PolicyHuddle

Missouri Hospital Association

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Data And Insights About The Missouri Hospital Workforce

MHA’s 2006 Workforce Report helps hospitals understand the talent environment and make informed decisions on their investments to strengthen today’s workforce and build tomorrows. In the newest edition of MHA’s podcast, PolicyHuddle, Jill Williams, MHA vice president of workforce development and Angela Gibson, Ed.D., executive director of human resources & education/development at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, Mo., discuss the data, and how leaders can use the report to build strategies for successful recruitment and retention.
Jun 3

Community Health Improvement Strategies That Make A Difference

Health occurs in the places Missourians live, work, learn and play. An important element of how hospitals create value for patients and communities is their work in identifying the drivers of poor health and working collaboratively to address barriers — both clinical and nonclinical. June 8-12 is Community Health Improvement Week. In this episode of the Missouri Hospital Association’s PolicyHuddle podcast, listeners will learn about the strategies Mercy and Citizens Memorial Hospital have implemented to connect more fully with patients and communities to improve health. Listeners will hear from the following guests. • Gavin Helton, M.D., president of Mercy Primary Care at Mercy in Chesterfield, Mo. • Jenna Hicks, director of quality and population health, at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, Mo.
May 4

Missouri Maternal Health Leaders Discuss MO PQC Progress

This edition of PolicyHuddle explores the progress occurring in maternal health improvement in Missouri, including how the Missouri Perinatal Quality Collaborative is creating opportunity for better care and health for expecting and new mothers. The episode features Dr. Karen Florio, Vice Chair of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement at the University of Missouri School of Medicine in Columbia, Mo., Dr. Niraj Chavan, Associate Professor of the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, at Saint Louis University, and Alison Williams, Division Vice President of Clinical Quality Affairs at the Missouri Hospital Association, who leads the Missouri PQC.
Mar 11

From ToRCH to ToRCH Care: Demonstration Participants Discuss Opportunities and Challenges

Leaders at the six ToRCH participating hospitals about their insights on ToRCH implementation and what challenges and opportunities may lay ahead with ToRCH Care. This includes: • Marvin Smoot, Vice President of Clinic Operations at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia • Michael Calhoun chief executive officer/executive director of Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar • Craig Thompson, CEO of Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare in Clinton • Jana Cook, senior vice president and the chief financial officer at Phelps Health in Rolla • Tim Braun, Executive Director of Population Health at Ray County Hospital and Health Care in Richmond • Brooke Bollman, CEO of Salem Memorial District Hospital
Jan 28

Prior Authorization Reform with Missouri House Bill Sponsor Rep. Stinnett

Rep. Melanie Stinnett (R-Springfield), sponsor of prior authorization reform legislation in the Missouri House of Representatives, is our guest on the January 2026 edition of PolicyHuddle. During the discussion, Stinnett talks about her experiences as a provider and her work in educating her legislative colleagues about the challenges presented by the system. Stinnett has filed legislation throughout the past four sessions to adopt reforms, including “gold carding” for providers with high rates of prior authorization approval. Stinnett is joined in the episode by MHA Vice President of State Legislation, Jamey Murphy.
12/22/2025

2025 - A Year In Review

2025 - A Year In Review by Missouri Hospital Association
11/24/2025

2025 Workforce Status and Initiatives for 2026 and Beyond

Missouri Hospital Association workforce development leaders discuss the 2025 Workforce Report and the evolution of MHA strategy to recruit and retain team members.
09/02/2025

Ask Me 5 to Improve Maternal Health

Learn from leaders in the Missouri Perinatal Quality Collaborative about how better patient interactions can help improve maternal health outcomes through five questions.

Podcast by Missouri Hospital Association

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Missouri Hospital Association
Years Active

2024 - 2026
Episodes

18
Rating

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