MHA’s 104th Annual Convention
Event Details
Wednesday, Nov. 4 – Friday, Nov. 6
Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center
One need look no further than the faces in the hallways of our hospital organizations to find the meaning of our work. They are faces of compassion and purpose, directed toward improving lives, health, and care for the individuals and communities we serve.
As waves of change wash over our organizations, our focus remains the same. MHA’s 2026 Annual Convention will double down on the core strengths and values that make our work exceptional — People: The Point of Care.
The 2026 MHA Convention lineup will feature general- and breakout-session speakers who shape our understanding of where innovation is occurring. They will help us see the influence of change, explore how to be leaders that reflect and mobilize the passion and purpose of our teams, and to identify where leverage exists to advance hospitals’ people-focused missions.
Convention registration is coupon eligible. MHA members may use education coupons to cover the cost of registration.
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Featured Content
Transforming Maternal Health Through Integrated Care and Payment Innovation
November 5, 2026, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Breakout, Track 2
Leaders from hospitals, state government and Medicaid will share how Missouri’s MO C3 initiative is building an integrated maternal health care model supported by new payment approaches designed to improve outcomes and strengthen care coordination.
Objectives
- Understand Missouri’s maternal health transformation strategy
- Learn how integrated care models improve outcomes
- Explore Medicaid and alternative payment model opportunities
- Identify partnership opportunities across hospitals, government and community providers
Healthier Communities Together: Advancing Rural Health in Missouri
November 5, 2026, 1 – 2 p.m.
Breakout, Track 2
Join representatives from the Missouri Primary Care Association, the Missouri Behavioral Health Council, and the Missouri Hospital Association as they discuss their collaborative vision for the Rural Health Transformation Fund (RHTF) and the creation of Healthier Communities Together, a new entity established by the three organizations to advance health outcomes across Missouri.
Objectives
- Learn about the goals, priorities and strategic direction of Healthier Communities Together, as well as current and future plans for the Rural Health Transformation Fund
- Gain insight into ongoing initiatives and hear updates on collaborative efforts
- Engage in discussion about the future of rural health transformation
Speakers
- Brent McGinty, President and CEO, Missouri Behavioral Health Council
- Joe Pierle, President and CEO, Missouri Primary Care Association
- Nate Blackford, Senior Vice President of Membership Services, Missouri Hospital Association
The Patient Voice Advantage: How PFACs Improve Care, Trust and Results
November 6, 2026, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Breakout, Track 2
Hospital leaders and PFAC champions will share examples of how Patient and Family Advisory Councils create measurable value through enhanced engagement, improved experience, stronger trust and organizational learning.
Objectives
- Learn how PFACs improve engagement and organizational performance
- Explore examples from Compass Honor-winning programs
- Understand how PFACs can demonstrate return on investment
- Discuss transparency, affordability and future patient engagement priorities
- Preview MHA’s 10-year PFAC anniversary initiative
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