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Population Health Strategies

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Stephen Njenga

Director of Quality Measurement and Population Health Improvement

Improving Outcomes Across Communities

Population health focuses on improving health outcomes for defined groups of individuals while also addressing the variation and inequities within those outcomes. As health care continues to shift toward value‑based models, leaders increasingly recognize population health as essential to long‑term sustainability and success. Effective population health strategies enable hospitals and health systems to improve quality and outcomes, better manage clinical and financial risk, and control the total cost of care. Achieving meaningful impact requires pragmatic, data‑driven, and innovative approaches that align clinical care, community partnerships, and system‑level transformation to deliver better health for individuals and communities alike.

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Looking for tools and insights to strengthen population health efforts? MHA provides practical guidance, data resources, and proven strategies to help hospitals improve outcomes, address disparities, and enhance the health of communities across Missouri.

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Advancing Health Beyond Hospital Walls

Explore tools and approaches that support hospitals in improving outcomes across populations.

exploreMOhealth

Where we live has a huge impact on our health. By examining targeted health data specific to a particular county or ZIP code, we are able to identify issues and take action to help create and sustain a healthier Missouri.

The exploreMOhealth website was created in partnership between the Hospital Industry Data Institute and the MHA Health Institute. By combining their resources, they have created one of the most unique health-related datasets in the country, offering both county- and ZIP code-level data. Data is the key to diagnosing and addressing some of our region’s most pressing health issues, and by making this information available to the public, both organizations are furthering their missions to improve health and the health care system.

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MHA Seeks Presentation Proposals For Workplace Safety Convening

July 1, 2026

MHA Seeks Presentation Proposals For Workplace Safety Convening

The Missouri Hospital Association is seeking presentation proposals for its “Accountable Leaders for Worker and Environmental Safety” convening…
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July 1, 2026

Eighth Circuit Rejects Novartis Appeal In 340B Litigation

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit upheld the district court’s decision denying an injunction against SB 751, which extends contract…
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Burn, Heat and Infection Preparedness Resources Available For World Cup

July 1, 2026

Burn, Heat and Infection Preparedness Resources Available For World Cup

With four of six World Cup matches completed in Kansas City, Mo., and a fifth scheduled for Friday, July 3, health care delivery continues without…
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On the Move: Hospital Leadership Changes for July 2026

July 1, 2026

On the Move: Hospital Leadership Changes for July 2026

Check out these leadership changes from hospitals around the state for the month of July 2026:Mercy Southeast Communities Names Amanda Shelast As…
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Jul 1

2026 Pain Management Series Registration: Advancing Substance Use Care in Clinical Practice

Join us for a four-part informational series focused on improving clinical practice related to opioid prescribing, pain management, stimulant use…

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Jul 7

Infection Prevention Academy

This eight-part orientation will prepare infection prevention health care professionals for surveillance, prevention and control of…

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Jul 8

Overdose Trends in Missouri

Join us as we delve into the current state of the state regarding overdose trends in Missouri. 

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Jul 13

Clinical Faculty Academy

Train the next generation of nurses! This two-day academy equips RNs to succeed as clinical instructors with key skills, support and CNE…

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