“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. Amy…

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…

Advocacy day will pair policy insight with direct meetings between hospital leaders and district lawmakers. Michigan’s small and rural hospital leaders will have an opportunity to take their local healthcare…

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a final rule to update the Medicare fee-for-service long-term care hospital prospective payment system for fiscal year (FY) …

Michigan hospitals and employers want the same thing: affordable, high-quality care that keeps Michigan competitive. In the latest episode of the MiCare Champion Cast, MHA CEO Brian Peters explores this more…

The deadline to submit nominations for the 2026 Advancing Safe Care Award has been extended to Aug. 26. Member hospitals are encouraged to nominate teams leading efforts to prevent workplace…

The Michigan Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (MI AIM) will host regional training sessions for inpatient maternal healthcare providers, maternal health quality improvement leaders and MI AIM participants. Eligible…