The MHA released its 2026 Economic Impact of Healthcare in Michigan report, highlighting healthcare’s role as one of Michigan’s leading economic drivers. In fiscal year 2024, healthcare generated $115 billion in economic value, supported more than …
A presidential executive order was signed Aug. 10 that attempts to change federal childhood vaccine recommendations by narrowing routine immunizations to a smaller set of core vaccines and shifti…
Registration is open for the 2026 MHA Small and Rural Advocacy Day, scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Lansing Heritage Hall — Capitol Visitor’s Center in Lansing. The event is designed for small …
The MHA is accepting nominations for its annual Advancing Safe Care Award to recognize organizations that are leading the way in workplace violence prevention and employee safety. Eligible nominees …
The MHA partnered with the Connect Macomb business chamber Aug. 12 to host an event at Velocity in Sterling Heights to engage with Connect Macomb board members and local business leaders on the issues…
“Health is a precondition for economic prosperity.” — Sir Michael Marmot Hospitals are often discussed in relation to their impact on patients, but their influence extends much further. Beyond provi…
For rural hospitals, serving communities means finding innovative ways to ensure patients can access care despite the challenges of distance and transportation. With this in mind, the teams at Munisin…
“Last week, Michigan voters chose former Detroit public health director Abdul El-Sayed as its Democratic nominee for its U.S. Senate seat — the latest in a series of wins by Democratic Socialists New York and Colorado with Minnesota Governor and DC Mayor races upcoming.
El-Sayed’s campaign focused on three aims: ‘Money out of politics, money in your pocket, Medicare for all.’ These capture a sentiment shared by the majority of voters who vary widely on how these should be pursued.
The political system of the U.S. that oversees its healthcare is not inclined to make transformational changes that threaten its major stakeholders — hospitals, insurers, drug companies and physicians. But Medicare for All in some form is inevitable unless healthcare leaders and elected officials recognize the public’s fed up with excuses. They’re attracted to the idea of Medicare for All even if they don’t understand it.”
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