July 10, 2026

Register Now: Missouri Joint Public Health Conference, September 15 – 17

This conference provides information for public health professionals and governing body members, and partnership efforts to enhance the coordination of health and human services for Missourians.

Session Topics Include:

• Communicable disease prevention and control
• Emergency preparedness & response health education & community outreach
• Essential public health
• Health equity & social determinants of health
• Leadership & management services

Cost:

• Full Conference (Wed. & Thurs): $200
• One day only: $100

When: Wednesday, September 16 – Thursday, September 17

Registration deadline is Monday, August 31, 2026. All refunds are subject to a $25 processing fee. No refunds will be given after August 31, 2026.

Where: The Lodge of Four Seasons, 315 Four Seasons Drive, Lake Ozark, MO

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July 10, 2026

Time to Register: PROMPT RHC Learning Network In-person Meeting, August 27

The Missouri PROMPT Learning Network is transforming how Missouri Rural Health Clinics succeed in today’s evolving healthcare environment. This statewide collaborative equips Missouri RHCs with expert guidance, peer support, and practical tools to strengthen operations, improve care, advance Value Based Care efforts and pursue NCQA PCMH recognition.

This meetings robust agenda includes Federal and State experts, Rural Health Transformation Program updates, PCMH Core Requirements and more.

What PROMPT Offers:

• Direct access to federal and state experts and leading healthcare subject matter experts (SMEs),
• Real world strategies to enhance clinical data and operational efficiency,
• Tailored support focused on Missouri’s rural healthcare challenges,
• Guidance to advance and sustain Value Based Care models,
• Best practices for using DRVS to support Population Health Management, drive QI initiatives, and improve clinical quality measures, and
• A featured spotlight on a Missouri Rural Health Clinic each session.

Key Focus Areas

• Collaboration & networking
• Quality improvement and best practice sharing
• Data analytics, data hygiene, and performance reporting
• Value Based Care transformation and readiness
• Effective use of DRVS for PHM, QI initiatives, and quality measure improvement
• Insights and guidance from expert SMEs
• Highlighting success stories from Missouri Rural Health Clinics

Why Participate

PROMPT helps Missouri Rural Health Clinics elevate patient care, strengthen performance data, leverage DRVS for measurable QI progress, meet payer and funder requirements, and grow within Value Based Care supported every step of the way by industry leading SMEs and peers who understand rural healthcare.

Please note funding is available for the RHCs to cover a one-night hotel stay for up to 2 rooms (2 double queen rooms) and mileage for one vehicle. For more information please contact: Lisab@cabllc.com.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, August 27, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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June 30, 2026

PROMPT RHC Learning Network In-Person Meeting, August 27

The Missouri PROMPT Learning Network is transforming how Missouri Rural Health Clinics succeed in today’s evolving healthcare environment. This statewide collaborative equips Missouri RHCs with expert guidance, peer support, and practical tools to strengthen operations, improve care, advance Value-Based care efforts, and pursue NCQQ PCMH recognition.

The next Missouri’s PROMPT RHC Learning Network Meeting will be held in person, on August 27, 2026. The robust meeting agenda includes Federal and State Experts which you can connect with to help you stay ahead of industry changes.

Why Participate?

PROMPT helps Missouri Rural Health Clinics elevate patient care, strengthen performance data, leverage DRVS for measurable QI progress, meet payer and funder requirements, and grow within Value-Based care – supported every step of the way by industry-leading SMEs and peers who understand rural healthcare.

What PROMPT offers:

• Direct access to federal and state experts and leading healthcare subject matter experts (SMEs),
• Real-world strategies to enhance clinical data and operational efficiency,
• Tailored support focused on Missouri’s rural healthcare challenges,
• Guidance to advance and sustain Value-Based Care models,
• Best practices for using DRVS to support Population Health Management, drive QI intiatives, and improve clinical quality measures,
• A featured spotlight on a Missouri Rural Health Clinic each session.

Key Focus Areas:

• Collaboration & networking,
• Quality improvement and best-practice sharing,
• Data analytics, data hygiene, and performance reporting,
• Value-Based Care transformation and readiness,
• Effective use of DRVS for PHM, QI initiatives, and quality measure improvement,
• Insights and guidance from expert SMEs, and
• Highlighting success stories from Missouri Rural Health Clinics.

Funding is available for the RHCs to cover a one-night hotel stay for up to 2 rooms (2 double queen rooms) and mileage for one vehicle. Please contact Lisab@cabllc.com for more information.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, August 27, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Where:

Missouri Soybean Association, 734 S. Country Club Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109.

