Advocacy Resources

Educating and Advocating for Better Health

The MHA works with its member hospitals and health systems to inform decision-makers about the impact of hospitals on local health and healthcare delivery, and on creating thriving communities. In Lansing and Washington, DC, the MHA is the leading voice in health and healthcare.

Advocacy Resources

The MHA utilizes advocacy resources that monitor healthcare legislation in Michigan. Essential resources and information are available for those looking to stay updated with current legislation, get involved in advocacy efforts and more.

Issue Resources

Download and share MHA resources on current healthcare issues.

Recent publications from the MHA

Michigan Legislative Bill Tracker

The legislation bill tracker provides Information on healthcare bills proposed during the 2025-2026 legislative session.

Legislative Action Center

The legislative action center aids healthcare champions in contacting their elected officials and voice their concerns about policies that affect healthcare.

Healthcare Policy in Action

The MHA advocates for policies that ensure access to safe, high-quality care for Michiganders and supports hospitals in delivering those outcomes. Explore priority issues shaping healthcare across the state. Additional advocacy topics and resources are available on the Issues, MHA Keystone Center and MHA Center of Rural Excellence webpages.

Affordability

Hospitals share a commitment to keep their communities healthy by reducing costs and maintaining access to care.

Budget

State and federal budget decisions shape hospital funding, access to care and the ability to serve Michiganders.

340B

Rising drug costs hurt everyone. The 340B program helps ensure hospitals can keep their doors open.

Behavioral Health

Behavioral health policies shape access to mental health and substance use services for Michiganders and the ability of hospitals to meet community needs.

Medicaid

Medicaid policy changes, including potential funding reductions, affect coverage, reimbursement and access to care for Michiganders.

Workforce

Healthcare workforce challenges impact staffing, care delivery and access to services for Michiganders across the state.

For more information, contact advocacy at the MHA.