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WELCOME TO BIG SKY COUNTRY
The Montana Hospital Association looks forward to welcoming hospital association communications professionals from across the country to Whitefish, Montana – host destination for this year’s Allied Public Relations Executives (APRE) annual meeting.
ABOUT WHITEFISH
At the edge of Glacier National Park in the Northern Rocky Mountains is a vibrant town built around a shared appreciation of the wild. From the mountains rich with forests, lakes and rivers to the welcoming downtown, this is a place worth exploring and protecting for all those who love it. Explore Whitefish, Montana.
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CONTACT US
Shoot the Montana Team a message!
Katy Mack, VP of Communications and Member Engagement – katy.mack@mtha.org
Jenna Cederberg, Communications and Outreach Specialist – jenna.cederberg@mtha.org
The run-up to the primary election represents a critical window to engage meaningfully with those who may soon be making key policy decisions impacting healthcare across our state.
DPHHS has recently outlined significant policy and fiscal developments
DPHHS provided important RHTP updates this week
The 2026 MHA Health Summit is less than a month away
Facilities are encouraged to complete eMacs registration
Hospital leaders from across Montana are pushing back on attacks on Montana’s Medicaid solution and the legislators who supported it
Foundation programs, committment makes a real difference for our hospitals and the communities they serve
MHA presence on boards and councils is an important advocacy tool
SAVE THE DATE!
The 2026 MHA Healthcare Communications and Development Conference is set to take place on Tuesday, June 23, and Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 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.
National groups are now renewing their attacks on Montana’s Medicaid solution and the legislators who supported it.
The MHA Advocacy Team was in Washington, D.C. this week
The DLI reports were intentionally designed to support deployment of the Rural Health Transformation Program
Meeting was the first opportunity for Montanans to hear the State’s plan for the RHTP
The first meeting of the RHTP Stakeholder Advisory Committee is Jan. 22
DPHHS updates and meeting, advisory committee and partner information
MHA will continue showing up for our members
The Montana Hospital Association, Ventures, Inc., and Montana Health Research and Education Foundation welcome new board members, trustees
CMS has announced that Montana would receive $233,509,359 for federal fiscal year 2026
Gallagher Benefit Services
Employee medical benefits consulting and brokerage firm
Become an Endorsed Vendor
MHA Ventures Endorsed Services program offers competitive agreements and program designed to meet the evolving needs of our membership. We connect Montana hospitals with trusted business partners who provide affordable, real world solutions. Each endorsed company of MHA Ventures has successfully passed an extensive vetting process to gain our seal of approval.Montana’s award is the fourth-highest in the nation
We have so much to be thankful for in 2025. I hope that you will take the time to review our successes.
DPHHS presented an update on the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to the Interim Budget Committee for Section B
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.
Jackson Physician Search
Recruitment Services for Physicians, Physician Executives, and Advanced Practice Providers
Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a major policy reversal, formally repealing the federal minimum nurse staffing standards it adopted in 2024.
Protecting the 340B program—and the care it makes possible for rural and low-income Montanans—remains a top MHA priority.
The Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) is gearing up for an extremely busy winter and spring.
The MHA Board of Trustees met this week in Helena for a focused two-day strategic planning meeting. I want to share a brief update on the work we accomplished together and where I believe it positions us for the year ahead.
Healthcare is one of the priority industries identified in the JOBS406 initiative, based on projections that it will have one of the highest number of job openings without qualified Montanans to fill them in the coming years.
So what does a healthcare apprenticeship in Montana look like? It’s a training pathway for high-demand jobs that is driven by industry and led by the employer.
President’s Message
News releases, media advisories and statements from the Montana Hospital Association.Gov. Gianforte, DPHHS Submit Rural Health Transformation Plan to federal agency
HPSA scores are re-measured about every three years, though there is no set timeframe. The recent rescoring, released September 23, has reduced (and weakened) the score or proposed program withdrawal for many Montana sites and counties.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE NEW DATES!
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. Check back for more updates!
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 feature a trade show and a wide range of educational topics, including emerging health equity trends; population health and quality improvement best practices; advances in human resources, healthcare preparedness; rural health transformation; how to be an effective leader; and much more.
