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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.
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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October 2, 2025
On the Move: Hospital Leadership Changes for October 2025
Check out these leadership changes from hospitals around the state for the month of October 2025:Community Hospital - Fairfax Names CEOAnn Schlueter…
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October 1, 2025
How The Government Shutdown Impacts Hospitals
The U.S. House of Representatives and Senate were unable to reach an agreement on a continuing resolution and federal government funding expired at…
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September 30, 2025
MHA Releases HAC, VBP And Quality Trend Reports
The Missouri Hospital Association published an analysis of the Medicare Hospital-Acquired Condition reduction program, the Medicare Value-Based…
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September 30, 2025
CMS Revises Appendix A Of State Operations Manual
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Sept. 5 posted revisions to Appendix A of the State Operations Manual that include new…
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Get Involved Events & Education
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Oct
2
Health Care Workforce Innovation Bi-State Summit
Join the summit to strengthen the health care workforce and explore bold strategies in K–12 pipelines, education reform and staff well-being.
Oct
2
2025 Missouri Association for Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing Forum
Explore trends and tools in health care marketing and PR — connect, learn and elevate your strategy. Register now to save your spot!
Oct
7
Credentialing: Navigating Risk and Readiness in the Provider Lifecycle: Five-part Virtual Series
Protect your organization and empower staff. This five-part series builds oversight skills to manage provider data and guide smart decisions.
Oct
8
Navigating the Complexities of the Nurse Manager Role
Lead with impact! This two-day event equips nurse managers with strategies, insights, and tools to build strong teams and elevate care.
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.