Lawmakers, Legislative Staff Tour Mercy Hospital Washington
Lawmakers and legislative staff, including state Sen. Ben Brown, state Reps. Brad Banderman and John Simmons, and Kris Cook, representative from Congresswoman Ann Wagner’s office, toured Mercy Hospital Washington on May 20 to discuss key health care-related issues.
Mercy leaders highlighted growing demand for cardiovascular services, the importance of the 340B Drug Pricing Program and rising administrative burdens tied to prior authorization. Workforce development efforts, including partnerships with Three Rivers College and Lindenwood University, also were discussed.
This visit reflects the Missouri Hospital Association’s ongoing efforts to facilitate hospital visits with lawmakers and connect legislators and hospital leaders across the state. By facilitating these discussions, MHA helps ensure policymakers better understand how legislation affects patient care and hospital operations, strengthening advocacy for Missouri’s hospitals.
Hospital leaders interested in hosting legislator visits can reach out to MHA’s governmental relations team for support and coordination.
The Missouri Hospital Association is a nonprofit association in Jefferson City that represents 136 Missouri hospitals. In addition to representation and advocacy on behalf of its membership, the association offers continuing education programs on current health care topics and seeks to educate the public about health care issues.
