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

Peer support services continue to play a critical role in caring for those with substance use disorder (SUD), particularly when it comes to initiating treatment and maintaining recovery. The Peer…

Brent Mikkola, MBA, PMP, manager of Community Health, MyMichigan Health Health is shaped by more than what’s in a medicine cabinet. In fact, wellness is often a result of everyday lifestyle…

The MHA Keystone Center has earned federal recertification as a listed Patient Safety Organization from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, reaffirming its nationally recognized role …

“It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question without debating it.” — Joseph Joubert As the statewide voice for Michigan hospitals, the MHA…

Stay connected: The MHA will share live updates via Instagram and Facebook stories throughout the 2026 MHA Small and Rural Advocacy Day Sept. 16, highlighting hospital leaders as they engage…

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is seeking feedback from Medicaid Health Plan (MHP) network providers on referrals to Community Mental Health Service Programs (CMHSPs) for specialty…

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently updated guidance for evaluating critical access hospital (CAH) compliance with federal rural status and distance requirements. The guidance establishes a more…

Registration is open for the 2026 MHA Communications Retreat, taking place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 21 at the MSU Federal Credit Union Headquarters Building 2 in East…

The MHA Keystone Center encourages member hospitals and health systems to regularly review their National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) facility accounts to prevent access interruptions and support reporting continuity. The…

Observed annually on Sept. 17, World Patient Safety Day highlights the global commitment to safer, more reliable patient care. How the MHA Keystone Center Advances Patient Safety The observance aligns…

The MHA Keystone Center has earned federal recertification as a listed Patient Safety Organization (PSO) from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, reaffirming its nationally recognized role in advancing…

The American Hospital Association (AHA) recently released a resource hub and issue brief to help hospitals and health systems strengthen disability competence, improve accessibility and advance health outcomes for people…

Michigan chief nursing officers (CNOs) convened Aug. 27 at the MHA CNO Statewide Forum to discuss strategies for advancing patient safety, supporting the nursing workforce and improving care delivery. Participants…

The Superior Health Quality Alliance (Superior Health) recently completed the enrollment phase for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) five-year program. A…

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD) and postpartum depression are among the most common complications of childbirth, often affecting moms with young children and women who’ve suffered a pregnancy loss….

Legislation that would prohibit the collection of facility fees from hospital outpatient departments was blocked from receiving a vote in the Michigan House of Representatives Aug. 26 following significant …

MHA offices will be closed and no formal meetings will be scheduled Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day. MHA Monday Report will not be published Sept. 7 and will…

Rural healthcare leaders gathered Aug. 25 in Pigeon for a Business Continuity and Resilience Tabletop Exercise focused on strengthening cybersecurity preparedness and organizational resilience. The MHA and Scheurer Health hosted…

The MHA is sponsoring the Rural Michigan Palliative Care Summit Sept. 24 at Kirtland Community College in Grayling. Hosted by the Michigan Center for Rural Health, the event will bring…

Legislation that would prohibit the collection of facility fees from hospital outpatient departments was blocked from receiving a vote in the Michigan House of Representatives Aug. 26 following significant advocacy…

The MHA was featured in several stories during the week of Aug. 24, highlighting the financial pressures facing Michigan hospitals and opposition to legislation that would restrict resources for hospital…

MHA-member hospital staff and community partners are invited to join a webinar scheduled for 11 a.m. Sept. 29 that will feature guest speakers from Access Health. The webinar will explore…