We hope you enjoyed the 2025 Montana Healthcare Conference! The exceptional event brought together over 500 individuals from diverse healthcare sectors—whether working in the field, supporters of healthcare initiatives, healthcare educators, students, and enthusiasts.
Participants experienced an array of engaging activities, including several captivating keynote sessions, member gatherings, over 50 enlightening breakout educational sessions, memorable evening receptions, delightful luncheons, and refreshing breaks.
The conference featured 64 trade show booths, offering numerous opportunities to interact with a diverse range of industry experts and solution providers.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU NEXT YEAR!
Reduce falls. Improve safety. Strengthen compliance.
Patient falls remain the number one hospital-acquired condition and a major challenge for healthcare organizations nationwide. One study found, in 2020 alone, falls cost the healthcare industry roughly $5 billion.
This educational webinar will provide healthcare professionals with practical strategies to reduce fall risk, improve patient safety, and maintain compliance with national standards.
Key Topics
- Understand Joint Commission (TJC) and CMS Hospital Conditions of Participation (CoPs) requirements related to fall prevention
- Identify pharmacologic factors that increase fall risk and mitigation strategies
- Recognize the pharmacist’s critical role in a successful falls prevention program
- Current, evidence-based information and best practices to strengthen your falls team
PRICING
MHA Member Facility $175
Non-Member Facility $375
This registration fee is a per-facility charge, meaning individuals from the same facility location (city) may attend at no additional cost. However, sharing login credentials with individuals at a differing location will generate an additional registration fee. This balance will be billed to the facility.
Join the Montana Department of Justice Sexual Assault Response Network Program and professionals from around the state for an in-depth discussion on the current landscape of Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) services in Montana. This session will provide a “state of the state” overview of where and how SAFE services are currently available, key statistics on sexual assault incidence rates and forensic kit collection, and insights from the recent statewide healthcare survey on sexual assault response capacity.
The session will also review the current payment structure for SAFE services and discuss ongoing work by the Sexual Assault Response Network (SARN) Committee on funding, access, and quality of care across the state.
Following the presentation, the panel of program leaders will be available to answer participant questions and facilitate discussion on next steps for improving Montana’s coordinated response to sexual assault.
PRICING
Registration is free for healthcare professionals
Stay Compliant. Stay Protected. Understand EMTALA in 2025.
Join us for a two-part webinar series designed to help hospitals and healthcare providers navigate the complex requirements of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA).
You’ll gain essential insights into the CMS Conditions of Participation (CoPs) and learn how recent regulatory and legal developments are reshaping EMTALA enforcement.
Key Topics:
- EMTALA requirements for hospitals with and without emergency departments
- How EMTALA applies to specialized services, such as obstetrical or behavioral health care
- A landmark case expanding hospital and practitioner liability
- The latest OIG updates — changes that are not included in the CMS CoPs, and what they mean for your organization.
PRICING
MHA Member Facility $350
Non-Member Facility $550
This registration fee is a per-facility charge, meaning individuals from the same facility location (city) may attend at no additional cost. However, sharing login credentials with individuals at a differing location will generate an additional registration fee. This balance will be billed to the facility.
Stay Compliant. Stay Protected. Understand EMTALA in 2025.
Join us for a two-part webinar series designed to help hospitals and healthcare providers navigate the complex requirements of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA).
You’ll gain essential insights into the CMS Conditions of Participation (CoPs) and learn how recent regulatory and legal developments are reshaping EMTALA enforcement.
Key topics include:
- EMTALA requirements for hospitals with and without emergency departments
- How EMTALA applies to specialized services, such as obstetrical or behavioral health care
- A landmark case expanding hospital and practitioner liability
- The latest OIG updates — changes that are not included in the CMS CoPs, and what they mean for your organization.
PRICING
MHA Member Facility $350
Non-Member Facility $550
This registration fee is a per-facility charge, meaning individuals from the same facility location (city) may attend at no additional cost. However, sharing login credentials with individuals at a differing location will generate an additional registration fee. This balance will be billed to the facility.
Critical Access Hospital Conditions of Participation Webinar Series
This five-part webinar series provides Critical Access Hospitals with practical guidance on complying with CMS Conditions of Participation in Appendix W. Participants will gain a clear understanding of recent regulatory updates, including patient rights and obstetrical care requirements, and learn strategies to address common compliance challenges such as nursing care plans, medication management, informed consent, and survey readiness.
Tuesdays, 8:00 – 10:00 AM MT
January 13, 2026 | Part One: Governance, Emergency Services, and CAH Core Requirements
January 20, 2026 | Part Two: Pharmacy and Dietary Services
January 27, 2026 | Part Three: Infection Prevention, Medication Administration, and Care Planning
February 3, 2026 | Part Four: Clinical Documentation, Quality Improvement, and Obstetrical Services
February 10, 2026 | Part Five: Patient Rights, Restraints, and Communication
PRICING
MHA Member Facility $750
Non-Member Facility $950
This registration fee is a per-facility charge, meaning individuals from the same facility location (city) may attend at no additional cost. However, sharing login credentials with individuals at a differing location will generate an additional registration fee. This balance will be billed to the facility.
The MHA Health Summit is the premier educational opportunity to jump-start member learning for a new season. This one-of-a-kind event will offer a trade show and a wide range of educational topics to include emerging health equity trends; population health and quality improvement best practices; advances in telehealth; rural health transformation; how to be an effective leader; the future of healthcare; and much more.
Get ready to be part of the excitement at the 2026 Montana Healthcare Conference! This exceptional event brings together over 500 individuals from diverse healthcare sectors—whether professionals working in the field, supporters of healthcare initiatives, healthcare educators, or enthusiasts seeking connections within the industry.
Participants can anticipate an array of engaging activities, including several captivating keynote sessions, member gatherings, over 40 enlightening breakout educational sessions, memorable evening receptions, delightful luncheons, and refreshing breaks.
The conference will feature 64 trade show booths, offering numerous opportunities to interact with a diverse range of industry experts and solution providers.
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