Montana Hospital Association

What Montana Hospital Association does

Montana Hospital Association (MHA) is a nonprofit trade association founded in 1934 and headquartered in Helena, Montana. It serves as the principal advocate for Montana's healthcare providers, with every acute care hospital in the state among its membership. MHA has more than 80 members spanning the full healthcare delivery spectrum — acute care hospitals (from small critical access hospitals to large tertiary care facilities), skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, hospice providers, physician practices, assisted living communities, senior housing, and insurance services. Revenue is generated through recurring membership dues from facility and associate members, supplemented by education and event programming (MHA Health Summit, Montana Healthcare Conference, Corporate Compliance Conference), and business solutions delivered through its MHA Ventures subsidiary. Additional revenue and programmatic activity flow through affiliated entities including MHA Ventures (group purchasing and partner services), Montana Health Research and Education Foundation (research and scholarships), Montana AHECs (workforce development), and MHAPAC (political action). MHA's core activities center on federal and state advocacy, regulatory compliance support, data services, quality improvement programs, workforce development, and education. The organization's GTM motion is sales-led and membership-based, with direct outreach to Montana healthcare facilities and associate members conducting significant activities in the state healthcare ecosystem. Recent strategic priorities have included defending Medicaid expansion (successful HB 245 passage in March 2025) and securing federal Rural Health Transformation Program funding ($233.5M awarded for FY2026, fourth-highest nationally). MHA employs 51-100 staff and operates from a single headquarters at 2625 Winne Avenue, Helena.

Name

Montana Hospital Association

Legal name

Montana Hospital Association

Website

https://mtha.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Trade Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospital Shared Services, GPOs & System Support Organizations (HLAFAAAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB), Global Health Advocacy, Policy & Rights Organizations (HLAJAKAO)

Keywords

• Healthcare association services
• Hospital advocacy
• Regulatory compliance support
• Healthcare workforce development
• Rural health programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Helena

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from Montana healthcare facilities including hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, hospice providers, physician services, assisted living, and senior housing. Membership includes acute care hospitals ranging from smallest critical access hospitals to largest tertiary care facilities.
2. Education and Events: Revenue from educational programs, conferences, training webinars, and certification programs including the MHA Health Summit, Montana Healthcare Conference, Corporate Compliance Conference, and Healthcare Communications & Development Conference.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Montana Hospital Association is a nonprofit trade association that delivers advocacy representation before federal, state, and local officials, regulatory compliance support, data services, education and events, performance and quality improvement programs, and business solutions to more than 80 Montana healthcare facility members. It bundles these services with annual membership dues, while education and events generate additional revenue through conferences, webinars, training, and certification programs, and affiliated entities such as MHA Ventures, Inc. and MHREF extend the offering into business solutions, workforce development, and research.

Product overview

Montana Hospital Association (MHA) is a nonprofit association that serves as the principal advocate for Montana's healthcare providers and the communities they serve. MHA does not offer a technology product in the traditional sense; rather, it provides member services including advocacy representation, regulatory compliance support, data services, education and events, performance and quality improvement programs, and business solutions through MHA Ventures, Inc. The organization supports healthcare workforce development through programs including FLEX, FCHIP, the Healthcare Preparedness Program, and Area Health Education Centers (AHECs).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MHA Ventures, Inc. Business solutions subsidiary providing group purchasing and partnership services
• Montana Health Research and Education Foundation (MHREF)
• MHAPAC
• Montana AHECs

Products and services

• MHA Membership Annual membership for Montana healthcare facilities (acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health, hospice, physician services, assisted living, senior housing, and insurance providers) and associate members, delivering advocacy, regulatory compliance support, data services, education, and networking.
• MHA Education and Events Conferences, training webinars, certification programs, and educational events for Montana healthcare professionals, including the MHA Health Summit, Montana Healthcare Conference, Corporate Compliance Conference, and Healthcare Communications & Development Conference.
• MHA Ventures, Inc. Wholly owned business solutions subsidiary of MHA providing group purchasing and partnership services to Montana healthcare facilities, featuring partners such as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Thomas Cuisine, Hall Render, and PYA.
• Montana Health Research and Education Foundation (MHREF) Foundation supporting healthcare research and education initiatives in Montana, including scholarship programs and research resources for the Montana healthcare community.
• FLEX Program Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program supporting Critical Access Hospitals in Montana with quality improvement, financial performance, and operational benchmarking.
• FCHIP Program Flexible Critical Access Hospital Improvement Program providing improvement support for Montana's Critical Access Hospitals.
• Healthcare Preparedness Program (HPP) Healthcare Preparedness Program supporting hospital and healthcare emergency preparedness and readiness across Montana through MHA's healthcare coalition activities.
• Montana AHECs (Area Health Education Centers) Area Health Education Centers in North Central and South Central Montana supporting healthcare workforce development, including the MedStart, Heads Up, REACH Camps, AHEC programs, and clinical rotation support.
• MHAPAC (Montana Hospital Association Political Action Committee) Montana Hospital Association Political Action Committee supporting political candidates who protect healthcare policies that benefit Montana hospitals and healthcare providers.
• careLearning Online education and training resource providing healthcare workforce learning content through MHA's Education & Events programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Montana received $233,509,359 in Rural Health Transformation Program funding for federal fiscal year 2026 — fourth-highest in the nation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered featured, core and minor.

