In this short video, you can learn how reforming Medicaid could help working Missourians access health care while saving you money on your health insurance premiums. More »
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Without Medicaid reform, the cost of providing care to the state’s uninsured at Missouri’s hospitals could nearly triple to $3.5 billion annually by 2019. These costs will be largely shifted to businesses and individuals who purchase commercial insurance coverage. More »
Not expanding Medicaid could cost Missouri more than 9,000 jobs, $1.9 billion in reduced capital investment or $1.1 billion in cost shift to the insured, according to a new analysis from MHA. More »
A new report from the Missouri Hospital Association found that in 2011, Missouri hospitals provided $1.1 billion in uncompensated care to Missourians — a record level. The report underscores the central role hospitals play in supporting Missourians’ health and the economic health of communities throughout the state. More »
In 2014, more than 24,000 jobs could be created if Missouri participates in the federal Medicaid expansion plan included in the Affordable Care Act, according to new research from the University of Missouri. More »
A survey of Missouri hospital pharmacy directors found that persistent shortages in the nation’s pharmaceutical pipeline are affecting hospitals’ ability to deliver care in a safe, timely way and are leading to increased costs. More »
Visitors can view information on how hospitals are performing on nationally recognized quality of care metrics and patient satisfaction. More »
Physical exercise is good for our general physical health, but did you know that it is also good for our brain? Exercise increases blood circulation and the resulting oxygen and glucose that reach your brain, which improves cerebral blood vessel growth. More »
The age, number and type of primary care providers in rural Missouri will present future challenges to rural residents’ access to health services and have negative consequences for rural health improvement efforts. More »
A new special report finds Missouri hospitals are making significant investments in health information technology. These investments promise new opportunities for quality improvement in Missouri’s health care delivery system and an economic boost through expansion of jobs in the state’s health care and information technology sectors. More »
Set weight-loss goals that work for you, improve your health and help you accept yourself – inside and out. More »
Bouts with "winter blahs" are common for everyone, but some people experience far greater suffering from seasonal depression. People with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) experience low energy levels, the urge to withdraw socially and difficulty getting through their daily routine. More »
Missourians looking for a rewarding career are now only a click away from the information they need to “diagnose” their futures. Missouri Health Careers, a new website sponsored by the Missouri Hospital Association, is designed to help students and career-switchers identify opportunities in the health care sector that match their personalities and educational goals. More »
Strong communities need strong hospitals. Strong hospitals support the social and economic fabric of Missouri. More »
Missouri hospitals want to better serve consumers by providing accurate and reliable health-related resources. More »
Missouri hospitals want to ensure that consumers statewide have access to affordable prescription drugs. More »
