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Highlight the value of hospital-supported care with data and insights on uncompensated services, community benefit programs and local economic impact.
Community Health
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Stephen Njenga
Director of Quality Measurement and Population Health Improvement
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Strengthening Communities Through Care, Partnerships & Insights
Improving community health requires strong local partnerships, data-informed strategies and a commitment to equity in care and outcomes. MHA’s research provides health care professionals and community leaders with information that highlights hospital contributions, uncovers disparities and supports transparency in cost and quality.
Our tools help drive more informed decisions to foster trust and create meaningful, lasting change in the communities hospitals serve.
Community-Centered Excellence
Building Trust Through Investment & Transparency
Population Health Strategies
Support better outcomes for all Missourians with strategies that address health disparities, promote equity and guide community-focused care initiatives.
Health Care Economic Impact
Understand how hospitals provide economic benefits that support the financial health of communities and states.
Rural Health Initiatives
Advance rural health with advocacy, resources, and strategies that strengthen Missouri’s rural hospitals and sustain care in every community.
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February 13, 2026
Missouri Hospital Transparency Data Updated, Now In One Central Location
To make health care information easier for Missourians to access and understand, the Missouri Hospital Association has consolidated all statewide and…
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February 13, 2026
Deadline For Workforce Data Submissions Approaching
Two surveys that provide essential data for hospitals are closing Friday, Feb. 27. The 2026 Missouri Regional Healthcare Compensation and Benefits…
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February 11, 2026
MHA Distributes Wage Index, Occupational Mix Data For Review
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released revised public-use files used to develop the federal fiscal year 2027 Medicare wage index.…
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February 11, 2026
CMS Proposes Changes To Health Insurance Marketplace
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters proposed rule that will set the standards for the…
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Feb
17
Hospital Preparedness Academy 2026 – Nine-part Virtual Series
Join the Hospital Preparedness Academy for nine interactive sessions packed with practical strategies, regulatory insights, and collaborative…
Feb
23
HIDI Office Hours
Connect with HIDI experts during open office hours — get personalized help with tools, data submission and more.
Feb
24
Hospital Preparedness Academy 2026 – Nine-part Virtual Series
Join the Hospital Preparedness Academy for nine interactive sessions packed with practical strategies, regulatory insights, and collaborative…
Feb
24
HIDI Focus Session: HIDI Patient Safety Dashboards
Learn how HIDI’s Patient Safety Dashboards can help you track trends, monitor quality and drive safer patient care across your organization.
Advancing Accessible and Consistent Care In Every Community
Ensuring every Missourian can consistently access high-quality, safe care and live healthily in their community is essential to improving health outcomes. Learn how hospitals can address barriers that impact health beyond the clinical setting.