MHA Executive Vice President Laura Appel participated in a panel discussion on healthcare affordability on Oct. 21 at the Bridge Issues Summit at Marygrove Conservancy in Detroit.  

In addition to exploring the factors contributing to healthcare costs, Appel discussed workforce shortages, as well as the impact of upcoming changes to Medicaid funding and enrollment. 

Laura Appel joined fellow panelists for a discussion about healthcare affordability.

Other panelists joining Appel included: 

• Marianne Udow-Phillips, Senior Advisor, Center for Health and Research Transformation, University of Michigan 

• Dr. Deidre Hurse, Public Health Researcher and Medical Educator 

• Dr. Latonya Riddle-Jones, Associate Professor, Wayne State University School of Medicine 

The panel was moderated by Robin Erb, senior health reporter, Bridge Michigan.  

The half-day convening was the inaugural summit and brought together residents, civic leaders, policymakers and subject-matter experts. Veteran Detroit broadcast journalist Devin Scillian served as the event’s emcee.   

A livestream recording of the event is available.  

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