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
December 30, 2025
Missouri Health Leaders Commend State’s Top 10 Award To Transform Rural Care
Leaders of three of Missouri’s health care associations congratulate Gov. Mike Kehoe and his administration on securing a $216 million initial…
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December 29, 2025
MHA Applauds Missouri’s $216 Million Rural Health Transformation Program Award
Missouri’s hospitals and the patients they serve will benefit from a $216 million initial award through the federal Rural Health Transformation…
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December 22, 2025
MHA Holiday Schedule Announced, Support Remains Available
In addition to Christmas (Dec. 25) and New Year’s Day (Jan. 1), the Missouri Hospital Association and affiliate offices will be closed Dec. 26, Dec.…
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December 22, 2025
CMS Releases Transparency In Coverage Proposed Rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a proposed rule that would change payer price transparency regulations to improve the…
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Get Involved Events & Education
All Events
Jan
5
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 hours.
Jan
8
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 hours.
Jan
26
HIDI Office Hours
Connect with HIDI experts during open office hours — get personalized help with tools, data submission and more.
Jan
27
HIDI Focus Session: Hospital Performance Insights: Financial Data Capture
Maximize your hospital’s financial data. Learn strategies to boost accuracy, streamline reporting and turn insights into smarter decisions.
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.