MHA CEO Brian Peters responded to negative comments made by Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) during a press conference on Sept. 3.
Speaker Hall’s press conference presentation included a segment on hospital funding, in which he continually refuted information provided by the MHA regarding House Bill 4706 and its harmful cuts to hospital funding and access to healthcare. Further, the Speaker made direct personal attacks to MHA CEO Brian Peters during the press conference.
Following the press conference, the MHA issued a statement reaffirming Peters’ commitment to protecting healthcare access throughout Michigan.
“The Speaker is wasting Michiganders’ time and resources doubling down on defending these disastrous budget cuts and resorting to personal attacks. Attacking me does not change the real cuts his budget threatens to make against patients, healthcare workers and hospitals. I’m happy to be the target of his outrage and criticism if that distracts him from cutting funding for those who report to work every day to save lives,” said Peters.
The MHA encourages members to contact their lawmakers through its action alert and continue to advocate for a real budget by Sept. 30 that puts patients, providers and hospitals first.
Members with questions may contact the MHA advocacy team.