📰 ICYMI: Seven rural Michigan hospital leaders were recently appointed as inaugural board members to the newly established MHA Center of Rural Excellence ➡️ https://bit.ly/4cEpKh2

The MHA Keystone Center Patient Safety Organization (PSO) Dashboard in KeyMetrics provides member hospitals with secure access to harm reporting data. Learn more ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4n9AHe0

“The 340B program has been successful in aiding safety net hospitals and clinics serving low-income and underserved populations. The consequences of eliminating or substantially restricting the program would be great.” #Protect340B #MIHospitals #MiLeg https://bit.ly/4wdHKq6

Two bills were introduced last week that represent a significant step forward for behavioral health patients and the hospitals caring for them. Learn more ⬇️ #MiLeg https://bit.ly/4f3oplo

A recent #webinar hosted by the MHA explored regional trends and emerging community needs across Michigan using statewide 2‑1‑1 call data. Learn more ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4ndurBV

It's only fitting that we share this week's #HospitalsHelp feature on National Nurses Day 💙💫 A partnership between Grand Valley State University & Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital creates a new pathway for GVSU nursing students to go from classroom to bedside ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4tclRFb

Several healthcare-related measures, including the full Senate budget and legislation on tax credits for organ donation, saw action the week of April 27. Learn more ⬇️ #MiLeg https://bit.ly/3RipUCi

Thank you to the dedicated nurses who make a difference in the lives of Michigan patients and communities every single day. Happy National Nurses Week! 🩵 #NationalNursesWeek #nursing #MIHospitals #AlwaysCaring

Recent headlines have taken aim at the #340B Program – a federal drug savings initiative that serves as a lifeline to important community healthcare services. MHA Chief Medical Officer Gary Roth, DO, is here to set the record straight ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4cVkTXL

📰 This week's Monday Report includes healthcare advocacy, policy and finance updates, a fact check on #340B from MHA Chief Medical Officer Gary Roth, member meeting recaps, a new #HospitalsHelp feature in honor of #NationalNursesWeek and more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4tfMs43

Recent headlines have taken aim at the #340B Program – a federal drug savings initiative that serves as a lifeline to important community healthcare services. MHA Chief Medical Officer Gary Roth, DO, is here to set the record straight ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4cVkTXL

Happy Patient Experience Week! 💙 In a new episode of the MiCare Champion Cast, two experts from MyMichigan Health and Michigan Medicine provide first-hand insight on the powerful impact of Person- and Family-Centered Care ➡️ https://bit.ly/4vUlilV #PXWeek #MIHospitals #HospitalsHelp

📰 Newsroom: Seven rural Michigan hospital leaders were recently appointed as inaugural board members to the newly established MHA Center of Rural Excellence ➡️ https://bit.ly/4cEpKh2

The MHA has been working to raise awareness about upcoming LARA requirements around background checks & fingerprinting. Organizations holding a #hospice license are encouraged to complete a brief survey ⬇️ https://bit.ly/420sgbe

Adam Carlson of the MHA recently joined JJ Hodshire of Hillsdale Hospital for a press conference focused on how proposed cuts to Medicaid will further destabilize hospitals already experiencing financial strain ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4cQNPQz

Budget proposals from the House and Senate advanced in their respective chambers, while MHA-supported legislation saw action during the week of April 20 ➡️ https://bit.ly/4cB5ooX #MiLeg #MIHospitals

When a tornado hit near Three Rivers Health, hospital staff didn’t hesitate to protect their patients and save the life of someone in harm’s way. This is what #AlwaysCaring at Michigan hospitals looks like ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4dr1i3A

📰 This week's Monday Report includes healthcare advocacy news, upcoming events, safety & quality updates from the MHA Keystone Center, a call for participation from LARA for their Continuum of Care Consortium and more ➡️ https://bit.ly/41ZdNfG

Thank you Sen. Winnie Brinks and @senkevinhertel.bsky.social for bringing forth legislation focused on improving healthcare #affordability without jeopardizing access to care. To read MHA CEO Brian Peters' full statement, visit ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4sPlb8c

Several healthcare bills, including mandatory nurse overtime, medical debt collections, prescribed pediatric extended care facilities and the MDHHS budget, saw action in the legislature during the week of April 13 🏥⬇️ #MiLeg https://bit.ly/3OjwkQR

The Michigan Elder Justice Initiative (MEJI) is seeking #feedback from members to help shape upcoming #guardianship training. #MIHospitals are encouraged to complete a brief survey to share input 📥⬇️ https://bit.ly/4cA0g4x

Our friends at SmarterDx are hosting a #webinar May 7 that will uncover how #AI can be a powerful tool for healthcare teams when it comes to documentation, physician education and focusing on the highest-value clinical work 💻➡️ https://bit.ly/41LZ4EQ #EndorsedBusinessPartner

Congratulations to the MHA Unemployment Compensation team for their outstanding work that has once again been recognized by the National Association of State Workforce Agencies! 🎉🏆⬇️ https://bit.ly/42fvqbc

📰 This week's MHA #MondayReport includes updates on the budget proposal and other healthcare bills advancing, an award spotlight for the MHA Unemployment Compensation team, an MHA Keystone Center Speak-up! Award feature, upcoming #events and more ➡️ https://bit.ly/42hZSkV

