Category: Issues in Healthcare

Joint Webinar Highlights Value of Community Information Exchanges

John Karasinski October 5, 2026 No Comments

The MHA hosted a webinar Sept. 29 with Access Health on how Community Information Exchanges (CIEs) can improve health outcomes, as part of the MHA Health Access & Community Impact...

Rural Development Fund Offers Opportunity to Strengthen Hospital & Community Partnerships

John Karasinski October 5, 2026 No Comments

The Michigan Office of Rural Prosperity (ORP) announced $4 million in funding through the 2027 Rural Development Fund grant cycle, offering an opportunity for rural hospitals and their community partners...

Healthcare Drives $115 Billion in Economic Value Across Michigan

Elise Gonzales August 12, 2026 No Comments

Healthcare Remains Michigan’s Largest Private-Sector Employer, Supporting More Than 1 Million Jobs as Demand for Healthcare Workers Persists The Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) today released its 2026 Economic...

Recent Coverage Highlights AI Innovation, Rural Health Challenges and Cyclospora Response

Kennedy Walters July 24, 2026 No Comments

A July 21 Detroit News story explored how health systems across the state are using artificial intelligence to improve diagnosis and treatment. The article highlighted the MHA’s AI Framework for...

Hospitals Defend Healthcare Access in House Government Operations Committee

Elise Gonzales June 25, 2026 No Comments

The following statement can be attributed to Brian Peters, CEO of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. Michigan hospitals made clear in testimony this morning in the House Government Operations...

MHA Issues Statement in Response to State House Hospital Proposal

John Karasinski June 18, 2026 No Comments

The following statement can be attributed to Brian Peters, CEO of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. The MHA and our members are reviewing this proposal and remain engaged with...

Senate Healthcare Affordability Bill Package Preserves Access

Elise Gonzales April 23, 2026 No Comments

The following statement can be attributed to Brian Peters, CEO of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. The MHA appreciates the Senate Majority Leader and Sen. Hertel for bringing forth legislation that...

IMLC Bill Protects Healthcare Access

Kennedy Walters March 19, 2026 No Comments

The following statement can be attributed to Brian Peters, CEO of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. The MHA thanks state lawmakers for reaching a deal on the Interstate Medical...

Michigan Rural Health Transformation Program Application Diminishes Potential Impact

John Karasinski November 14, 2025 No Comments

The following statement can be attributed to Brian Peters, CEO of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. We are disappointed the Michigan Rural Health Transformation Program application submitted by the...

Bridge: Five reasons health insurance rates are rising so much in Michigan

John Karasinski November 7, 2025 No Comments

Bridge published a story Nov. 5 sharing five reasons why health insurance rates are rising at increasing rates in the state, which included workforce challenges, expiring enhanced premium tax credits,...