, 2026

DSS Extends Deadline For ToRCH Care Minor Renovation Bids

The Missouri Department of Social Services today issued Amendment #3 to its Invitation for Bid (IFB) #DSS26009001 for the ToRCH Care Strategic Minor…
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A businesswoman dressed in smart casual attire analyzes digital graphs and charts on a tablet. The setting is a modern office with a warm, wooden floor. Technology aids her business insights.

June 1, 2026

CMS Issues Final APM Updates And IOTA Model

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a final rule regarding Alternative Payment Model updates and the Increasing Organ Transplant…
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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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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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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 4

Expanding Rural Medical Clerkships in Missouri

This one-hour virtual event will provide Missouri health care leaders with an overview of rural medical clerkship opportunities and their impact…

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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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Jun 9

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 10

2026 Pain Management Series Registration: Advancing Substance Use Care in Clinical Practice

Join us for a four-part informational series focused on improving clinical practice related to opioid prescribing, pain management, stimulant use…

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Jun 17

2026 Pain Management Series Registration: Advancing Substance Use Care in Clinical Practice

Join us for a four-part informational series focused on improving clinical practice related to opioid prescribing, pain management, stimulant use…

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Jun 18

2026 Leadership Forum

Missouri hospital leaders and trustees come together to align priorities, spark ideas and shape the future of health care.

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Jun 18

MOSHE Education Event: Active Shooter Response Tabletop Exercise

Organizational leaders and staff need to be prepared to respond to an active assailant in their building.

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Jun 23

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 24

2026 Pain Management Series Registration: Advancing Substance Use Care in Clinical Practice

Join us for a four-part informational series focused on improving clinical practice related to opioid prescribing, pain management, stimulant use…

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Jun 29

EMTALA Regulatory Series

This three-part series will focus on EMTALA regulations, emphasizing problematic areas of EMTALA concepts, adequacy of medical screening and…

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Jun 29

HIDI Office Hours

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

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Jun 30

Infection Prevention Academy

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

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Jul 1

2026 Pain Management Series Registration: Advancing Substance Use Care in Clinical Practice

Join us for a four-part informational series focused on improving clinical practice related to opioid prescribing, pain management, stimulant use…

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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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