The Montana Hospital Association is pleased to announce the 2025 Montana Healthcare Award recipients.
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Integrated health system, skilled nursing and outpatient chronic care management program designed for HIV/AIDS and autoimmune disease research
MHA Ventures Board of Directors
MHA Ventures Board of DirectorsVentures Staff/Contact
The MHA Ventures team works to help Montana healthcare providers improve patient care, reduce operating costs and strengthen financial viability by developing solutions with our business partners to advance operations of our membership and improve the health status of communities throughout Montana.Workforce Services
Healthcare recruitment and affiliated services offered through MHA Ventures’ Endorsed Business PartnersGroup Purchasing
Get reduced pricing on quality products and services from reputable supply partners through MHA's GPO aggregation group.
The MHA responded to state request for information with a multi-partner response
Endorsed Services
Helping Montana hospitals advance healthcare operations and improve the health status of communities throughout Montana.
The Montana Hospital Association released the following statement today following the Senate passage of H.R. 1.
The Montana Hospital Association, Ventures, Inc., and Montana Health Research and Education Foundation welcome new board members, trustee
AblePay
AblePay Health is the next generation patient financial engagement tool that dramatically increases patient revenue, collection efficiency, and the overall patient experience.
Roshal Health
Remote Imaging Services
Developed EchosNOW and UltrasoundsNOW a unique application for remote echo and ultrasound delivered through a triad team approach that includes a local patient and operator, as well as a remote guide provided by Roshal Health.
The Montana Hospital Association, Ventures, Inc., and Montana Health Research and Education Foundation welcome new board members, trustee
Spacelabs Healthcare
Patient monitoring and connectivity, diagnostic cardiology and predictive analytics
Remi Group
Guaranteed savings on equipment maintenance service agreements and warranties
The Montana Hospital Association is pleased to announce the 2024 Montana Healthcare Award recipients.
The Montana Hospital Association has released the following statement on recent political campaign ads naming local hospitals.
Monida Healthcare Network
Provider credentialing, Quickbooks training and pre-employment screening
Viz.Ai
AI algorithms and machine learning to increase the speed of diagnosis and care
Affiliated Societies
Contact information for affiliated chapters, societies and associations supporting healthcare professionals in Montana.Get Involved & Advocate
MHA programs, tools and team members who can support you and your organization in your education, outreach and advocacy efforts.
CorroHealth (formerly ParaRev)
Revenue cycle management & Price Transparency compliance
Compliance Education
Compliance best practices, support and peer networking program for Montana’s healthcare compliance professionals.HPP (Healthcare Preparedness Program)
The Healthcare Coalitions encompass a whole community approach to strengthen and enhance the capabilities and capacities of the public healthcare systems to plan, prepare, respond, and recover from emergencies and disasters.
GoRural
International candidate recruiting for professional healthcare positions
About MHA
Learn more about the Montana Hospital Association, including our members, work, programs and services to help improve the health status of communities statewide.
Frontier OnCall Psychiatry
Telepsychiatry service provider company
Partnership Programs
MHA Ventures’ Partnership Programs were created based on the needs of the MHA membership.Behavioral Health
Programs, courses and certifications to support the advancement of behavior health services and professionals in Montana.
MHA Advocacy Team
Our team brings deep and diverse experience in policy development, advocacy, hospital operations, lobbying, election campaign strategy and outreach communications.Montana Hospital Association Board of Trustees appoints Interim President and CEO.
Montana could lose healthcare professionals to other states if a ballot measure passes to require them to provide medical care for infants born at any stage of development — or potentially face criminal charges — medical leaders said.
Healthcare workers from across the state gathered at the Capitol rotunda in Helena, on October 27, to voice their opposition to a legislative referendum on the ballot this November.
Montana health officials are proposing to oversee and set standards for the charitable contributions that nonprofit hospitals make in their communities each year to justify their access to millions of dollars in tax exemptions.
Bitterroot Health recently received a stroke recognition award.
