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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HEALTHPAC Serves As Investment In Future Of Missouri Hospitals

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August 5, 2026

MHA Seeks Nominees For Distinguished Quality Professional Award

Do you know someone who has made a lasting impact on health care quality improvement? The Missouri Hospital Association is accepting nominations for…
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August 3, 2026

HRSA Releases Notice About 340B Program Rebate Model

In 2025, the Health Resources and Services Administration opened a 340B Drug Pricing Program rebate model to certain manufacturers who volunteered as…
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August 3, 2026

MO HealthNet To Activate Multi-factor Authentication For eMOMED

The MO HealthNet Division will begin implementing multi-factor authentication for all eMOMED users Saturday, Aug. 15. Users should have already been…
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CMS Releases Final Medicare Inpatient And Long-term Care Hospital PPS Payment And Policy Updates For FFY 2027

August 3, 2026

CMS Releases Final Medicare Inpatient And Long-term Care Hospital PPS Payment And Policy Updates For FFY 2027

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released the final federal fiscal year 2027 Medicare payment and policy updates for the Hospital…
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