The teams at Hillsdale Hospital are focused on advocating for Michigan's #rural communities and ensuring local patients don’t lose access to routine or specialty care. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3OihMRm #HospitalsHelp #AlwaysCaring #AlwaysAdvancing #MIHospitals

Congratulations and thank you to Camryn Smith and Alicia Evans, medical assistants at Trinity Health IHA Medical Group who were honored earlier this week as MHA Keystone Center Speak-up! Award recipients 🏆💐➡️ https://bit.ly/3OsfKOs #MIHospitals #PatientSafety #award

The MDHHS is accepting applications through April 30 for the Michigan Opioid Treatment Access Loan Repayment Program, which supports providers who offer or expand access to opioid addiction treatment ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4ejE3ss

ICYMI: Last week, we announced the establishment of the MHA Center of Rural Excellence to formalize and strengthen the collective voice of Michigan's rural hospitals. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4sjEtlX

The MHA Keystone Center recently rolled out its Quality and Safety Dashboard, a resource that helps Michigan hospitals monitor performance, identify improvement opportunities and reduce patient harm. Learn more ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4cal4PP

The MHA Council on Health Access and Community Impact brings together voices from across #MIHospitals to advance a shared commitment to improving healthcare and health outcomes. Over the past year, the council has supported meaningful, systemwide change ➡️ https://bit.ly/4c9de8Z

The MDHHS is recommending early measles (MMR) vaccination for infants in select southeast Michigan counties and extending the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunization season through April 30, in response to continued virus activity. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4c9zuQe

🎙️🎧 Learn how #MIHospitals use #340B savings to reinvest directly into patient care by maintaining or expanding services, lowering out-of-pocket costs and supporting community health initiatives ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4vtJJWU

The MHA continues to support the YesRx statewide cancer medication donation drive, taking place April 20-24, to help expand access to treatment and reduce medication waste across Michigan ➡️ https://bit.ly/4vpmDRm

📰 This week's #MondayReport includes details on the new MHA Center of Rural Excellence, several health #finance & #policy updates, early measles vax recommendations, a new Quality and Safety Dashboard for #MIHospitals and more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4c7DDnB

ICYMI: The MHA welcomed #HR leaders from across the state at the 2026 MHA Human Resources Conference for a day of learning, networking and discussions focused on the workforce challenges facing healthcare organizations ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4crvhHz

Today we announced the establishment of the MHA Center of Rural Excellence to formalize and strengthen the collective voice of Michigan's rural hospitals. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4sjEtlX

The Community Paramedic program at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center engages providers across acute care, long-term care and primary care to support patients and identify risks for hospital re-admission ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4duz5ZC #HospitalsHelp

Applications are now being accepted for the 2026-27 cohort of the MHA Excellence in Governance Fellowship, a rigorous and comprehensive program delivering tools and knowledge in effective governance. Learn more ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4bVYjPr

🌐 Join us April 22 alongside our friends at i2G Systems for #webinar focused on aligning safety and security protocol to support sustained security performance in healthcare facilities. Register now ➡️ https://bit.ly/4tt9GnO #EndorsedBusinessPartner #WorkplaceSafety

Join us in celebrating all the amazing ways Michigan hospitals go above and beyond to advance the health and well-being of Michigan communities during #NationalPublicHealthWeek! 💚

During Workplace Violence Prevention Month, we must be clear in the conviction that protecting healthcare worker safety is not optional. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4simqNa

📰 This week's Monday Report includes a recap of the MHA #HR Conference, healthcare #policy updates, a call for applications for the MHA Excellence in Governance #Fellowship, the April #CEOReport focused on #WorkplaceViolence and more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4e5DLFq

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recently finalized Medicaid policy updates to the Michigan Mental Health Framework, making several changes from the proposed version related to assessment use, timing and provider eligibility. https://bit.ly/4taSVO2

The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) Bureau of Survey and Certification (BSC) is organizing a Continuum of Care Consortium. Learn more ⤵️ https://bit.ly/47yDoiR

A new AI-powered tool @mclarenhealth.bsky.social is helping detect patient's risk for heart disease sooner. 🚀❤️ Advancements like this are making prevention smarter, faster and more accessible to Michigan patients ➡️ https://bit.ly/4s7wQPJ #HospitalsHelp #AI #HeartHealth #MIHospitals

In a recent op-ed, Monique Stanton of @michleague.bsky.social & Dominick Pallone of MAHP explain how #Medicaid cuts will impact Michigan patients, employers & the state's economy @crainsgrandrapids.bsky.social#Medicaid⬇️ https://bit.ly/3NOIuko

Don't miss a recent article by Katelyn Smoger of Trinity Health Michigan that highlights efforts to address gaps in food and nutrition access through the Food is Medicine program 🥕🥬➡️ https://bit.ly/4bG4y9X #NationalNutritionMonth

In a recent panel discussion, MHA EVP Laura Appel addressed the increasing use of AI in healthcare and how it's being used to support providers. Read more from @michigandaily.bsky.social ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4v5fy8w

📰 This week's #MondayReport includes details on Michigan's continued participation in the Interstate #MedicalLicensure Compact, health #finance and #policy updates, a cyber incident response letter from Stryker, a new #HospitalsHelp feature and more ➡️ https://bit.ly/48j9Ndo

Join us in celebrating the dedicated, compassionate doctors across Michigan who work tirelessly to keep their patients and communities healthy and safe. Happy National Doctor’s Day! 🩺💙 #NationalDoctorsDay #ThankYouDoctors #MIHospitals