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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 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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September 11, 2026
Independent Missouri Hospitals Unite to Launch Show-Me High Value Network
Twenty-three independent Missouri hospitals have joined together to form the Show-Me High Value Network, a new statewide collaboration focused on…
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September 11, 2026
Register Early And Save On 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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September 11, 2026
Lawmakers Tour MU Health Care to Discuss Maternal, Pediatric And Behavioral Health Needs
Sen. Stephen Webber, Rep. Kathy Steinhoff and Rep. Gregg Bush toured MU Health Care on Sept. 8 to learn more about the health system's efforts to…
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September 9, 2026
MHA Distributes Analysis For FFY 2027 Final Medicare IRF PPS
The Missouri Hospital Association prepared an analysis that illustrates the financial effect of the FFY 2027 final Medicare inpatient rehabilitation…
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Get Involved Events & Education
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Sep
11
Virtual Health Care Career Day Informational Webinar
Learn how your organization can get involved in the sixth annual virtual Health Care Career Day event, taking place Friday, Feb. 26, 2027.
Sep
16
Navigating the Complexities of the Nurse Manager Role
This two-day event delves into the distinct challenges that nurse managers face in their daily responsibilities.
Sep
17
MAHA/MAHVRP Annual Conference
This conference will bring together members of the Missouri Association of Hospital Auxiliaries (MAHA) and the Midwest Association for Healthcare…
Sep
17
Crisis Management and Resilience for Health Care Facility Management Teams
This virtual session will focus on strengthening preparedness across hospital and care facility operations.
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.