MHA Offers Hospitals Innovative Data Solutions That Enable Better Decisions

The Missouri Hospital Association strengthens hospitals’ ability to make smarter, faster and better decisions through the advanced analytics and data services of the Hospital Industry Data Institute. As the association’s data and analytics company, HIDI equips member hospitals with powerful tools that enhance performance, elevate quality and support long-term planning in an increasingly complex health care environment. 

Through HIDI, MHA members gain access to a suite of interactive dashboards, benchmarking tools and analytic insights — many offered at no additional cost. These resources help hospitals improve critical aspects of care, including patient safety, maternal health outcomes, operational efficiency and financial sustainability. By transforming raw data into actionable intelligence, HIDI enables leaders to identify trends, anticipate challenges and drive measurable improvement. 

In its latest effort to support hospitals’ evolving needs, MHA and HIDI have launched the Payer Performance Initiative in partnership with Hyve Health. At the center of this initiative is the Vitality Index Payer Scorecard, an innovative tool designed to help hospitals strengthen their payer strategies through clear, data driven insights. 

The scorecard provides hospitals with a comprehensive view of payer performance, enabling leaders to evaluate contract value, identify opportunities for improvement and negotiate more effectively. To accelerate adoption and reduce barriers for members, HIDI is covering the full Hyve setup cost for participating hospitals for the next three years — a significant investment in the financial and operational health of Missouri’s hospital community. 

As health care continues to evolve, MHA and HIDI remain committed to delivering the intelligence hospitals need to navigate change and seize opportunity. By pairing robust data resources with strategic expertise, the association ensures its members are equipped to improve care, strengthen operations and advance the health of the communities they serve. 

Learn more about the value of MHA membership, HIDI’s full suite of analytics tools and how HIDI continues to be a trusted partner for Missouri’s health care leaders now and in the years to come.