http://www.myhealthcarematters.org/The latest articles, and news from My Healthcare Matters.(c) 2010, MHAnet. All rights reserved.5While the state shed more than 62,600 jobs in 2009, hospitals added 1,110.http://www.myhealthcarematters.org/aspx/articles.aspx?articleid=450&area=Learn_More3/8/2010 3:52:48 PMA new series of reports from MHA demonstrate the importance of hospitals to the state's economy.http://www.myhealthcarematters.org/aspx/articles.aspx?articleid=433&area=Learn_More1/25/2010 8:35:16 PMMHA has compiled resources summarizing health reform legislation passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. http://www.myhealthcarematters.org/aspx/articles.aspx?articleid=386&area=Learn_More11/11/2009 5:38:01 PMHospitals are one of the strongest segments of Missouri’s communities during this current economic slowdown. http://www.myhealthcarematters.org/aspx/articles.aspx?articleid=370&area=Learn_More10/19/2009 7:34:33 PMFor too many Missourians, access to affordable health insurance is a daily struggle. Their stories provide compelling evidence of the need for reform.http://www.myhealthcarematters.org/aspx/articles.aspx?articleid=343&area=Learn_More9/28/2009 7:41:21 PMThink there is too much fat in the U.S. health care system? You’re right.http://www.myhealthcarematters.org/aspx/articles.aspx?articleid=344&area=Learn_More9/28/2009 6:27:42 PMAmericans are concerned about health care policy. But, the health care reform debate has generated more confusion and polarization than consensus. http://www.myhealthcarematters.org/aspx/articles.aspx?articleid=342&area=Learn_More9/28/2009 5:13:18 PMTwo organizations examine the effects of the uninsured in Missouri.http://www.myhealthcarematters.org/aspx/articles.aspx?articleid=221&area=Learn_More5/6/2009 7:41:35 PMThe integrity of the MO HealthNet program affects every Missourian.http://www.myhealthcarematters.org/aspx/articles.aspx?articleid=220&area=Learn_More4/16/2009 2:51:46 PMCongressional leaders and President Obama have signaled their intent to pursue a broad health care reform agenda this year.http://www.myhealthcarematters.org/aspx/articles.aspx?articleid=219&area=Learn_More4/16/2009 2:50:29 PMThe depressed revenue collections in the current fiscal year could lead to additional state belt-tightening before the beginning of SFY 2011 in July.http://www.myhealthcarematters.org/aspx/news.aspx?newsid=2253/3/2010 10:26:50 PMGov. Nixon meets with House and Senate leaders to address the continuing decline in state revenue. http://www.myhealthcarematters.org/aspx/news.aspx?newsid=2233/2/2010 8:42:33 PMReport shows how changes made in 2005 to Missouri Medicaid eligibility standards affected hospital finances and utilization. http://www.myhealthcarematters.org/aspx/news.aspx?newsid=2243/2/2010 8:41:25 PMAfter the day-long summit, Democrats and Republicans left with neither a concrete deal nor next steps for health legislation.http://www.myhealthcarematters.org/aspx/news.aspx?newsid=2212/26/2010 8:14:10 PMConsumers can compare provisions outlined in the president's proposals and the bills passed by Congress.http://www.myhealthcarematters.org/aspx/news.aspx?newsid=2202/24/2010 8:50:09 PMThe plan draws from various components discussed during congressional debates and also “adds additional ideas from Republican members of Congress.”http://www.myhealthcarematters.org/aspx/news.aspx?newsid=2192/22/2010 9:56:08 PM"Economic Realities" outlines how Missouri’s hospitals have been a key stabilizing force both before and during this period of economic uncertainty.http://www.myhealthcarematters.org/aspx/news.aspx?newsid=2111/25/2010 8:40:47 PMAs the budget progresses in the legislature, MHA will reinforce the message that hospitals remain an economic bright spot for Missouri.http://www.myhealthcarematters.org/aspx/news.aspx?newsid=2091/21/2010 3:38:32 PMThe FRA is a major source of revenue to Missouri, surpassing all but the two largest sources of general revenue.http://www.myhealthcarematters.org/aspx/news.aspx?newsid=2081/18/2010 10:14:27 PMThe report launched a quiet revolution in health care that led to a culture of increased patient safety and quality of care.http://www.myhealthcarematters.org/aspx/news.aspx?newsid=16710/20/2009 6:48:31 PM