Welcome to Focus on Hospitals, a site designed for consumers interested in learning more about the hospitals and health systems that serve Missourians. Through this site, consumers can access hospital-specific reports and resources to help them make informed health care decisions. Focus on Hospitals also features a treatment cost estimator that will provide an estimate of out-of-pocket costs you may incur for your medical treatment.
News
MHA Community Investment Report Highlights Community Benefit, Economic Impact
A new report from the Missouri Hospital Association found the state’s hospitals provided more than $1.8 billion in community benefit in 2007 — an increase of $200 million from last year’s report. More than $117 million of the increase was attributed to hospitals’ increased provision of uncompensated care. The report also highlights the significant economic impact of Missouri’s hospitals, including nearly $13.4 billion in economic activity generated from hospitals’ outlay of nearly $6.7 billion in salaries and benefits.
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The Economic Contribution of Missouri's Hospitals
Hospitals are one of the strongest segments of Missouri’s economy. Every year, tens of thousands of dedicated health care workers provide vital health care services to millions of Missourians. In 2007, Missouri’s hospitals were the site of 80,500 newborn deliveries, nearly 18 million outpatient procedures, 584,000 surgeries and 2.5 million visits to emergency departments. During times of economic slowdown, it is more important than ever to maintain support for those employers that are still hiring workers and keeping local economies alive.
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Patients' Experience Of Hospital Care Now Available Online
Consumers can now view data on patients' experience of hospital care. Using data collected from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) Survey, Hospital Compare provides a standardized look at hospital care in 10 areas, including communication with doctors and nurses, responsiveness of staff, communication about medication, pain management, discharge information, the hospital’s quietness and cleanliness, and the patient’s willingness to recommend the hospital to others.
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Site Features
- MHA Reports
- Learn about the quality of care you can expect to receive in Missouri’s hospitals, the significant investments hospitals provide to their communities, how to prevent hospitalizations and understand hospital charges.
- Treatment Cost Estimator
- Access this interactive application to research the estimated out-of-pocket costs you will pay for medical care after your insurance for office visits, surgery and prescriptions is considered.
- Hospitals
- View data for your local hospital or any hospital in the state.
- Resources
- Research additional information pertaining to your health care to learn more about quality, patient safety and making informed medical decisions.
Other Missouri Hospital Association Web Sites
HealthTranslations.com is one of the nation’s first repositories of translated materials specific to health care. This site includes free translated health care materials in several languages, including Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, Somali, Spanish, Russian and Vietnamese. Various hospital signs, administrative forms and informational brochures also are available.
Are you trying to find a career that’s right for you? Have you considered working in a hospital? Whether it’s patient care, medical records, food service or research, there’s a health career for almost everyone. These career sites for Kansas City, St. Louis, and Missouri feature information on health careers, educational programs and financial aid resources.