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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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Fitzgibbon Hospital Renamed Missouri Valley Regional Medical Center, Names New CEO

November 13, 2026

Fitzgibbon Hospital Renamed Missouri Valley Regional Medical Center, Names New CEO

Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall, Mo., has officially changed its name to Missouri Valley Regional Medical Center, reflecting a new chapter for the…
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November 13, 2026

DHSS Awards Contracts For Rural Medical Student Clerkships To 5 Organizations

The Missouri Graduate Medical Education Technical Assistance Center named the five organizations that received contract awards through the Missouri…
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November 12, 2026

MO HealthNet Selects Managed Care Plans

The MO HealthNet Division selected the three Medicaid managed care plans that will take effect July 1, 2027.Home State HealthMissouri Care (Healthy…
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November 11, 2026

MHA Shares FY 2023, 2024 And 2025 Medicare Cost Report Data

The Missouri Hospital Association published a comprehensive analysis of the fiscal years 2023, 2024 and 2025 Medicare cost report data based on the…
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Get Involved Events & Education

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Nov 16

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 17

HIDI Focus Session: Payer Performance Initiative

Join HIDI for an overview of the Payer Performance Initiative and the tools available to help healthcare organizations better…

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Nov 23

Pharmacy Conditions of Participation

This program will review the pharmaceutical services condition of participation and other regulatory areas that require pharmacist input and…

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Dec 3

Organize Information and Connect Your Work in OneNote

Learn how to use Microsoft OneNote as a central hub for capturing, organizing and managing information.

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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