What We Do
Advocacy
MHA works to develop, promote and implement health care
policy at the state and federal levels of government to benefit hospitals’
patients, employees and communities. Our government relations officers work
closely with members to bring hospitals’ concerns to St. Paul and Washington,
D.C. MHA partners with health care providers, community groups and other
stakeholders to advance our common interests.
Communications
MHA keeps members, associate members, trustees and auxilians
informed about important hospital news in the state through a variety of
publications and through its website, www.mnhospitals.org.
The association also provides communications counsel for members. In addition,
MHA works with the media to share hospital information with the public.
Finally, outstanding Minnesota hospital leaders and initiatives are recognized
through MHA’s annual awards program.
Data and Information Services
MHA provides data resources for members, policymakers, researchers and others.These resources include annual financial summary data through the Health Care Cost Information System (HCCIS) and information about health care administrative claims. MHA also analyzes policy proposals to gauge their potential effect on hospitals and their patients.
Education
MHA organizes conferences and educational programs for the professional development of hospital leaders throughout the year on subjects ranging from the effects of new laws to critical access hospital issues. In addition, MHA annually convenes two major conferences for trustees and two for health care leaders.
Finance
MHA provides financial analysis and support to its members in the areas of reimbursement, financial policy and legislative issues.
Legal Services
MHA provides legal and regulatory information to members and their own legal counsel on a wide variety of issues, including facility licensure, antitrust issues and Medicare regulations. MHA works tirelessly to ensure that the association's financial and human resources are used effectively and innovatively.
Priority Issues
MHA advocates on behalf
of its members with federal and state lawmakers, educating them on complex
issues in health care and ensuring they have the tools they need to make
informed decisions. MHA works to develop strong channels of communication with
legislators and to define the priorities of the health care community. In
addition to informing legislators and other state and federal stakeholders
about such topics as health care reform, workforce development and Minnesota’s
position as a leader in quality and patient
safety, we ensure elected officials understand the important role that
Minnesota’s hospitals play in their communities, and the economic impact
hospitals have on our state.
Learn more about MHA's priority issues.
Quality and Patient Safety
MHA leads multiple quality and
patient safety initiatives to help hospitals improve care through
evidence-based practices. MHA provides robust tools to aid members in building
successful patient safety programs. Minnesota’s leadership on quality and
patient safety is recognized throughout the nation, and other states look to
MHA in creating their own patient safety programs.