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June 8, 2026

Registration Open: Missouri Rural Health Conference, September 9 – 10

The 2026 Missouri Rural Health Conference is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of rural communities. This annual event brings together healthcare professionals, policymakers, advocates, and community partners committed to advancing rural health.

Featured Sessions:

• Keynote Address: “Burnout to Boundaries: Protecting the Rural Healthcare Workforce”
• General Session: “Tech Advancements in Rural Health”
• Panel Discussion: “Becoming an Impactful Advocate for Rural Health”
• Rural Health Awards: 3^rd annual Rural Health Excellence awards
• RHC Track: Dedicated sessions addressing the unique needs of Missouri’s rural health clinics

Who Should Attend:

The conference is open to the public and designed for professionals across the rural health ecosystem to create a comprehensive, cross-sector perspective on rural health challenges and solutions.

You can expect to connect with representatives from:

• Rural Hospital Systems
• Federally Qualified Health Centers
• Rural Health Clinics
• Educational Institutions
• Public Health Departments
• Policymaking Bodies
• Community-Based Organizations

Registration Fee:

• Early Bird Discount Rate: $150
• MARHC Member: $150
• General Attendee Registration: $200

When: Wednesday, September 9 – 10, 2026

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May 14, 2026

Sixth Annual Virtual Critical Access Hospital Conference, June 9

Don’t miss Stroudwater Associates’ Sixth Annual CAH Conference. This virtual conference was created to equip Critical Access Hospital leaders with the strategies, tools, and insights they need to thrive – not just survive. Now in its sixth year, this event brings together clinical, financial, operational, and strategic best practices and real-world case studies from Critical Access Hospitals.

Stroudwater’s team of rural healthcare experts shares down-to-earth, actionable guidance rooted in decades of experience working with hundreds of hospitals nationwide. We’re driven by a deep belief that every rural community deserves access to high-quality, sustainable care.

Stroudwater Associates will cover a range of topics, which include:

• Building the Rural Workforce of the Future
• CAH Financial & Operational Best Practices: The High-Impact Levers That Move the Needle
• CAH Strategic Risk: Moving from Vulnerability to Sustainability
• From Gap to Growth: How One Hospital Build a Swing Bed Program to Improve Care Delivery
• The Future of Rural Healthcare: Strategies for Success
• Planning for the Future: Evaluating Rural Facility Needs Through a Strategic and Financial Lens
• Service Line Development Best Practices: Grounding Growth in Financial and Operational Realities
• Strengthening Revenue Cycle Performance: Aligning Internal Teams and External partners to Drive Financial Performance, and
• MORE!

Cost: Free

When: Tuesday, June 9, 10:00 a.m. – Thursday, Jun 18, 2:00 p.m.

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May 13, 2026

2026 MHA Leadership Forum, Coupon Eligible, June 18 – 19

Today’s health care environment is rapidly changing, and strong, aligned leadership has never been more essential. Missouri hospital executives, trustees and clinical leaders are navigating significant challenges – improving care while reducing costs, addressing workforce shortages and integrating new technologies in a sustainable, strategic way.

Meeting these challenges requires leaders who can guide their teams with clarity, resilience and optimism. Creating intentional space for leadership development and alignment is more important than ever.

MHA’s Leadership Forum brings together executive and clinical leaders alongside trustees and leadership teams to step back from day-to-day pressures, reconnect on shared priorities and chart a unified path forward. This forum – featuring nationally recognized leadership experts who deeply understand the realities of today’s health care landscape – is designed to help you think about your organization in new and sustainable ways.

The forum offers a valuable opportunity to align your board and leadership team, spark new ideas, and take home actionable strategies to advance patient care and organizational performance.

Please bring your trustees, executive team and clinical leaders to this event. You’ll leave inspired, connected and better equipped – not just as individual leaders, but as a cohesive team ready to shape the future of health care in Missouri.

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Cost: $495 – MHA Coupon Eligible

Digital coupon codes worth up to $500 were emailed to member hospital and system CEOs in January.

When: Thursday, June 18 – Friday, June 19

Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Louis – Chesterfield

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May 6, 2026

Conference: Hope in Action, Suicide Prevention Conference, July 9

The Missouri Suicide Prevention Network (MSPN) invites you to attend our annual Suicide Prevention Conference. This conference is open to all, including community members, coalition partners, suicide loss survivors, first responders, educators, individuals with lived experience, clinicians, and anyone interested in advancing suicide prevention efforts.

This year’s conference is presented in partnership with the Missouri Department of Mental Health and the Missouri Behavioral Health Council.

