MHA Membership

Institutional membership is available to hospitals that provide diagnosis or treatment of persons. There are two categories of institutional memberships.

Category 1

Category 1 institutional membership covers all Missouri hospitals. It is composed of three specific types.

• Type A — General and specialty hospitals licensed or eligible for state licensure as hospitals, which primarily provide care for persons who normally require a relatively short period of hospitalization.
• Type B — Hospitals owned or operated by the U.S. government located in Missouri and in states adjacent to Missouri, or owned or operated by Missouri state government that do not or cannot qualify for membership under Type A.
• Type C — Hospitals in states adjacent to Missouri that pay full institutional dues.

Category 2

Category 2 institutional membership covers all organizations that are in the process of constructing a new hospital.

Privileges for Institutional Members:

• advocacy and representation in the Missouri legislature
• access to a series of educational seminars throughout the state, including MHA’s Annual Convention & Trade Show for all organization employees
• access to the members-only section of MHA’s website
• networking opportunities through district council meetings and conventions
• access to publications, including MHA Today and Today’s Headlines
• status as a voting member of the association

INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Hospitals located in states adjacent to Missouri may become members of one of MHA’s district councils.

The association is divided into six geographic districts that allow for equal representation and advocacy. The choice of district will be determined by geographic location and political appropriateness. District membership must be approved by the MHA Board of Trustees. Membership in a district council shall not be contingent upon membership in MHA, but such district council membership shall be subject to the policies of the district that the hospital joins, including dues, which may be established by the MHA board.

Privileges for District Members:

• access to publications, including MHA Today and Today’s Headlines
• access to the members-only section of MHA’s website
• networking opportunities through district council meetings and conventions
• access to a series of educational seminars throughout the state, including MHA’s Annual Convention & Trade Show for all organization employees

DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Associate membership is available to organizations whose purpose and objectives are complementary to and not in conflict with MHA’s purpose and objectives.

Associate members must be approved by the MHA Board of Trustees. Organizations holding associate memberships are nonvoting members.

Privileges for Associate Members:

• access to the members-only section of MHA’s website
• access to publications, including MHA Today and Today’s Headlines
• reduced rate for MHA’s Annual Convention & Trade Show

Associate membership is on a calendar year basis. Annual dues are $2,050 and will be prorated the first year.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Individual membership is available, and applicants are approved by the MHA president. Those holding individual memberships are nonvoting members.

Privileges for Individual Members:

• access to the members-only section of MHA’s website
• access to publications, including MHA Today and Today’s Headlines
• reduced rate for MHA’s Annual Convention & Trade Show

Annual Dues: $150

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION