Hospital Management & Operations
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How We Help Hospitals
Driving Better Outcomes for Patients & Communities
We are dedicated to helping hospitals operate efficiently while delivering safe, consistent, high-quality care. MHA helps build healthier communities through our targeted programs, expert resources and responsive support services.
From guiding hospital leadership through complex operational decisions to equipping care teams with tools that enhance patient outcomes, we offer practical solutions that meet the comprehensive needs of health care professionals.
Advancing Hospital Performance & Patient Well-Being
Providing Resources That Help You Lead & Deliver Better Care
Quality Care & Patient Safety
Find resources to improve safety, engage patients, support behavioral health, coordinate care and strengthen emergency preparedness.
Community Health
Discover how hospitals invest in their communities, drive economic impact, advance population health and promote transparency in care and cost.
Demonstrating Impact Through Community Investment
Turn Transparency Into Trust
Hospital leaders can use MHA’s community investment data to showcase their organization’s impact, strengthen operational planning and build trust with the public through greater transparency. Backed by research from our public transparency site, FocusOnHospitals.com, this information highlights the vital, often uncompensated services hospitals provide—and can support conversations with stakeholders about community value and accountability. Learn more about how these insights can reinforce your hospital’s role as a trusted community partner.
Stay Informed MHA Newsroom
All News
October 2, 2025
On the Move: Hospital Leadership Changes for October 2025
Check out these leadership changes from hospitals around the state for the month of October 2025:Community Hospital - Fairfax Names CEOAnn Schlueter…
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October 1, 2025
How The Government Shutdown Impacts Hospitals
The U.S. House of Representatives and Senate were unable to reach an agreement on a continuing resolution and federal government funding expired at…
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September 30, 2025
MHA Releases HAC, VBP And Quality Trend Reports
The Missouri Hospital Association published an analysis of the Medicare Hospital-Acquired Condition reduction program, the Medicare Value-Based…
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September 30, 2025
CMS Revises Appendix A Of State Operations Manual
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Sept. 5 posted revisions to Appendix A of the State Operations Manual that include new…
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Get Involved Events & Education
All Events
Oct
2
Health Care Workforce Innovation Bi-State Summit
Join the summit to strengthen the health care workforce and explore bold strategies in K–12 pipelines, education reform and staff well-being.
Oct
2
2025 Missouri Association for Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing Forum
Explore trends and tools in health care marketing and PR — connect, learn and elevate your strategy. Register now to save your spot!
Oct
7
Credentialing: Navigating Risk and Readiness in the Provider Lifecycle: Five-part Virtual Series
Protect your organization and empower staff. This five-part series builds oversight skills to manage provider data and guide smart decisions.
Oct
8
Navigating the Complexities of the Nurse Manager Role
Lead with impact! This two-day event equips nurse managers with strategies, insights, and tools to build strong teams and elevate care.
Integrate Non-Clinical Factors Into Operational Strategy
Strengthen hospital planning, resource allocation and care delivery by understanding the social and economic conditions that shape patient health. These insights into non-clinical factors can help inform more effective operational decisions, improve outcomes and reduce avoidable strain on hospital systems.