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The Latest from the MHA

The Value of MHA Membership

Learn about the benefits that help Missouri hospitals thrive through MHA membership.

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Real-Time Payer Insights

Explore how the Payer Performance Initiative and Vitality Index help Missouri hospitals thrive with better data.

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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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Workforce Initiatives

MHA is advancing a member-informed strategy designed to deliver tools, insights and solutions for evolving needs.

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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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Supporting Those Who Support Care

Guidance, Advocacy and Resources for Health Care Leaders

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CMS Repeals Long-term Care Facilities Minimum Staffing Rule

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CMS Proposes New Medicare Advantage Policies And Issues Request For Information

December 1, 2025

CMS Proposes New Medicare Advantage Policies And Issues Request For Information

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a proposed rule that would update Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D prescription drug…
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December 1, 2025

CMS Issues Final CY 2026 Home Health PPS And DMEPOS Updates

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released the Home Health PPS payment and policy updates for calendar year 2026. CMS is reducing the…
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December 1, 2025

2026 Lean Six Sigma Application Period Is Open

The 2026 cohort application for the Lean Six Sigma program is open, and applications are due Tuesday, Jan. 6.Lean Six Sigma green belt and black belt…
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CMS Memo Answers Questions About State Recovery After Government Shutdown

December 1, 2025

CMS Memo Answers Questions About State Recovery After Government Shutdown

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a memo outlining answers to questions from states and providers regarding survey, enforcement…
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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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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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Dec 16

Clinical Faculty Academy

Train the next generation of nurses! This two-day academy equips RNs to succeed as clinical instructors with key skills, support and CNE hours.

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Dec 17

Health Care Readiness for the FIFA World Cup 26™ Kansas City

As Kansas City prepares to host the FIFA World Cup 26™, this virtual event will give hospitals across Missouri and Kansas an opportunity to learn…

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Dec 18

PFAC Office Hours: Foundational Elements for Managing a PFAC

Learn PFAC essentials, hear from Compass Honor winners and join MHA’s statewide PFAC for a Q&A and more.

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Jan 5

Clinical Faculty Academy

Train the next generation of nurses! This two-day academy equips RNs to succeed as clinical instructors with key skills, support and CNE hours.

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Jan 8

Clinical Faculty Academy

Train the next generation of nurses! This two-day academy equips RNs to succeed as clinical instructors with key skills, support and CNE hours.

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Jan 26

HIDI Office Hours

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

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Jan 27

HIDI Focus Session: Hospital Performance Insights: Financial Data Capture

Maximize your hospital’s financial data. Learn strategies to boost accuracy, streamline reporting and turn insights into smarter decisions.

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Feb 23

HIDI Office Hours

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

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Feb 24

HIDI Focus Session: HIDI Patient Safety Dashboards

Learn how HIDI’s Patient Safety Dashboards can help you track trends, monitor quality and drive safer patient care across your organization.

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Mar 20

23rd 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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Mar 24

Emerging Health Care Leaders

Empower emerging leaders with the skills, confidence and insight to lead effectively — today and into the future.

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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. 

  1. Member Benefits