Part I: 2021 CHNA and Implementation Plan Updates
Wednesday, May 18
8:30 – 9:45 a.m.
This session will review the updated CHNA guidance and implementation strategy, as well as tools and resources available for hospitals to use as they work through this process within their organizations. Participants will learn about innovative strategies to promote the health of individuals, communities and the population they serve. They also will learn the steps of completing a CHNA and implementation strategy to ensure compliance with the ACA and IRS guidelines.
Stephen Njenga, MPH, MHA, CPHQ, CPPS, LSSYB
Director of Quality Measurement and Population Health Improvement
Missouri Hospital Association
Part II: Community Benefit Requirements for CHNAs
Wednesday, June 1
8:30 – 9:45 a.m.
The ACA renewed the conversation about the community benefits — including initiatives, activities and investments — that tax-exempt hospitals provide their communities instead of paying federal, state and local taxes. The IRS requires hospitals to use Form 990, Schedule H, Hospitals, to provide information on the activities and policies of, and community benefit provided by, its hospital facilities and other nonhospital health care facilities operated during the tax year.
Participants will learn the community benefit requirements, including examples of activities, initiatives and investments, that qualify. A resource guide, “Engaging Your Community — A Guide for Nonprofit Hospitals,” will be provided at the conclusion of the session.
Jane Drummond, J.D.
General Counsel and Senior Vice President of Governmental Relations
Missouri Hospital Association
Part III: MHA Health Equity Dashboard
Wednesday, June 15
8:30 – 9:45 a.m.
According to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, “health equity means that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to live as healthy as possible.” Using the power of data to identify health disparities among different groups within defined geographical areas is key to helping organizations understand and use a holistic approach to health equity and quality improvement strategies.
The MHA Health Equity dashboards provide organizations with the information necessary to support health equity efforts that entail models of care and evidence-based measurement strategies — a key component to allocating resources where they are needed most. During this session, participants will receive an overview of health disparities in Missouri, as well as a demo of the dashboard, including how to interpret the data.
Mat Reidhead, M.A.
Vice President of Research and Analytics
Missouri Hospital Association
Part IV: Social Referral Platforms
Wednesday, June 29
8:30 – 9:45 a.m.
While gathering SDOH data at the point of care is an important step in understanding barriers to an individual’s health, ensuring the presence of infrastructure for bidirectional referrals and care coordination is essential in closing the gap between clinical and nonclinical needs. In recent years, a number of providers with solution platform offerings designed to address these business needs have emerged on the Missouri health information technology interoperability landscape.
This session will provide an overview of some of these solutions, key business needs for Missouri providers, and how MHA member hospitals have adopted and implemented HIDI solutions.
Brian Waterman, Ph.D.
Division Vice President of Solution Strategy and Development
Missouri Hospital Association
Part IV: exploreMOhealth Platform Overview
Wednesday, July 13
8:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Utilizing ZIP code-level data to identify gaps in health outcomes is important given that geography now is a better predictor of health than genetic markers. Using the power of precision analytics, hospitals, health systems and community organizations can better understand their community’s unique needs. This will guide their decisions when implementing programs or initiatives as opposed to using a standard blanket approach, which has proven unresourceful over time. There is overwhelming evidence that meeting individuals where they are is a proven strategy of promoting health equity.
Incorporating the data derived from the exploreMOhealth platform into the CHNA process will help organizations identify gaps in care delivery and health outcomes, thus helping them make informed decisions. Participants of this session will have an opportunity to hear the practical application of this platform from a hospital.
Stephen Njenga, MPH, MHA, CPHQ, CPPS, LSSYB
Director of Quality Measurement and Population Health Improvement
Missouri Hospital Association
Part VI: Social Determinants of Health Overview and Screening Tools
Wednesday, July 27
8:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Improving the health of individuals and communities at large will require hospitals and health systems to utilize standardized processes for screening, documenting and coding for SDOH. Integrating screening tools when treating patients ensures that more holistic care is provided as a first step in identifying nonmedical barriers to a patient’s health while addressing associated gaps. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from a hospital that is utilizing a screening tool to collect SDOH data. This information will provide the practical application of the available screening tools.
Stephen Njenga, MPH, MHA, CPHQ, CPPS, LSSYB
Director of Quality Measurement and Population Health Improvement
Missouri Hospital Association