In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, McKenzie Health System is making breast cancer screening more accessible by offering $55 3D mammograms for uninsured and underinsured women throughout October. The…

The MHA’s Race of the Week series provides Michigan healthcare champions with the information they need to make informed decisions ahead of the 2026 General Election. The weekly series will…

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is accepting applications through Nov. 9 for the Michigan Opioid Treatment Access Scholarship Program, which provides educational scholarships to students preparing…

The MHA Keystone Center, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and on behalf of the Michigan Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (MI AIM),…

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued final bulletin MMP 26-18 updating Medicaid Behavioral Health Treatment (BHT) requirements for autism services, including applied behavior analysis (ABA).   Key…

On behalf of the Michigan Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (MI AIM), the MHA Keystone Center attended the annual Southeast Michigan Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative Coalition (SEMPQIC) Summit on Sept. 24.  SEMPQIC works to address the…

Hospitals and health systems are encouraged to join a webinar hosted by the American Hospital Association (AHA) on Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. EST focused on improving overall health outcomes and reducing…

The Michigan Public Health Week Partnership is accepting nominations for the 2026 Hometown Health Hero Award by 5 p.m. Nov. 6.   The award recognizes individuals and organizations that have made…

The deadline to register to vote by mail or online for the November General Election is Oct. 19. The MHA has a series of election resources, including free, laminated posters, available…

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released preliminary Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule (CLFS) payment rates for calendar year 2027.   The preliminary rates are based on the…

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…

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…

The MHA released a new episode of the MiCare Champion Cast featuring Laura Appel, executive vice president of government relations & public policy, MHA, exploring details about the upcoming 2026…

“The future depends on what we do in the present.” — Mahatma Gandhi Campaign ads, political mailers and election headlines seem to follow us everywhere this time of year. With so…

Triplet pregnancies traditionally require care teams to run multiple fetal monitors simultaneously, a setup that adds complexity for clinicians and can be stressful for families during labor and delivery. The…

The American Hospital Association (AHA) is accepting applications by noon CT Oct. 8 for the 2027 AHA Dick Davidson NOVA Award. The award recognizes hospital-community partnerships that improve community health…

The MHA Safety & Quality Committee convened Sept. 18 to discuss patient safety priorities, advocacy developments, quality improvement initiatives and ongoing MHA Keystone Center activities.  The meeting opened with introductions…

The MHA Council on Health Access & Community Impact kicked off its 2026–27 program year Sept. 23, bringing together hospital and health system leaders and partners to identify priorities that…

The MHA is partnering with HKS, a design and strategy firm, to develop a playbook for Michigan hospitals on how small operational and space improvements can improve safety in hospital…

The MHA released a new episode of the MiCare Champion Cast featuring Laura Appel, executive vice president of government relations & public policy, MHA, exploring details about the upcoming 2026…

The MHA’s Race of the Week series provides Michigan healthcare champions with the information they need to make informed decisions ahead of the 2026 General Election. The weekly series will…

The MHA hosted approximately 75 hospital leaders from across Michigan for the 2026 Small and Rural Advocacy Day Sept. 16 at the Michigan State Capitol. The day began with a…

The Michigan House of Representatives did not advance House Bill (HB) 5770, which would ban the collection of facility fees for most outpatient hospital services and threatens access to care…

The MHA submitted comments Sept. 18 in response to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Request for Information regarding immunization recommendations and clinical implementation. The comments emphasized the…