Education & Events

2024 MHA Annual Membership Meeting

June 26 – 28

Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island

Gathering hospital and health system leaders from across the state of Michigan to address challenges facing hospitals and the communities they serve. Learn more.

Learn, Connect and Grow with the MHA

The MHA offers education and events to help healthcare administrators, clinicians and trustees stay abreast of the continual evolution of healthcare. Conferences, seminars, workshops and webinars are available throughout the year to help healthcare professionals and administrative staff efficiently care for patients and carry out their community missions.

Featured events can be found below. Please visit the MHA Member Portal for additional details. Contact the event organizer or the MHA with questions about upcoming events.

The Hospital’s Role in Michigan’s Public Behavioral Health System Learning Series

Addressing patient placement, postacute services, psychiatric inpatient hospitalizations and effective care for patients with severe mental illness.

Date(s): April 17, May 8 and June 12

Location: Virtual only.

Who should attend: Chief medical officers, chief nursing officers, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, emergency department directors, discharge planners, director of patient safety, director of behavioral health and director of risk management. Hospital trustees may attend the May 8 and June 12 webinars.

American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) – Leadership Development Series

A continuing education opportunity for physicians to upskill their leadership.

Date(s):

  • April 5 – Resolving Conflict
  • May 9 – Project Management

Location:  MHA Headquarters, 2112 University Park Dr. Okemos, MI 48864

Who should attend: Providers and their support teams.

SUNRx Webinar Series

340B regulatory updates with an MHA endorsed business partner.

Date(s): April 17 and Nov. 6

Location:  Virtual only.

Who should attend: CFO and directors of pharmacy.

Date(s): April 18 and June 13

Location:  Virtual only.

Who should attend:  Emergency physicians, physician assistances, nurses, pharmacists, addiction medicine specialists, peer support specialists, social workers, case managers, pain management specialists and psychiatrists.

Graduate Medical Education (GME) Capitol Day

Connecting graduate medical education students with their law makers to discuss healthcare policies.

Date(s): May 1

Location: MHA Capitol Advocacy Center, Capital Tower 110 W. Michigan Ave. Suite 1200, Lansing, MI 48933

Who should attend: GME students and government affairs team members.

Person & Family Engagement Webinar

Virtual care models that improve engagement and support staff.

Date(s): May 2

Location: Virtual only.

Who should attend:  Chief nursing and medical officers, patient experience, quality, social work and human resources professionals, and case managers.

2024 MHA Communications Retreat

Hospital communicators from across the state come together for a day of skill development and networking.

Date(s): May 7

Location: Henry Center for Executive Development, 3535 Forest Rd, Lansing, MI 48910

Who should attend: Public relations, communications and marketing team members.

Medical Solutions Webinar – Empowering Rural Care

Dynamic Staffing Solutions and Retention Methods with Patti Artley, Chief Nursing Officer at Medical Solutions, as she delves into the complexities of rural healthcare staffing.

Date(s): May 8

Location: Virtual only.

Who should attend:  CEOs, chief nursing officers and chief human resources officers.

2024 ED MOUD Office Hours

Informal sessions for Q&As, progress updates and advice with program specialist.

Date(s): May 16, July 18, Aug. 15 and Sept. 19

Location: Virtual only.

Who should attend: Emergency physicians, physician assistances, nurses, pharmacists, addiction medicine specialists, peer support specialists, social workers, case managers, pain management specialists and psychiatrists.

2024 ED MOUD Learning Collaboratives

Featuring interactive lectures, presentations and Q&A with clinical team leads specializing in opioid use disorder treatment.

Date(s): June 5 and Sept. 17

Location: Virtual only.

Who should attend: Emergency physicians, physician assistances, nurses, pharmacists, addiction medicine specialists, peer support specialists, social workers, case managers, pain management specialists and psychiatrists.

2024 MHA Annual Membership Meeting

Gathering hospital and health system leaders from across the state of Michigan to address challenges facing hospitals and the communities they serve.

Date(s): June 26 – 28

Location: Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island

Who should attend:  Hospital leadership and board of trustees.

MHA Keystone Center Patient Safety Organization (PSO) Safe Table

An interactive discussion focused on workplace violence.

Date(s): July 25

Location:  MHA Headquarters, 2112 University Park Dr. Okemos, MI 48864

Who should attend: Nurse and physician leaders, and leaders of risk management, patient safety and quality improvement. Attendees must be a PSO member.

Spring 2024 event offerings are also available in PDF. Members with questions may contact the MHA.