Behavioral Health Initiatives
Behavioral Health & Substance Use Disorder
Mental health — equally as important as physical health — refers to an individual’s cognitive, behavioral and emotional well-being. It is all about how people think, feel and behave. An estimated 44 million adults live with a mental illness, yet nearly 60% don’t receive treatment in a given year. This section explores and provides resources to address behavioral health and substance use disorders.
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MHA Announces 2026 Board
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January 16, 2026
UHC Releases Accelerated Medicare Advantage Payments To Support Rural Hospitals
UnitedHealthcare announced its Rural Payment Acceleration Pilot program intended to support independent rural hospitals who face financial…
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January 16, 2026
Trainings, Resources Are Available To Prepare For FIFA World Cup 2026
Kansas City is serving as a host city for FIFA World Cup 26™, and hospitals and health systems across the bistate region are working proactively to…
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January 16, 2026
MHA Empowers Missouri Hospitals Through Education, Collaboration
Education and collaboration are core to the Missouri Hospital Association’s mission. MHA provides training and subject matter expertise to support…
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January 15, 2026
HRSA Publishes Mental Health Provider Gap Quarterly Report
The Health Resources and Services Administration’s Bureau of Health Workforce published its latest quarterly report of designated Health Professional…
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