Category: Member News

Registration Open for 2026 MHA Keystone Center Safety & Quality Symposium

Kennedy Walters July 24, 2026 No Comments

Registration is now open for the MHA Keystone Center Safety & Quality Symposium, scheduled for Oct. 14 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing. Headlining the event are Bryan Sexton, PhD,...

LARA Schedules Public Hearing on Proposed Psychiatric Hospital Licensing Rules

Kennedy Walters July 24, 2026 No Comments

The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) convened a stakeholder workgroup in late 2024 to modernize licensing requirements for psychiatric hospitals and psychiatric units. The MHA staff and...

July AHA Trustee Insights Focuses on AI Governance and Board Engagement

Kennedy Walters July 24, 2026 No Comments

The July edition of Trustee Insights, the monthly digital package from the American Hospital Association (AHA), highlights podcasts, videos, webinars and other resources on today’s most pressing issues. The July article...

Community Health Impact: Advancing Health Through Housing and Collaboration

Kennedy Walters July 24, 2026 No Comments

As a convener and connector, the MHA fosters partnerships and collaborative opportunities that strengthen community efforts to improve the health and well-being of all Michiganders. The Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness...

CDC Updates NHSN User Agreements; Acceptance Required by June 1, 2027

Kennedy Walters July 24, 2026 No Comments

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updated the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) participation and user agreements. The MHA Keystone Center encourages member hospitals participating in NHSN...

Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative to Host Policy Workshop Mini-Series

Kennedy Walters July 24, 2026 No Comments

The Michigan Recovery Workplace Initiative is hosting a three-part virtual Recovery Friendly Workplace Policy Workshop Mini-Series to help employers strengthen workplace policies that support employee well-being while maintaining compliance. The...

Advancing Safe Care Award Nominations Due Aug. 14

Kennedy Walters July 24, 2026 No Comments

The MHA is accepting nominations for the 2026 Advancing Safe Care Award, which recognizes organizations leading efforts to prevent workplace violence and improve employee safety. The award recognizes teams that...

Court Temporarily Expands Professional Degree Status Under Federal Loan Rule

Kennedy Walters July 24, 2026 No Comments

A federal court order temporarily expanded which health profession degree programs qualify as “professional” degrees under the U.S. Department of Education’s Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) final rule while...

CMS Releases CY 2027 Medicare PFS Proposed Rule

Kennedy Walters July 24, 2026 No Comments

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the calendar year (CY) 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule. In addition to proposed updates to the physician...

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...