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.
Stay Informed MHA Newsroom
All News
October 9, 2026
MO PQC Publishes Maternal And Exposed Infant Hepatitis C Resource Workbook
The Missouri Perinatal Quality Collaborative, in partnership with the Missouri Hospital Association, published the "Maternal and Exposed Infant…
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October 9, 2026
CMS Issues Medicare FY 2027 Payment, Policy Correction Notices
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a proposed rule to amend the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments regulations to…
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October 7, 2026
MHA Convention Preview: Trustee Of The Year — Joe Smith
The Missouri Hospital Association will honor Phillip “Joe” Smith as the 2026 Trustee of the Year at MHA’s 104th Annual Convention in Kansas City,…
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October 7, 2026
MHA Shares Medicare Open Enrollment And Respiratory Disease Season PR Toolkits
Hospitals are trusted sources of health information, and two timely topics are top of mind this season: Medicare Open Enrollment and respiratory…
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Get Involved Events & Education
All Events
Oct
13
MO PQC Maternal and Infant Symposium
The Missouri Perinatal Quality Collaborative’s Maternal & Infant Symposium will highlight patient-centered quality improvement and workforce…
Oct
13
Psychosis Uncovered: Recognizing Early Symptoms and How Treatment Helps
Early identification and intervention are critical in supporting individuals experiencing symptoms of psychosis.
Oct
20
Quality Office Hours: Final Rules Review
This informative session will cover key final quality-related rule updates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the financial…
Oct
21
2026 MHA Triennial Population Health Assessment Comprehensive Report
This virtual session will review the 2026 Population Health Assessment Survey Report, MHA's fourth triennial assessment and the most comprehensive…
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.