Unifying Hospitals’ Political Voice
In today’s political environment, there are more new legislators due to term limits, fewer legislators with in-depth knowledge about healthcare issues, more legislative proposals that directly and dramatically impact hospitals, and more aggressive interest groups competing for limited resources.The MHA Health Political Action Committee’s (Health PAC) mission is to promote and protect access to quality healthcare throughout the state by supporting state and federal candidates who are supportive of Michigan’s hospitals and healthcare systems.
Health PAC supports hospital and healthcare-friendly candidates for office and helps inform legislators about crucial healthcare issues. Health PAC’s mission is carried out through the collective voice of individuals within the healthcare field who participate in the annual fundraising campaign.
For more information about Health PAC, contact Stacy Dowdy at the MHA online or by calling (517) 703-8601. Click below to access our online contribution form:
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 2024-2025 program year Health PAC board includes:
Bill Manns, Bronson Healthcare Group (Health PAC Board Chair)
Brittany Lavis, Detroit Medical Center
Brian Peters, MHA
Shannon Striebich, Trinity Health
Julie Yaroch, ProMedica
- Health PAC Brochure
- Contribution Card
- Guidelines for MHA-conducted Campaigns
- Guidelines for Organization-run Campaigns
- MHA Mailing Service Request Form
- Sample Solicitation Letter
- Sample Follow-Up Letter
- Sample Thank-You Letter
2025 Goal Achievers & Contributors
Legal Disclaimer
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.