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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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MHA Seeks Presentation Proposals For Workplace Safety Convening

July 1, 2026

MHA Seeks Presentation Proposals For Workplace Safety Convening

The Missouri Hospital Association is seeking presentation proposals for its “Accountable Leaders for Worker and Environmental Safety” convening…
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Judge hammer gavel and doctor stethoscope on wooden table background in courtroom. Health law, medical law rules, regulations in the health care industry and its patients, medical malpractice concept.

July 1, 2026

Eighth Circuit Rejects Novartis Appeal In 340B Litigation

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit upheld the district court’s decision denying an injunction against SB 751, which extends contract…
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Burn, Heat and Infection Preparedness Resources Available For World Cup

July 1, 2026

Burn, Heat and Infection Preparedness Resources Available For World Cup

With four of six World Cup matches completed in Kansas City, Mo., and a fifth scheduled for Friday, July 3, health care delivery continues without…
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On the Move: Hospital Leadership Changes for July 2026

July 1, 2026

On the Move: Hospital Leadership Changes for July 2026

Check out these leadership changes from hospitals around the state for the month of July 2026:Mercy Southeast Communities Names Amanda Shelast As…
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Get Involved Events & Education

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Jul 1

2026 Pain Management Series Registration: Advancing Substance Use Care in Clinical Practice

Join us for a four-part informational series focused on improving clinical practice related to opioid prescribing, pain management, stimulant use…

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Jul 7

Infection Prevention Academy

This eight-part orientation will prepare infection prevention health care professionals for surveillance, prevention and control of…

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Jul 8

Overdose Trends in Missouri

Join us as we delve into the current state of the state regarding overdose trends in Missouri. 

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Jul 13

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…

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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. 

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