The MHA received media coverage the week of August 7 on hospital cybersecurity, the first Michigan hospital receiving a rural emergency hospital designation and COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
MHA CEO Brian Peters spoke with WJR Newsradio 760 host Chris Renwick August 7 about how Michigan hospitals are responding to cyberattacks. Peters discussed the factors that make healthcare the top target for cybercriminals, what hospitals are doing to protect their data and networks and how patients can protect themselves from cyberattacks.
Becker’s Hospital Review published an article August 8 on Sturgis Hospital becoming the first hospital in Michigan to receive the new rural emergency hospital designation. The article recaps a story from the Sturgis Journal that references the MHA’s involvement in the process.
Bridge Michigan also published a story August 8 on the slight growth in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, which follows a national trend. The MHA provided comment, referencing overall rates of COVID hospitalizations continue to be at all-time lows.
Members with any questions regarding media requests should contact John Karasinski at the MHA.