Economic Health
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Missouri Hospitals Benefit Their Communities
February 19, 2019
Missouri’s hospitals invest in their communities in various ways. One of the most important is hospitals’ role in providing a safety net for individuals who need medical services but can’t afford their care. However, this is not the only contribution hospitals make to improve individual and community health. Hospitals invest in services and programs — […]
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Rural Health In Missouri – Opportunities for Improvement
January 9, 2019
In December 2018, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson held a rural health summit to address a number of issues that matter to rural Missourians. These issues – along with potential solutions – are explored by the Missouri Hospital Association through their #ReimagineRuralHealth initiative. Expand Access to Behavioral Health Services An estimated one in five young people in the U.S. are […]
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Your Vote Matters
September 12, 2018
Election Day is Tuesday, November 6. Will you make your voice heard and strengthen the health care system in Missouri? Your voice matters, and your vote matters. Check your registration status here. More frequently asked questions: How do I vote? What do I bring to the polls? Where is my polling place? What candidates and […]
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Congressional Column: Rep. Sam Graves
May 18, 2018
Congress Must Stop The Rural Hospital Closure Crisis We have a crisis in rural health care. In my district, which consists of mostly rural areas, we’ve seen several hospitals close or reduce services. Others are doing everything they can to keep the doors open. However, the problem certainly isn’t limited to north Missouri. We are […]
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Congressional Column: Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, II
May 9, 2018
MHA invited each member of Missouri’s Congressional Delegation to share a column outlining their health care priorities. Fully addressing positive health outcomes requires concerted focus on access to and affordability of care, social factors contributing to well-being, prevention and intervention education, and quality research. Our nation has complex challenges that must be addressed by looking […]
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Congressional Column: Sen. Claire McCaskill
May 3, 2018
The Missouri Hospital Association invited each member of Missouri’s Congressional Delegation to share a column outlining their health care priorities. The first column submitted is from Sen. Claire McCaskill. Twelve percent. That’s the average annual price increase for the top 20 most prescribed brand name drugs for seniors, based on a report I released through […]
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Missouri Hospitals Provided $1.26 Billion In Uncompensated Care and Nearly $3 Billion In Community Benefit In 2016
February 6, 2018
In 2016, hospitals provided $37 million more in uncompensated care than in 2015, with the growth in cost primarily in charity care provided to Missouri’s most vulnerable. Overall, hospitals’ community-supporting financial contributions increased by $250 million during the same period. The Missouri Hospital Association’s annual Community Investment Report includes core community benefit and economic impact […]
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The Economic Cost of the Opioid Epidemic in Missouri
January 19, 2018
New research from the Hospital Industry Data Institute found the following: The total economic cost of the opioid epidemic in Missouri was $12.6 billion in 2016. This was 4.2 percent of the state’s total GDP of nearly $300 billion in 2016, ranking 15th highest among 50 states and the District of Columbia. This was 1.3 times the […]
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Report Finds High Vacancy Rates In Hospital Workforce
May 17, 2017
A new report from the Missouri Hospital Association finds that the statewide vacancy rate for staff nurses — a mainstay of hospital care and the single largest category of employees — has increased to 15.9 percent. In addition, turnover for staff nurses remains high at 14.3 percent. A high nurse vacancy rate is consequential because […]
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Court’s Ruling On Missouri Medical Liability Law Increases Health Care Costs
January 18, 2017
The men and women who serve on the frontlines of health care do heroic work. They deliver lifesaving care with compassion and dedication. And, they serve under immense pressure. Health care workers are at risk. A 2014 court decision requires hospitals to extend their liability insurance coverage to protect themselves from lawsuits filed against nonemployees […]
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