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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

Hospital Management & Operations

Access tools to improve financial performance, support effective leadership, build a sustainable workforce and provide safe environments for care..

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Quality Care & Patient Safety

Find resources to improve safety, engage patients, support behavioral health, coordinate care and strengthen emergency preparedness.

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Community Health

Discover how hospitals invest in their communities, drive economic impact, advance population health and promote transparency in care and cost.

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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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Stay Informed MHA Newsroom

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Staff Spotlight: Chris Conn Celebrates 20 Years With HIDI

November 14, 2025

Staff Spotlight: Chris Conn Celebrates 20 Years With HIDI

Congratulations to Chris Conn, information services junior analyst, on 20 years of service to HIDI!Chris is one of the Hospital Industry Data…
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November 14, 2025

MHA, Partners To Host 2026 Virtual Health Care Career Day

Registration is now open for the fifth annual virtual Health Care Career Day scheduled for Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.This statewide, virtual event will…
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On the Move: Hospital Leadership Changes for November 2025

November 13, 2025

On the Move: Hospital Leadership Changes for November 2025

Check out these leadership changes from hospitals around the state for the month of November 2025:Maryland Heights Center For Behavioral Health Names…
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MHA Members Elect Chair-Elect, Board Approves 2026 Officers

November 12, 2025

MHA Members Elect Chair-Elect, Board Approves 2026 Officers

The Missouri Hospital Association Board of Trustees approved Stephen L. Reintjes Sr., M.D., president and CEO of NKC Health in North Kansas City,…
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Get Involved Events & Education

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Nov 17

HIDI Office Hours

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

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Nov 18

Emerging Health Care Leaders

Empower emerging leaders with the skills, confidence and insight to lead effectively — today and into the future.

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Nov 18

HIDI Focus Session: HIDI Hospital Acquired Conditions Dashboard

See how your hospital can view data related to hospitalization and drill down to specific conditions, patients and time frames.

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Nov 19

Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Program

Stay survey-ready! This virtual session covers QAPI standards, top deficiencies and updated CMS guidelines for all hospital types.

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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. 

  1. Learn More About Social Determinants of Health