The award is sponsored by the Cardiovascular Health Program within the state health department and was given out at the Montana Hospital Association’s annual meeting in September.
The Benefis Health System Post-COVID-19 Recovery Program team has been recognized with the Montana Hospital Association’s top honor for innovation in healthcare.
The Benefis Health System Post-COVID-19 Recovery Program team has been recognized with the Montana Hospital Association’s top honor for innovation in healthcare.
Montana nonprofit hospitals can choose what they consider charitable or community care, and assign whatever dollar amount they believe is reasonable, to justify their tax-exempt status in Montana, according to a legislative audit meeting held on Tuesday, October 4.
Montana health officials are proposing to oversee and set standards for the charitable contributions that nonprofit hospitals make in their communities each year to justify their access to millions of dollars in tax exemptions.
Montana health officials are proposing to oversee and set standards for the charitable contributions that nonprofit hospitals make in their communities each year to justify their access to millions of dollars in tax exemptions.
Montana Hospital Association announces 2021 top honors for Montana’s healthcare heroes and innovative hospitals.
Obstetric care, especially specialized care, is limited in rural communities. On reservations in Montana, it’s nearly nonexistent.
Nursing Education
Continuing education and certification training for practicing and aspiring nurses and nurse aides.
A collaborative agreement between Logan Health, Glacier County, and the Blackfeet Reservation is keeping some emergency services operating along the Hi-line. The agreement is a rarity and has stirred up renewed interest in the creation of healthcare consortiums to help keep critical care facilities operating in rural Montana. Listen to the podcast to hear Ryan Pitts from Logan Health, Rich Rasmussen from the Montana Hospital Association, and state Representative Geraldine Custer discuss why these types of collaborative efforts might be the future of rural health care.
As the state continues to grapple with an EMS shortage, college programs are exploring ways to expand and enhance the state’s pool of first responders.
Stericycle
Hazardous, infectious and medical waste management network
In Montana, uncompensated care plummeted after Medicaid expansion. Employment rates went up. Expansion generated $2.1 billion in new economic activity over the first two years, one report found. Thousands of Montanans accessed primary care services — some for the first time in their lives.
Meanwhile, thousands of Wyomingites remain without health coverage, and hospitals are still writing off millions of dollars treating people who can’t afford healthcare.
Webinar Request Form
Set up a webinar with the MHA membership
PYA
Healthcare consulting, accounting, audit and assurance services
Benefis Health System broke ground on what will be its largest expansion into the Helena area.
Gov. Greg Gianforte’s office estimates that “thousands of health care workers” have obtained religious exemptions and “remain in the workforce,” according to a recent press release.
Education & Events
Education and events designed to develop Montana’s healthcare professionals and advance organizational performance.
Gov. Greg Gianforte is urging unvaccinated health care workers to consider using religious and medical exemptions ahead of an upcoming federal vaccine mandate deadline. Gianforte says health care workers should evaluate all their options.
How Montana’s pro-vaccine Republican governor is navigating COVID says a lot about his political priorities.
MHA has partnered with nine other trusted Montana healthcare and public health associations to launch the “Your Best Shot MT” campaign to help answer parents’ vaccine questions and increase COVID-19 vaccination rates in Montana.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Joe Biden’s administration doesn’t have the authority to impose vaccine-or-testing requirements on employers that would have covered tens of millions of Americans.
Montana Hospital Association issues statement on CMS vaccination mandate rules.
A coalition of Montana medical groups warned that hospitals are once again at risk of being extended beyond their caregiving capacity as the more transmissible omicron variant starts to spread across the state.
Consensus Management Corporation
Insurance management consulting company and insurance agency
The Montana Medical Association has partnered with nine other trusted Montana health care and public health associations to launch the “Your Best Shot MT” campaign to help answer parents’ vaccine questions and increase COVID-19 vaccination rates in Montana.
Montana hospitals are preparing for a wave of new patients that could follow a rising number of reported COVID-19 cases.
Montana Hospital Association issues statement on injunction against federal COVID-19 vaccination requirement for healthcare staff.
Montana Hospital Association issues statement on CMS vaccination mandate rules.
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.
