Policy Committees Continue Work Amid Budget Negotiations
Policy Committees Continue Work Amid Budget NegotiationsSeveral MHA-tracked bills were reported the week of June 19 from their respective policy committees. The bills address violence against healthcare workers, scope of practice for pharmacists, dietician licensure, behavioral health and the Healthy Michigan …
Federal Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Risk Assessment Bill Introduced
Federal Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Risk Assessment Bill IntroducedU.S. Senator Gary Peters introduced bipartisan legislation June 15 which would require federal agencies to create a list of critical drug products, conduct a comprehensive risk assessment of the entire pharmaceutical supply chain …
Webinar Series Explores Industry Trends and Best Practices
The MHA and other state hospital associations are hosting a webinar series in partnership with the Huron Consulting Group Aug. 10 through Nov. 9 from 1 – 2 p.m. EST. The content will help registrants …
2023 Ludwig Nominee: McLaren Resident Enhances Screenings for Domestic Violence
Since 1990, the MHA has honored member healthcare organizations working to enrich the overall welfare of their local communities through the Ludwig Community Benefit Award. This year, the MHA is excited to showcase all award nominees, …
The Keckley Report
The Glaring Disconnect between the Fed and CMS
“Two important reports released last Wednesday point to a disconnect in how policymakers are managing the U.S. economy and how the health economy fits. …
Side-by-side, these reports present a curious projection for the U.S. economy through 2031: the overall economy will return to a slightly lower-level pre-pandemic normalcy and the healthcare industry will play a bigger role despite pushback from budget hawks preferring lower government spending and employers and consumers frustrated by high health prices today. …
What’s clear from these reports is the enormity of the health economy today and tomorrow, the lack of adequate attention and Congressional Action to address its sustainability and the range of unintended, negative consequences on households and every other industry if left unattended. It’s illustrative of the disconnect between the Fed and CMS: one assumes it controls the money supply while delegating to the other spending and policies independent of broader societal issues and concerns. …“
News to Know
- The completed 2022 occupational mix survey from Medicare Prospective Payment System hospitals is due June 30, 2023 to the Medicare Administrative Contractor.
- MHA offices will be closed, and no formal meetings will be scheduled July 3 and 4 in honor of Independence Day.
- Due to the holiday, Monday Report will not be published July 3.
MHA in the News
The MHA received media coverage the week of June 19 regarding mandated nurse staffing ratios, legislation to address violence against healthcare workers and chemotherapy drug shortages. MHA representatives appearing in published stories include CEO Brian …