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MontanafeaturedGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured partner through MHA Ventures, Inc. BCBSMT is the largest and most experienced health insurance company in Montana, providing more than 300,000 members with comprehensive and affordable plans. MHA members have access to provider resources, aligned initiatives, and health improvement grant funds.
• Thomas CuisinefeaturedGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured partner providing wellness-driven foodservice management specializing in dining solutions for corporate settings, senior living communities, independent schools, and healthcare locations. Supports MHA member facilities with custom menus and culinary teams.
• Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman, P.C.featuredGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured partner and one of the nation's preeminent health law firms. Recognized as the largest healthcare-focused law firm in the country with more than 50 years of experience in health law.
• PYAfeaturedImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFeatured partner and a 'Top 20' healthcare management consulting firm in the U.S. Consultants hold advanced degrees in accounting, economics, finance, healthcare administration, law, medicine, nursing, and public health.
• American Hospital AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal advocacy partner working with MHA on national healthcare policy initiatives. MHA collaborates with AHA on federal advocacy initiatives.
• LeadingAgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal advocacy partner representing the interests of MHA members in Washington, D.C. on issues affecting senior care and post-acute services.
• National Hospice and Palliative Care OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal advocacy partner representing hospice and palliative care interests of MHA members.
• National Association for Home Care and HospicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal advocacy partner representing home care and hospice provider interests.
• Taylor Luther GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMHA's contracted lobbying firm. Mark Taylor and Jessie Luther serve as MHA lobbyists through Taylor Luther Group.
• University of Washington School of Medicine (WWAMI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMHA supports the WWAMI multi-state medical education program (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho). Montana maintains 30 slots in this program, which helps address physician shortages in rural Montana.
• Montana Health Care FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a Montana healthcare resource partner on MHA's reports and studies page.
• Montana Department of Health & Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner providing Medicaid data, resources, and policy guidance. MHA works with the department on Medicaid expansion implementation and healthcare policy.
• Montana Department of Labor & IndustryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner collaborating on healthcare workforce studies and Medicaid employment analysis.
• Montana Primary Care AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in organizing the Montana Healthcare Conference, bringing together hospital and community health center professionals.
• University of Montana Bureau of Business and Economic ResearchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner that conducted 'The Economic Contributions of Montana Hospitals' study, quantifying hospital impact on state economy.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• LeadingAge: National association representing aging services providers including skilled nursing, assisted living, and senior housing — overlapping with a significant portion of MHA's membership segments (post-acute and senior care). Functions as a federal advocacy partner of MHA while also serving overlapping member needs independently.

Direct peers

• Utah Hospital Association: State hospital association serving Utah hospitals with a similar advocacy, education, and member services portfolio as MHA, though operating in a more urbanized market.
• Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems: Pacific Northwest state hospital association delivering comparable advocacy, education, quality improvement, and workforce development services to member hospitals and health systems, paralleling MHA's structure.
• Washington State Hospital Association: A larger and more resource-intensive state hospital association in a neighboring WWAMI state, providing the same advocacy and member services model as MHA but with greater urban hospital concentration and a broader operating budget.
• Nebraska Hospital Association: Another rural-heavy state hospital association delivering the same advocacy, quality, workforce, and education programs as MHA, with comparable member demographics and federal policy exposure.
• Kansas Hospital Association: State hospital association for Kansas, offering the same integrated advocacy, education, and shared services model that MHA delivers, with a particularly rural member base analogous to Montana's.
• Wyoming Hospital Association: A small, rural-state hospital association serving Wyoming hospitals and healthcare facilities. Highly comparable to MHA in size, rural member profile, and reliance on federal advocacy partnerships due to limited in-state resources.
• Idaho Hospital Association: State-level hospital association for Idaho, with comparable rural and critical access hospital membership base, advocacy focus, and educational programming to MHA. Also a partner in the WWAMI medical education program.
• Colorado Hospital Association: A neighboring state hospital association offering the same membership, advocacy, education, and data services model for Colorado hospitals. Closely comparable in structure, mission, and member composition to MHA.

Broad incumbents

• American Hospital Association: The national umbrella association for U.S. hospitals and health systems. AHA is MHA's core federal advocacy partner and operates the same membership-based advocacy, education, and policy support model at the national scale, overlapping significantly with MHA's offerings from a different geographic vantage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MHA_Montana
• Facebookfacebook.com/montanahospitalassociation

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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