Senate Passes 340B Hospital Protections & IMLC Clears House
Senate Passes 340B Hospital Protections & IMLC Clears HouseThe Michigan Senate passed legislation that protects 340B hospitals with bipartisan support while the Michigan House of Representations voted through legislation that removes the sunset on the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) during the week …
Hospital Medicaid Communications Toolkit Available
The MHA recently released a toolkit of communications resources to support hospitals in advocating against potential Medicaid funding cuts in their local communities. The toolkit includes: Talking points Template letter-to-the-editor Template press release Social media …
HHS Rescinds Richardson Waiver Policy on Public Participation
HHS Rescinds Richardson Waiver Policy on Public ParticipationThe Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced the rescinding of the Public Participation in Rule Making (Richardson Waiver), which invited public participation in rulemaking related to federal rules and regulations. HHS Secretary …
MDHHS Medicaid Provider Manual Available April 1
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recently completed the April 2025 update to the MDHHS Medicaid Provider Manual, which will be available online April 1, 2025. This update aims to clarify coverage …
MHA Keystone Center Safety & Quality Symposium Approved for CE Credits
MHA Keystone Center Safety & Quality Symposium Approved for CE CreditsRegistration is open for the highly anticipated MHA Keystone Center Safety & Quality Symposium, scheduled for April 28 & 29, 2025, at the Kellogg Conference Center & Hotel, East Lansing. The symposium, offering continuing education …
Regional Training April 23 for Maternal Health Providers on Hypertension Safety
Regional Training April 23 for Maternal Health Providers on Hypertension SafetyThe Michigan Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health is offering regional training sessions for inpatient maternal health providers focused on implementing the hypertension safety bundle and addressing common challenges with implementation. The one-hour …
Keckley Report
The Four Unwritten Rules for Engaging the Nashville Healthcare Industry
“This year, the Nashville Heath Care Council is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Its 900 members employ 333,000 and contribute $68 billion to the local economy. It hosts global conferences (VIVE, Sessions) among its 80+ events annually and promotes Nashville as the healthcare innovation hub of the planet. It is dominated by publicly traded health services companies and the armies of advisors, lawyers, accountants and analysts they employ. …
The Nashville healthcare community will not attempt to transform the industry: that’s for others. It will engage on industry challenges that require technology-enabled solutions, private capital and experienced operators. It is not paralyzed by regulation, industry norms, trade association affiliations or tradition. It is prone to think of healthcare as a opportunistic market, celebrate its profitability and leave systemic issues for others to fix.
The Nashville healthcare community is a fast follower: the bleeding edge is for others. But in following fast, it has emerged as a key influencer in Trump healthcare policies and their execution.”
News to Know
News to Know- The MHA Human Resources Conference is quickly approaching on March 25, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Lansing.
- In order to continue sharing with key stakeholders the important impact hospitals make to their communities, the MHA invites members to share examples of strong community impact programming through a brief survey.
MHA in the News
MHA in the NewsThe MHA received media coverage the week of March 3 on the Michigan Senate passing legislation that protects the 340B program, the potential impact of tariffs on hospitals and healthcare costs, as well as a …