Rural Health Initiatives
Hospitals in rural areas of the country face different obstacles than those encountered in urban settings.
Challenges in those remote areas include workforce shortages, delivery and payment model inefficiencies, clinical care and community health issues, lack of supporting infrastructure, financial and operational barriers, and lack of insurance coverage.
MHA is focused on providing advocacy, support and resources to the state’s 67 rural hospitals to improve and sustain the health of our rural communities. Our staff continue to evaluate the changing rural health landscape, using objective and subjective data and narrative, to provide a unified voice for those impacted hospitals.
Rural Hospital Council & CAH Network
MHA’s Rural Hospital Council & CAH Network unites rural providers to shape policy, share solutions, and strengthen care across Missouri.
Reimagine Rural Health
The effort to #ReimagineRuralHealth in Missouri is underway. In 2019, the state made significant progress in efforts to strengthen rural health, hospitals and communities. Additional progress is necessary to support a sustainable system.