MHA Testifies in House Oversight Subcommittee, IMLC and AOT Legislation Passes Senate
MHA Testifies in House Oversight Subcommittee, IMLC and AOT Legislation Passes SenateThe MHA provided testimony May 21 to the House Oversight Subcommittee on Public Health & Food Security on certain challenges related to behavioral health patients and the need for inpatient psychiatric beds across the state. …
Medical Residents Highlight Workforce Needs During 2025 GME Capitol Day
Medical Residents Highlight Workforce Needs During 2025 GME Capitol DayThe MHA Graduate Medical Education (GME) Capitol Day welcomed more than 40 physician residents from a dozen member hospitals to the MHA Capitol Advocacy Center offices May 21 for a day of meetings with members …
MHA Keystone Center PSO to Hosts Two Safe Tables in June
The MHA Keystone Center Patient Safety Organization (PSO) will host two upcoming safe table events in June focused on cybersecurity risk management and regulatory inspections. These events offer healthcare leaders an opportunity to engage in …
Federal Agencies Pause Enforcement of 2024 Mental Health Parity Rule
Federal Agencies Pause Enforcement of 2024 Mental Health Parity RuleThe Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury recently announced that the 2024 final rule on the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act will not be enforced, following a legal …
MHA and DataGen to Host Upcoming Medicare Quality-Based Program Webinars
MHA and DataGen to Host Upcoming Medicare Quality-Based Program WebinarsThe MHA has partnered with DataGen to host two upcoming webinars focused on the Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) quality-based programs which can reduce hospital inpatient FFS payments by up to 6% based on performance. The webinars …
Today’s Students Are Tomorrow’s Workforce
Today’s Students Are Tomorrow’s WorkforceThe healthcare workforce has been a top priority for MHA’s members, an active pillar in the annual strategic action plan for several years. The healthcare profession is arguably one of the most rewarding career fields, leaving lasting impacts on communities. …
Keckley Report
The Winners and Losers in One Big Beautiful Bill
“This week, Republicans in the House will pass “One Big Beautiful Bill” they can forward to the Senate ahead of their self-imposed Memorial Day deadline. Its fate in the GOP controlled Senate is likely to be less partisan with a similar outcome: in some form, it will pass setting the stage for Campaign 2026 partisan posturing and continued chaos for most industries especially healthcare. …
What’s clear is this: healthcare is suspected of widespread waste, poor performance and putting profits above patient care by lawmakers in DC, state capitals, non-healthcare business leaders and the majority of the public who think a shake-up is needed. Each organization in healthcare believes it operates for the greater good and delivers optimal value for funds received. The budgeting process prompts questions about who’s right.”
News to Know
News to Know- MHA offices will be closed and no formal meetings will be scheduled May 26 in honor of Memorial Day.
- The MHA is seeking dedicated leaders to serve on its committees, councils and task forces, with the call for participation open through June 2, 2025.
MHA in the News
MHA in the NewsThe MHA received news coverage during the week of May 19 highlighted by stories related to Mental Health Awareness Month and the need to expand state psychiatric bed capacity. Lauren LaPine, senior director, legislative and …