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.
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All News
April 1, 2026
DMH Opens Portal To Submit Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral Health Boarding Payments
The Missouri Department of Mental Health’s Division of Behavioral Health and Division of Developmental Disabilities opened a portal for hospitals…
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April 1, 2026
ECRI Report Lists Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns In 2026
The Emergency Care Research Institute and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices released the “Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns for 2026” report,…
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March 27, 2026
Val Huhn To Serve On Federal Healthcare Advisory Committee
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced on March 26 the members of the Healthcare…
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March 27, 2026
CDC Schedules Training For Patient Safety Structural Measure Updates
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will host a presentation on the Patient Safety Structural Measure updates from 11:15 a.m. to noon…
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Get Involved Events & Education
All Events
Mar
31
Maternal SUD and NAS Summit
The event highlights Missouri’s progress, challenges, and best practices in addressing maternal substance use disorders and neonatal abstinence…
Apr
7
Hospital Preparedness Academy 2026 – Nine-part Virtual Series
Join the Hospital Preparedness Academy for nine interactive sessions packed with practical strategies, regulatory insights, and collaborative…
Apr
8
Bothwell Regional Health Center - Nurse Residency Program
Megan Elwood, Bothwell Regional Health Center's nurse residency coordinator, will highlight outcomes of the hospital's nurse residency program and…
Apr
9
Introduction to Copilot and AI
Microsoft 365 Copilot unlocks new levels of productivity and creativity while helping you confidently navigate the ethical and security principles…
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.