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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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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 Transformation Program
Find resources and updates on Missouri’s ToRCH Care initiative, including funding opportunities, key deadlines, hub development information, webinars and related MHA news.
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August 14, 2026
MHA, SLMHC Invite Hospitals To Participate In St. Louis Health Care Career Event
The St. Louis Metropolitan Hospital Council, a regional office of MHA, invites hospitals and health care employers to participate in the Explore Your…
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August 14, 2026
MHA Distributes Analysis For Proposed Updates To CY 2027 Medicare Home Health PPS
The Missouri Hospital Association published an analysis that illustrates the financial effects of the calendar year 2027 Medicare Home Health…
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August 12, 2026
Registration Is Open For MHA’s 104th Annual Convention
One need look no further than the faces in the hallways of our hospital organizations to find the meaning of our work. They are faces of compassion…
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August 12, 2026
MHA Distributes Analysis Of Proposed CY 2027 Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System
The Missouri Hospital Association prepared an analysis illustrating the financial effects of the proposed calendar year 2027 Medicare Outpatient…
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Get Involved Events & Education
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Aug
17
PQC Connect: Curing Hepatitis C through Labor & Delivery Admissions
This virtual session will explore hepatitis C, treatment assessment and strategies to use labor and delivery admissions as an opportunity to link…
Aug
20
AI Revolution in Commercial Buildings
This event explores how emerging AI-driven technologies are changing building operations from energy management and maintenance to security,…
Aug
24
HIDI Office Hours
Connect with HIDI experts during open office hours — get personalized help with tools, data submission and more.
Aug
25
HIDI Focus Session: HIDI Point of Care Alerting and Portal
Join us for a deep dive into HIDI’s Point of Care Alerting and Portal — powerful tools designed to bring actionable intelligence directly to…
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.