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The Latest from the MHA

Celebrate the Leaders Moving Health Care Forward

Honor innovation, leadership and dedication across Missouri hospitals. Nominations are now open for MHA’s top awards.

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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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CMS Issues Clarification On NATCEP/CEP Requirements

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April 20, 2026

State Officials Warn Doctors, Healing Arts Licensees Of Drug Trafficking Scam

The Missouri Division of Professional Registration, a division of the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance, is alerting medical providers of…
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Missouri critical access hospital leaders meet with Jonathan Patterson, Missouri speaker of the house.

April 17, 2026

MHA’s Critical Access Hospital Network Meets, Visits With Legislators

Leaders from Missouri’s critical access hospitals gathered April 15 in Jefferson City, Mo., for a Critical Access Hospital Network meeting hosted by…
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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.

April 15, 2026

DSS Invites Rural Health Organizations To Upcoming RHTP Webinar Series

The Missouri Department of Social Services invites rural health care providers, community-based organizations and other stakeholders to participate…
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Benefit And Trust: Mercy Southeast Provides Building Blocks To Improve Maternal-Child Health

April 15, 2026

Benefit And Trust: Mercy Southeast Provides Building Blocks To Improve Maternal-Child Health

As part of the Missouri Hospital Association’s Hospital Benefit and Public Trust Campaign, a new story featuring Mercy Southeast’s Building Blocks…
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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 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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Apr 22

2026 CMS Hospitals CoPs Updates

This two-day event brings together the latest regulatory updates, real-world challenges Missouri hospitals are facing and actionable guidance you…

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Apr 23

Navigating the Unexpected: Supporting Peripartum Parents Through Grief, Trauma, and Medical Complexity

This training provides an overview of grief, trauma and medical complexity across the perinatal and neonatal continuum, with a focus on how these…

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Apr 27

Emergency Preparedness Regulations: Is Your Hospital Prepared for the Next Emergency?

This presentation will discuss the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services rules and updated interpretative guidelines, including required…

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Apr 27

HIDI Office Hours

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

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Apr 28

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 29

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 30

Missouri Health Care Executive Assistants' 23rd Annual Conference

Health care executive and administrative assistants can learn practical techniques to grow in their profession and receive inspirational…

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May 5

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 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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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