Registration is free for all attendees. Continuing education (CE) credits are available for an additional $20 fee, with 7.2 contact hours offered.

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Cost: Free for all attendees; CE credits available for an additional $20 fee

When: Thursday, July 9

Where: Wyndham Executive Center Columbia, 2200 Interstate 70 Dr SW, Columbia, MO

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April 21, 2026

Missouri Connected Care & Ethics Summit: Bridging Telehealth, Ethics, and Access in Healthcare Innovation, November 19-20

The Missouri Connected Care and Ethics Summit will bring together healthcare professionals, public health leaders, policymakers, educators, researchers, and technology innovators to explore the rapidly evolving role of telehealth and digital health in healthcare delivery. The summit aims to advance ethical and effective connected care across Missouri.

As connected care technologies continue to transform healthcare, organizations face growing challenges related to implementation, regulatory requirements, ethical considerations, and access. This summit will provide a collaborative forum to address these challenges while identifying opportunities to improve healthcare delivery across Missouri.

Through keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions, participants will examine emerging technologies, policy developments, ethical frameworks, workforce needs, and practical implementation strategies for telehealth and digital health.

Target Audience:

• Healthcare professionals,
• Telehealth stakeholders,
• Administrators & health system leaders,
• Public health and state agencies,
• Educators and researchers, and students in Health Sciences and Bioethics

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify current trends and innovations in telehealth and digital health relevant to connected care delivery.
• Evaluate ethical, legal, and regulatory considerations to support responsible implementation of telehealth technologies.
• Apply evidence-based strategies to integrate telehealth into clinical practice and public health programs.
• Identify and engage in collaborative opportunities among healthcare systems, public health agencies, academic institutions, and technology partners to strengthen cross-sector partnerships.
• Recognize and apply strategies to improve healthcare access, particularly in resource-limited communities, through connected care.

Cost: Registration Fees

• Professionals – $150
• Students – Complimentary
• State Employees – Complimentary

When: Thursday and Friday, November 19 – 20

Where:

Stoney Creek Hotel, Columbia, MO

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March 23, 2026

MHA Conference: 2026 Leadership Forum, June 18-19

Today’s health care environment is rapidly changing, and strong, aligned leadership has never been more essential. Missouri hospital executives, trustees and clinical leaders are navigating significant challenges — improving care while reducing costs, addressing workforce shortages and integrating new technologies in a sustainable, strategic way.

Meeting these challenges requires leaders who can guide their teams with clarity, resilience and optimism. Creating intentional space for leadership development and alignment is more important than ever.

MHA’s Leadership Forum brings together executive and clinical leaders alongside trustees and leadership teams to step back from day-to-day pressures, reconnect on shared priorities and chart a unified path forward. This forum — featuring nationally recognized leadership experts who deeply understand the realities of today’s health care landscape — is designed to help you think about your organization in new and sustainable ways.

The forum offers a valuable opportunity to align your board and leadership team, spark new ideas, and take-home actionable strategies to advance patient care and organizational performance.

You are invited to bring your trustees, executive team and clinical leaders to this event. You’ll leave inspired, connected and better equipped — not just as individual leaders, but as a cohesive team ready to shape the future of health care in Missouri.

This event is limited to MHA members only.

Cost: this event is coupon eligible

• Early Bird Rate (register by April 17): $450
• After April 17: $495

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February 10, 2026

2026 Rural Health Advocacy Day at the Missouri State Capitol

Join MRHA and our rural health partners at the Missouri State Capitol on Tuesday, February 24, from 10 AM to 2 PM, to advocate for rural communities. Rural Health Advocacy Day brings together advocates, healthcare providers, and rural leaders to meet with legislators and discuss Missouri’s collective priorities for rural health.

This event will feature:

• Meetings with local legislators to voice the needs of your community,
• Conversations with health committee members on key legislative priorities, and
• A united effort to advocate for better access, delivery, and workforce solutions in rural health.

No experience in advocacy? No problem! Come as you are and MRHA will provide the support and guidance you need to make a meaningful impact.

Cost:

There is a $25.00 registration fee for each attendee.

• MRHA is using the free version of Better World for registration.
  • To remove additional charges/donation:
  • On the second page you will enter your organizational name, uncheck the “cover transaction costs” box located right under the header.
  • In the black summary box on the right-hand side, click on the question mark (?) next to “Help cover fundraising costs”.
  • A text box will appear with a please click here as the last sentence.
  • Click “here” and a pop-up will appear; select “I’d prefer not to contribute this time”.

When: Tuesday, February 24, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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