Montana Hospital Association announces 2021 top honors for Montana’s healthcare heroes and innovative hospitals.
Yellowstone Insurance Exchange, RRG
Professional and general liability insurance
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.
CMCi Insurance Agency
Full-service insurance agency
Commercial Energy
Natural gas network; energy cost containment
LifeSolutionz
Design, implementation and service of alternative compensation agreements
A new study released today by the Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER) and the Montana Hospital Association shows Montana hospitals account for close to 12 percent of Montana’s private sector employment and 13 percent of total private sector wages. The research documents the powerful role Montana’s hospitals are playing as a leading economic driver for the state in terms of income and job growth.
Advancing Rural Healthcare
Testing and advancing alternative models that rethink the delivery and design of healthcare, especially for rural and frontier communities.
Economic Vitality
See how Montana hospitals serve as economic engines for their communities.State Budget
Continuation of the Medicaid expansion program, enhancement of traditional Medicaid and increased provider rates.Healthy Communities
MHA advocates for issues that ensure Montanans and their communities are as healthy as possible.Financial Viability
Issues and opportunities impacting the financial viability of Montana hospitals and healthcare providers.Infrastructure
Infrastructure investments are critical to the long-term viability of Montana’s healthcare system.Affordability
Enhancing the affordability of healthcare for Montana.
Across the country, people are lining up to get vaccinated against COVID-19, including a group of veterans in Kalispell, Montana.
Data & Information Services
Tailored data reporting and analysis services to support the operational, clinical and strategic objectives of Montana hospitals and healthcare providers.Our Services
Advocacy, education & professional development, data services, compliance & regulatory support, healthcare quality & performance improvement programs, and business solutions.Regulatory Compliance Support
Regulatory and compliance support and services for Montana hospitals and healthcare providers.
Federal Policy Agenda
Our policy objectives on the federal level to support and advance health and healthcare in Montana.Sponsorship Opportunities
Want to grow your business with Montana’s hospitals and healthcare providers? Consider an annual sponsorship investment with MHA.Contact Ventures
The MHA Ventures team works to help Montana healthcare providers improve patient care, reduce operating costs and strengthen financial viability by developing solutions with our business partners to advance operations of our membership and improve the health status of communities throughout Montana.MHREF Staff Directory
Contact information for staff members of the Montana Hospital Association, Montana Health Research & Education Foundation, and MHA Ventures.The Montana Legislature is considering a bill proponents say will offer increased clarity and protections for privacy in the digital age.
Privacy Policy & Content Disclaimer
Information we collect, what we use it for and how we protect it.Refund Policy
Refund policies vary. Please contact us for the refund policy for your purchased program or service.
Population Health
Issues and opportunities for advancing the health of Montana residents.Price & Quality Transparency Resources
Tools and resources to help Montana patients make informed healthcare decisions.Senior & Post-Acute Care
Advocating for issues important to Montana’s senior services and post-acute care providers.Access to Care
MHA advocates for state and federal policies that protect access to high quality and affordable health coverage and care.Advocacy
Advocacy is a key activity of the association on behalf of its members.Key Issues
Critical issues faced by Montana hospitals and healthcare providers.Search Results
Search ResultsNews
News releases, media advisories and statements from the Montana Hospital Association.Reports & Studies
Research studies, reports and analysis of programs, policies and issues impacting Montana hospitals and healthcare providers.Mission, Vision & Values
Why we exist, what we aspire to and the values that shape the priorities we set and the decisions we make. Learn what drives us.Contact
Contact information for staff members of the Montana Hospital Association, Montana Health Research & Education Foundation, and MHA Ventures.The state of Montana posts a daily hospital capacity report in its effort to share important COVID-19 data publicly, but there have been recent questions raised about how it’s being perceived by those outside of the health care system.
Following a recent surge of COVID-19 cases in Montana and the announcement of a statewide mask mandate by Governor Steve Bullock today, the Montana Hospital Association issued the followed statement
As part of an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19 across the state, the Montana Hospital Association and the Montana Department of Commerce today announced shipments of 45,000 free cloth face coverings to 25 communities statewide.
