Headline Roundup: Workforce Funding, Executive Budget and More

The MHA responded to several media requests the week of Feb. 7 on topics including passage Feb. 9 of House Bill 5523 that provides $300 million in healthcare workforce funding, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Feb. 10 executive state budget recommendation and COVID-19 hospitalizations.

The MHA published statements on behalf of MHA CEO Brian Peters in reaction to the Michigan Legislature passing HB 5523 and the executive budget recommendation.

Below is a collection of headlines from around the state that reference the statements or include quotes from MHA representatives.

Thursday, Feb. 10

Wednesday, Feb. 9

Tuesday, Feb. 8

Members with any questions regarding media requests should be directed to John Karasinski at the MHA.