We advocate for hospitals and the patients they serve.

We are committed to becoming the most effective health care advocate in Michigan.  In that role, we will promote better health within our communities; improve the quality of patient care; and improve coverage for high-quality, affordable health care services for all Michiganians.

• To advocate for hospitals and the patients they serve;
• To encourage professional education and scientific research regarding health care and the management of health care systems;
• To influence the development of integrated health systems;
• To assist the association’s membership as it redefines the health care delivery system;
• To positively influence the development of health policy;
• To monitor the health care reform process from the perspective of the association’s membership, and to influence legislation and public policy so as to reflect the views of the membership;
• To manage the affairs of the association with an openness that encourages membership input and assures that the resources of the association are responsibly utilized;
• To cooperate with other organizations with purposes similar to those of the association; and
• To take all actions permitted to be taken by a nonprofit corporation to achieve the foregoing purposes.