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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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September 9, 2026

MHA Distributes Analysis For FFY 2027 Final Medicare IRF PPS

The Missouri Hospital Association prepared an analysis that illustrates the financial effect of the FFY 2027 final Medicare inpatient rehabilitation…
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DHSS Issues Health Alert On Increased Measles Activity In Midwest

September 9, 2026

DHSS Issues Health Alert On Increased Measles Activity In Midwest

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services issued a health alert encouraging health care providers to remain aware of increased measles…
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September 4, 2026

MedPAC Shares Analysis Of Health Care And Medicare Spending

MedPAC released a summary of an analysis that contains information about health care spending and trends in Medicare expenditures. Key findings…
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September 4, 2026

Family Support Division Releases New FAQs On Work Requirements

Following a town hall meeting, the Missouri Department of Social Services’ Family Support Division released a new list of FAQs related to the changes…
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Get Involved Events & Education

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Sep 11

Virtual Health Care Career Day Informational Webinar

Learn how your organization can get involved in the sixth annual virtual Health Care Career Day event, taking place Friday, Feb. 26, 2027.

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Sep 16

Navigating the Complexities of the Nurse Manager Role

This two-day event delves into the distinct challenges that nurse managers face in their daily responsibilities.

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Sep 17

MAHA/MAHVRP Annual Conference

This conference will bring together members of the Missouri Association of Hospital Auxiliaries (MAHA) and the Midwest Association for Healthcare…

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Sep 17

Crisis Management and Resilience for Health Care Facility Management Teams

This virtual session will focus on strengthening preparedness across hospital and care facility operations.

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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