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How We Help Hospitals

Driving Better Outcomes for Patients & Communities

We are dedicated to helping hospitals operate efficiently while delivering safe, consistent, high-quality care. MHA helps build healthier communities through our targeted programs, expert resources and responsive support services. 

From guiding hospital leadership through complex operational decisions to equipping care teams with tools that enhance patient outcomes, we offer practical solutions that meet the comprehensive needs of health care professionals. 

Advancing Hospital Performance & Patient Well-Being

Providing Resources That Help You Lead & Deliver Better Care

Hospital Management & Operations

Access tools to improve financial performance, support effective leadership, build a sustainable workforce and provide safe environments for care..

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Quality Care & Patient Safety

Find resources to improve safety, engage patients, support behavioral health, coordinate care and strengthen emergency preparedness.

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Community Health

Discover how hospitals invest in their communities, drive economic impact, advance population health and promote transparency in care and cost.

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Demonstrating Impact Through Community Investment

Turn Transparency Into Trust 

Hospital leaders can use MHA’s community investment data to showcase their organization’s impact, strengthen operational planning and build trust with the public through greater transparency. Backed by research from our public transparency site, FocusOnHospitals.com, this information highlights the vital, often uncompensated services hospitals provide—and can support conversations with stakeholders about community value and accountability. Learn more about how these insights can reinforce your hospital’s role as a trusted community partner.

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October 20, 2025

MHA Recognizes 2025 Health Care Leadership Series Graduates

The Missouri Hospital Association is proud to announce the graduating class of the 22nd Annual Health Care Leadership Series, a comprehensive…
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CMS Clarifies Claims Hold And COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Edit

October 17, 2025

CMS Clarifies Claims Hold And COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Edit

As the federal government shutdown continues, CMS has released clarification about a temporary hold on certain claims. According to CMS, Medicare…
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Digital Business Analysis,Growth Data and Charts on Desktop Computer Screen in Modern Office

October 16, 2025

HIDI Releases 2026 Premier Data And Reporting Packages

The Hospital Industry Data Institute’s 2026 Premier Data and Reporting Packages are available online for subscription orders. These packages are…
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MHA Convention Preview: Aim For Excellence Awards

October 15, 2025

MHA Convention Preview: Aim For Excellence Awards

MHA will honor three hospitals with its 2025 Aim for Excellence Award at MHA’s 103rd Annual Convention in St. Charles, Mo., on Wednesday, Nov. 5. The…
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Get Involved Events & Education

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Dec 2

2026 Joint Commission Accreditation Update for Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals — Four-part Virtual Series

Attend this program to learn about TJC's revised standards manual and survey process guide, so you can welcome surveyors with confidence!

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Dec 8

AWHONN Obstetric Patient Safety: OB Emergencies Workshop

MO PQC & AWHONN workshop offers CMS-required training with simulations to improve obstetric emergency care for all clinicians.

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Dec 9

AWHONN Obstetric Patient Safety: OB Emergencies Workshop

MO PQC & AWHONN workshop offers CMS-required training with simulations to improve obstetric emergency care for all clinicians.

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Dec 9

Chargemaster Coding Updates and Implementation for 2026

This event will review important component changes to critical Current Procedural Terminology and Outpatient Prospective Payment System. 

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Integrate Non-Clinical Factors Into Operational Strategy

Strengthen hospital planning, resource allocation and care delivery by understanding the social and economic conditions that shape patient health. These insights into non-clinical factors can help inform more effective operational decisions, improve outcomes and reduce avoidable strain on hospital systems. 

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