Missouri Hospital Association
Leslie Porth serves as the Senior Vice President of Quality, Safety and Research at the Missouri Hospital Association, a position held since 1999, focusing on the strategic development and implementation of the Triple Aim framework. Previously, Leslie held the role of Vice President of Health Planning at the University of Missouri-Columbia from January 2011 to May 2017 and contributed as an Adjunct Faculty member, teaching graduate courses on public health principles and emergency preparedness. Leslie holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Saint Louis University, a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Public Policy from Walden University, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Missouri Hospital Association
Since its creation in 1922, MHA has grown from 50 to more than 150 member hospitals. As a not-for-profit membership association, MHA represents every acute care hospital in the state, as well as most of the federal and state hospitals and rehabilitation and psychiatric care facilities. Just as our member hospitals have broadened their scope to embrace the continuum of health care services, MHA also has expanded its services to members throughout its history. In addition to representation and advocacy on behalf of its members, the association offers continuing education programs on current health care topics and seeks to educate the public and the media, as well as legislative representatives, about health care issues.