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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.
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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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April 1, 2026
DMH Opens Portal To Submit Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral Health Boarding Payments
The Missouri Department of Mental Health’s Division of Behavioral Health and Division of Developmental Disabilities opened a portal for hospitals…
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April 1, 2026
ECRI Report Lists Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns In 2026
The Emergency Care Research Institute and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices released the “Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns for 2026” report,…
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March 27, 2026
Val Huhn To Serve On Federal Healthcare Advisory Committee
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced on March 26 the members of the Healthcare…
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March 27, 2026
CDC Schedules Training For Patient Safety Structural Measure Updates
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will host a presentation on the Patient Safety Structural Measure updates from 11:15 a.m. to noon…
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Maternal SUD and NAS Summit
The event highlights Missouri’s progress, challenges, and best practices in addressing maternal substance use disorders and neonatal abstinence…
Apr
7
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…
Apr
8
Bothwell Regional Health Center - Nurse Residency Program
Megan Elwood, Bothwell Regional Health Center's nurse residency coordinator, will highlight outcomes of the hospital's nurse residency program and…
Apr
9
Introduction to Copilot and AI
Microsoft 365 Copilot unlocks new levels of productivity and creativity while helping you confidently navigate the ethical and security principles…
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.