2023 was a very busy year for the Missouri Hawthorn Chapter! I have to give a HUGE “THANK YOU” to our Board for all of their hard work that went into our events this year.

At the beginning of May, our Vice President, Chris Morgan, and I attended the National Legislative Day in Washington D.C. We were able to speak with Missouri representatives from both the House of Representatives and the Senate on issues providers are currently facing. As well, as our position on bills that are currently on the floor. Later that month our chapter hosted Payorpalooza, at Stoney Creek Inn in Columbia, MO. Where BCBS, UHC, Medicare, Medicaid and Homestate were in attendance. This event allowed them to give updates and a chance for the providers to gather around the table for discussion with them. We also received an update from the Missouri Hospital Association that day, on items that are in discussion at the state capital.