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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

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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 Champions of Care

Recognizing Excellence in Missouri Health Care

In celebration of National Nurses Week (May 6-12) and National Hospital Week (May 11-17), the Missouri Hospital Association honors Champions of Care in the categories of nursing, nursing teams, health care workers and health care teams.

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Stay Informed MHA Newsroom

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CMS: 2.8 Million Potentially Enrolled In Multiple Medicaid, Marketplace Plans

CMS: 2.8 Million Potentially Enrolled In Multiple Medicaid, Marketplace Plans

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July 17, 2025

HIDI Releases Medicare DRG Discharge And Charge Trends Summary

For many years, the Hospital Industry Data Institute has produced an annual report that provides several key measures associated with inpatient short…
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July 16, 2025

CMS Releases CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Payment and Policy Updates

CMS released the proposed Medicare physician fee schedule payment and policy updates for calendar year 2026. The proposed rule contains updates to…
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CMS Releases CY 2026 Hospital OPPS and ASC Proposed Payment and Policy Updates

July 16, 2025

CMS Releases CY 2026 Hospital OPPS and ASC Proposed Payment and Policy Updates

CMS released the proposed Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center payment and policy updates for…
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CMS Announces Cell and Gene Therapy Access Model

July 16, 2025

CMS Announces Cell and Gene Therapy Access Model

CMS announced the Cell and Gene Therapy Access Model designed “to improve the lives of people with Medicaid living with rare and severe diseases by…
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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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Stay Informed Events & Education

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Jul 22

Children’s Division Training: Four-part Virtual Series

Explore DSS Children’s Division programs, child safety efforts and how interagency teamwork supports families across Missouri.

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Jul 28

HIDI Office Hours

Connect with HIDI experts during open office hours — get personalized help with tools, data submissions and more. No agenda, just support!

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Jul 29

EMTALA — Three-part Series

This three-part series dives into EMTALA regulations, focusing on key challenges in screening on-call coverage and compliance pitfalls.

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Jul 29

HIDI Focus Session: Care Optics Suite

Unlock insights that elevate care — spot trends, identify outliers and make smarter decisions with data that transforms clinical performance.

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Jul 31

2025 Missouri Preceptor Academy

Boost your impact as a preceptor! Join this one-day academy to gain tools and strategies to lead, teach and inspire with confidence.

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Aug 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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Aug 5

HIPAA Smart Marketing: 2025 Edition

Stay ahead in health care marketing! Master privacy rules, align teams and use analytics — without compromising campaign performance.

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Aug 7

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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Aug 7

From Staff Nurse to Charge Nurse

Step up from peer to leader! Learn styles, communication, delegation and self-care strategies to thrive in your new leadership role.

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Aug 8

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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Aug 12

Credentialing Considerations for Health Care Executives

Leaders who understand credentialing strengthen oversight, reduce risk and ensure quality care. Join this essential executive session today!

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Aug 13

2025 Lean Six Sigma Project Summary Reports

Don’t miss this virtual event! See how 12 hospitals use Lean Six Sigma to cut waste, improve care quality and lead patient safety innovation.

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Aug 25

HIDI Office Hours

Connect with HIDI experts during open office hours — get personalized help with tools, data submissions and more. No agenda, just support!

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Aug 26

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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Aug 26

HIDI Focus Session: HIDI Point of Care Alerting and Portal

Get real-time patient insights from first encounter to discharge. HIDI’s ADT solution boosts care, coordination and CMS compliance across…

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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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