Amid a more complex and competitive political landscape, the MHA Health Political Action Committee (Health PAC) supports state and federal candidates who advocate for Michigan hospitals to help protect access to quality healthcare statewide.
The MHA Health PAC protects access to care across the state by supporting and informing state and federal decision-makers who champion what’s in the best interest of Michigan patients, healthcare workers and communities. Health PAC’s mission is carried out through the collective voice of individuals within the healthcare field who participate in the annual fundraising campaign.
Health PAC is governed by its bylaws and the MHA Health PAC board, which approves all fundraising activities and expenditures, campaign strategies and more. The 2025-26 program year Health PAC board includes:
Kent Riddle, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital (Health PAC Board Chair)
JJ Hodshire, Hillsdale Hospital
Brittany Lavis, Detroit Medical Center
Bill Manns, Bronson Healthcare Group
Brian Peters, Michigan Health & Hospital Association
The MHA Health PAC supports political candidates for the Michigan Legislature and statewide officials who are willing to protect or develop public policies that preserve vital healthcare services. Your contribution supports lawmakers who not only understand these issues, but are willing to make a difference. Your Health PAC contribution also reaches federal candidates whose decisions affect Michigan hospitals. A portion of qualified Health PAC contributions are transferred to the American Hospital Association Political Action Committee (AHAPAC) to support Michigan’s congressional delegation.
Employees who have policy making, managerial, professional, supervisory, or administrative nonclerical responsibilities are encouraged to contribute to the Health PAC campaign. All contributions are voluntary and have no impact on job status, performance review or compensations. Political contributions are not tax deductible.
For more information about Health PAC, contact Stacy Dowdy at the MHA.
Phone: (517) 703-8601
Fax: (517) 703-0628