Community Investment
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.
Price & Quality Transparency
Empower informed decision-making with tools that promote transparency in hospital pricing, care quality and patient outcomes.
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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November 14, 2025
Staff Spotlight: Chris Conn Celebrates 20 Years With HIDI
Congratulations to Chris Conn, information services junior analyst, on 20 years of service to HIDI!Chris is one of the Hospital Industry Data…
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November 14, 2025
MHA, Partners To Host 2026 Virtual Health Care Career Day
Registration is now open for the fifth annual virtual Health Care Career Day scheduled for Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.This statewide, virtual event will…
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November 13, 2025
On the Move: Hospital Leadership Changes for November 2025
Check out these leadership changes from hospitals around the state for the month of November 2025:Maryland Heights Center For Behavioral Health Names…
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November 12, 2025
MHA Members Elect Chair-Elect, Board Approves 2026 Officers
The Missouri Hospital Association Board of Trustees approved Stephen L. Reintjes Sr., M.D., president and CEO of NKC Health in North Kansas City,…
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Get Involved Events & Education
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Nov
17
HIDI Office Hours
Connect with HIDI experts during open office hours — get personalized help with tools, data submission and more.
Nov
18
Emerging Health Care Leaders
Empower emerging leaders with the skills, confidence and insight to lead effectively — today and into the future.
Nov
18
HIDI Focus Session: HIDI Hospital Acquired Conditions Dashboard
See how your hospital can view data related to hospitalization and drill down to specific conditions, patients and time frames.
Nov
19
Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Program
Stay survey-ready! This virtual session covers QAPI standards, top deficiencies and updated CMS guidelines for all hospital types.
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.