As Michigan fights the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the MHA continued to collaborate with state and federal officials in support of Michigan hospitals and public health during the week of April 6.
The MHA has launched a statewide #COVID19Heroes campaign to thank and highlight the healthcare workers and others who are on the front lines in the battle against the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
As Michigan hospitals continue to address the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the MHA has been actively fielding and responding to media requests on topics such as bed, testing and supply availability.
The number of confirmed cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan continues to grow rapidly, but the MHA and Michigan hospitals are coordinating with local, state and federal governmental agencies and others on several fronts.
As Michigan enters the fourth week responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, the MHA has been actively fielding and responding to media requests on topics such as bed, testing and supply availability.
As Michigan enters the third week responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, the MHA has been actively fielding and responding to media requests on topics such as executive actions, funding, testing and supplies.
Due to a national shortage of testing materials and personal protection equipment for healthcare workers, Michigan residents are encouraged to stay home and not seek 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) testing if they are not exhibiting symptoms or are only mildly sick.
As Michigan enters the second week of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state, the MHA has been actively fielding and responding to media requests on topics of emergency preparedness, testing and supplies.
The MHA hosted a conference call with media March 16 to address the most recent 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) activity affecting hospitals and communities.
Michigan hospitals and health systems are monitoring developments related to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) very closely and are working diligently with state and federal agencies to appropriately respond to COVID-19 cases in Michigan.
An MHA webpage dedicated to COVID-19 is being updated in real time to assist members with preparedness efforts.
A U.S. District Court ruling issued March 4 invalidated Michigan’s Medicaid work requirements, which posed a threat to healthcare coverage for tens of thousands of Healthy Michigan Plan recipients.
Ruthanne Sudderth, senior vice president, public affairs and communications, appears in a Feb. 2 Crain’s Detroit Business article discussing the launch of a public education campaign on the new auto insurance law.
The MHA received coverage from several media outlets across the state following the public release of research that finds Michigan’s 7.2 million motorists are largely unfamiliar with the state’s new auto no-fault insurance law that will take effect July 1.
Michigan’s 7.2 million licensed drivers know little about the state’s new auto no-fault insurance law that takes effect July 1, new research finds.
Medicaid beneficiaries in Michigan must comply with new work requirements as of Jan. 1, 2020. Member hospitals who assist beneficiaries with their coverage should be aware of the following requirements and resources.
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently issued a notice of proposed policy to implement work requirements and update healthy behavior requirements for Healthy Michigan Plan (HMP) enrollees. The work requirements take effect Jan. 1, 2020.
Ruthanne Sudderth, senior vice president, public affairs & communications, recalls growing up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and the important role hospitals play to the people in small and rural cities across Michigan.
Ruthanne Sudderth, senior vice president, public affairs & communications, shares her personal story on maternal mental health as part of Mental Health Awareness Month.