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Health occurs in the places Missourians live, work, learn and play. An important element of how hospitals create value for patients and communities is their work in identifying the drivers of poor health and working collaboratively to address …

Stephen L. Reintjes Sr., M.D., president and CEO of NKC Health in North Kansas City, Mo., began his one-year term as MHA board chair Jan. 1.“We’re excited to have Dr. Reintjes leading the board in 2026,” said Jon D. Doolittle, MHA President and CEO. …

Leaders of three of Missouri’s health care associations congratulate Gov. Mike Kehoe and his administration on securing a $216 million initial award — one of the nation’s top 10 — for rural Missourians through the …

Missouri’s hospitals and the patients they serve will benefit from a $216 million initial award through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, a five‑year initiative administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to …

The December edition of MHA’s podcast, PolicyHuddle, brings together the best ideas from this year’s episodes, including issues related to the 2025 legislative session, workforce initiatives, H.R. 1 — the law also known as the “One Big Beautiful …

William Mahoney, President of Cox Medical Center Branson and Senior Vice President of the Community Hospital Group at CoxHealth in Springfield, Mo., has been honored with the Missouri Hospital Association’s highest award, the Distinguished Service …

Laura S. Kaiser, FACHE, President and CEO of SSM Health in St. Louis, has been honored with the Missouri Hospital Association’s Visionary Leadership Award. The award, established in 1999, recognizes hospital executives who have taken innovative …

Jenna Hicks, R.N., MBA, Director of Quality and Population Health at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, Mo., has been honored with the Missouri Hospital Association’s Visionary Leadership Award. The award, established in 1999, recognizes …

MU Health Care’s Capital Region Medical Center, in Jefferson City, Mo., has been honored with the Missouri Hospital Association’s Aim for Excellence Award. Established in 2016, the Aim for Excellence Award recognizes hospital innovation that …

Community Hospital – Fairfax has been honored with the Missouri Hospital Association’s Aim for Excellence Award. Established in 2016, the Aim for Excellence Award recognizes hospital innovation that improves patient outcomes. The award was …

NKC Health, in North Kansas City, Mo., has been honored with the Missouri Hospital Association’s Aim for Excellence Award. Established in 2016, the Aim for Excellence Award recognizes hospital innovation that improves patient outcomes. The award was …

Renee Fordyce, Board Treasurer at Harrison County Community Hospital in Bethany, Mo., has been honored by the Missouri Hospital Association as a 2025 Trustee of the Year. The award was presented Nov. 5 at MHA’s 103rd Annual Convention in St. …

Mike Hoffman, Board Chair of Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital, has been honored by the Missouri Hospital Association as a 2025 Trustee of the Year. The award was presented Nov. 5 at MHA’s 103rd Annual Convention in St. Charles, Mo.“Mike is …

Medicare Open Enrollment begins Wednesday, Oct. 15, and runs through Sunday, Dec. 7. As eligible Missourians make decisions about their health care coverage, MHA created a toolkit of attention-grabbing educational resources for hospital …

Respiratory disease season is underway, and keeping hospital employees and patients informed is essential. To assist, MHA offers resources to spread awareness, not germs or misinformation. A promotional toolkit about respiratory viruses and vaccine …

Helping you best connect to how the Missouri Hospital Association helps hospitals fulfill their missions and serve their communities drives the content, resources and design of the new MoHospitals.org. MHA introduced its redesigned website with a …

The American Hospital Association, in partnership with the Missouri Hospital Association, has recognized Eric Ammons, regional president of Mercy Southeast Missouri Communities in Cape Girardeau, Mo., with the Partnership for Action Grassroots …

Vacancy and turnover rates among registered nurses, and within the hospital workforce broadly, eased slightly in 2024, according to the Missouri Hospital Association’s 2025 Workforce Report. Overall, this is a positive sign for the hospital …

The Missouri Hospital Association’s leader today outlined impacts on Missourians’ health care based on the U.S. Senate’s passage of its version of H.R. 1.“H.R. 1, as amended by the U.S. Senate, would harm those covered by Medicaid, all Missourians’ …

Missourians benefited from more than $2.25 billion in unpaid care in 2023 thanks to the charitable service commitments of Missouri’s hospitals and health systems. New data released by the Missouri Hospital Association underscores these …

Stephanie Meyer, R.N., MS-FNP, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer of Children’s Mercy Kansas City, was confirmed Jan. 24 to serve in the newly created nurse-trustee role on the Missouri Hospital Association Board of Trustees. She will …

Kevin McRoberts, FACHE, CEO of Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach, Mo., will serve as the 2025 president of MHA’s Central District Council. His one-year term began Jan. 1.As District Council President, McRoberts’ responsibilities include …

Michael Calhoun, CEO of Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, Mo., will serve as the 2025 president of MHA’s Southwest District Council. His one-year term began Jan. 1.As District Council President, Calhoun’s responsibilities include presiding over …

Jason Schrumpf, P.T., MBA, FACHE, CEO of Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Mo., will serve as the 2025 president of MHA’s Southeast District Council. His one-year term began Jan. 1.As District Council President, Schrumpf’s responsibilities …

David Argueta, FACHE, regional president of Mercy East and Southwest communities, was elected to serve as the 2025 president of the St. Louis Metropolitan Hospital Council. His term began Jan. 1.The St. Louis Metropolitan Hospital Council was …

Jason Shenefield, President and CEO of Phelps Health, in Rolla, Mo., was elected to serve on the Missouri Hospital Association Board of Trustees. His one-year term began Jan. 1.MHA’s board provides governance for the association and assists in …

Darin L. Haug, D.O., FACOI, FACOP, Chief Medical Officer and Emergency Department Physician at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall, Mo., was elected to serve as the physician representative on the Missouri Hospital Association Board of Trustees. His …

Craig A. Thompson, P.T., MSA, FACHE, CEO of Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare in Clinton, Mo., was elected to serve as the 2025 chair of the Missouri Hospital Association Board of Trustees. His one-year term as chair began Jan. 1.As chair, …

Progress West Hospital in O’Fallon, Mo., has been honored with the Missouri Hospital Association’s Aim for Excellence Award for efforts to improve care for expecting mothers through their Maternal Hypertension Collaborative. Established in 2016, the …

SSM Health’s Women and Infant Substance Help Center, or WISH Center, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital — St. Louis has been honored with the Missouri Hospital Association’s Aim for Excellence Award. Established in 2016, the Aim for Excellence Award …