The MHA Legislative Policy Panel met virtually Jan. 22 to develop recommendations on legislative and policy issues impacting Michigan hospitals.
The meeting began with Carlos Jackson from The Cornerstone Group, the MHA’s Washington DC-based government affairs representation providing a federal update. Carlos focused on policy changes being enacted and considered by the new administration and Congress.
The MHA advocacy team then shared a state legislative update, including a recap of the 2024 lame duck session, in particular the MHA successfully prevented harmful government-mandated nurse staffing ratio legislation and harmful changes to Michigan’s medical liability system. The panel also received an update on introduced legislation that would affect the Earned Sick Time Act, as well as the 340B drug pricing program.
The Panel chose to act on two issues, making recommendations related to artificial intelligence (AI) and credentialing policy. The first recommendation directs the MHA AI Task Force to asses any AI legislation to ensure bill language does not impact hospital usage of AI in care delivery. The second recommendation focused on improving the provider credentialing process.
For more information on the MHA Legislative Policy Panel, members may contact Adam Carlson at the MHA.