Events
SAVE THE DATE!
The 2026 MHA Healthcare Communications and Development Conference is set to take place on Tuesday, June 23, and Wednesday, June 24, 2025, at the Montana Hospital Association’s conference room.
Effective fundraising, marketing, and communications are vital to the success of your hospital. If your role is responsible for fundraising, marketing, digital engagement, communications/public relations, and/or business development, please join us.
The conference will help you achieve your goals by providing a learning environment with innovative ideas, tried and true methods, and new approaches. The two-day event will be filled with networking opportunities and educational content that will leave you feeling inspired with new connections and new tools to add to your professional toolbox.
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.
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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 over 60 trade show booths, offering numerous opportunities to interact with a diverse range of industry experts and solution providers.
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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.
Thank you for viewing“No Surprises Act” with Martie Ross and Kathy Reep from PYA. Below you will find links to some of the referenced materials to include the recording of this webinar.
Handouts and Resources:
PYA Healthcare Transparency Implementation Guides
CMS Requirements Related to Surprise Billing
Recording:
Click here to access the recording of this webinar.
This program is aimed at those in management positions and focuses on improving management and leadership skills, regardless of facility or department. The program encompasses interpersonal communication and basic management skill development.
