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2025 Workforce Report

Get insights into Missouri’s health care workforce — from current challenges to future opportunities.

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MHA's 103rd Annual Convention

Join us at our 2025 Annual Convention Nov. 5-7th at the St. Charles Convention Center!

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Hospitals In Action

Share your hospital’s community benefit story and help highlight the difference you're making in Missouri.

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Maternal-Child Health

Discover how improving maternal and child health through care coordination leads to better outcomes for families across Missouri.

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Support Hospital Advocacy in Missouri

Join us in strengthening Missouri hospitals by contributing to MHA’s Political Action Committee. Your support helps amplify the voice of health…

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Supporting Those Who Support Care

Guidance, Advocacy and Resources for Health Care Leaders

Stay Informed MHA Newsroom

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MHA’s PolicyHuddle Podcast Shares Why Five Questions Can Improve Maternal Health Outcomes

MHA’s PolicyHuddle Podcast Shares Why Five Questions Can Improve Maternal Health Outcomes

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Passion, Purpose, Priorities And Performance Will Guide MHA’s Annual Convention

September 2, 2025

Passion, Purpose, Priorities And Performance Will Guide MHA’s Annual Convention

The Missouri Hospital Association’s 2025 Annual Convention offers a time for hospital and health system leaders and teams to refocus, reenergize and…
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August 29, 2025

HIDI Publishes Analytic Tool To Assess Wage Index Reclassification For FFY 2027

The Hospital Industry Data Institute published an analytic tool allowing hospitals to test their potential ability to achieve a Medicare hospital…
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August 29, 2025

MHA Distributes Analysis Of Final Medicare Inpatient PPS For FFY 2026

The Missouri Hospital Association has made available a summary and analysis of the federal fiscal year 2026 Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment…
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A hospitalized black woman who is being treated for Covid-19 sits in a hospital bed and speaks with her doctor about her recovery. Both individuals are wearing protective face masks. They are reviewing test results on a tablet computer the male doctor is holding.

August 28, 2025

HRSA Accepting Applications For State Loan Repayment Program

The Health Resources and Services Administration is currently accepting applications for the State Loan Repayment Program, which provides…
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Hospitals Make a Powerful Impact—See the Data Behind It

#MoHospitals Provide Billions In Community Benefit

Hospitals across Missouri contribute billions in community benefits every year through uncompensated care, outreach programs and local economic support. This data compiles the monetary value behind those efforts, helping hospital leaders and stakeholders demonstrate value, reinforce public trust and advocate for continued investment.

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2025 Legislative Session Summary

MHA published its summary of the 2025 state legislative session, which describes the outcomes of various legislative proposals affecting hospitals and health care. MHA staff appreciates our members’ work to help us advocate on their behalf.

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GET INVOLVED Events & Education

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Sep 4

PFAC Office Hours: Engaging Leadership in PFACs

Engage leadership to empower PFACs! Join our expert panel to spark collaboration, share strategies and drive lasting impact.

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Sep 9

Credentialing: Navigating Risk and Readiness in the Provider Lifecycle: Five-part Virtual Series

Protect your organization and empower staff. This five-part series builds oversight skills to manage provider data and guide smart decisions.

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Sep 9

Surgical and Anesthesia Service Conditions of Participation

Ensure compliance in surgical and anesthesia services! Learn CMS rules, credentialing and documentation essentials in this focused session.

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Sep 9

2025 Missouri PAMR Review of Maternal Mortality

Learn about Missouri’s latest PAMR report and how its findings can guide perinatal safety and quality efforts to help prevent maternal deaths.

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Sep 12

22nd Annual Health Care Leadership Series

Step into leadership with confidence! Gain skills, tools and a strong network to lead change in today’s evolving health care landscape.

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Sep 16

Credentialing: Navigating Risk and Readiness in the Provider Lifecycle: Five-part Virtual Series

Protect your organization and empower staff. This five-part series builds oversight skills to manage provider data and guide smart decisions.

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Sep 16

2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guidelines: Best Practices for Pain Management

Unlock smarter pain care: Explore the CDC's recommendations, opioid-free options and how to partner with patients for better outcomes.

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Sep 22

Infection Prevention and Antibiotic Stewardship

Stay CMS-compliant! Learn key infection control, antibiotic stewardship and top-cited deficiencies in this must-attend session.

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Sep 23

Credentialing: Navigating Risk and Readiness in the Provider Lifecycle: Five-part Virtual Series

Protect your organization and empower staff. This five-part series builds oversight skills to manage provider data and guide smart decisions.

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Sep 29

HIDI Office Hours

Connect with HIDI experts during open office hours — get personalized help with tools, data submission and more.

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Sep 30

Credentialing: Navigating Risk and Readiness in the Provider Lifecycle: Five-part Virtual Series

Protect your organization and empower staff. This five-part series builds oversight skills to manage provider data and guide smart decisions.

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Sep 30

HIDI Focus Session: HIDI Discharge Data Program

Ever wonder where discharge data goes? Get an inside look at how HIDI turns submissions into insights that power care across Missouri.

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Sep 30

From Burnout to Balance

Burnout diminishes well-being, productivity and morale. Register to discover tools to restore balance, manage stress and reignite passion. 

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Oct 2

Health Care Workforce Innovation Bi-State Summit

Join the summit to strengthen the health care workforce and explore bold strategies in K–12 pipelines, education reform and staff well-being.

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Oct 2

2025 Missouri Association for Healthcare Public Relations and Marketing Forum

Explore trends and tools in health care marketing and PR — connect, learn and elevate your strategy. Register now to save your spot!

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If You Work at a Missouri Hospital, You're an MHA Member!

Learn more about how your MHA membership strengthens your hospital's capabilities by providing access to resources that elevate how you serve your patients, staff and communities. 

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