MHA Board of Trustees Urges Members to Contact Lawmakers to Oppose Hospital Review Board Legislation
MHA Board of Trustees Urges Members to Contact Lawmakers to Oppose Hospital Review Board LegislationThe MHA Board of Trustees held its final meeting of the 2025-26 program year June 24 during the MHA Annual Membership Meeting. The meeting began with a presentation by board member Beth Charlton, President & …
House Government Operations Hears Testimony on Review Board Bills
House Government Operations Hears Testimony on Review Board BillsMichigan hospitals urged lawmakers to reject House Bills (HBs) 6116-6119 during testimony before the House Government Operations Committee June 25, warning the legislation would worsen healthcare affordability challenges and jeopardize access to care across the …
Medical Debt Bills Advance, House Hears Behavioral Health Testimony
Several healthcare-related bills advanced in the Michigan Legislature during the week of June 22, including legislation addressing medical debt collections and behavioral health screenings. The Michigan House voted in support of HBs 5254–5255 …
Health & Hospital Association Elects 2026-2027 Officers and Board Members
Members of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association elected new officers and appointed board members during the association’s Annual Membership Meeting June 24. Officers of the 2026-2027 MHA Board of Trustees include Brittany Lavis, …
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Continues Longtime Investment in Safety & Quality of Healthcare
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Continues Longtime Investment in Safety & Quality of HealthcareBlue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is continuing its longstanding funding relationship with the MHA Keystone Center with a $1 million contribution that will directly support the MHA Keystone Center’s …
Hospital Executives Recognized for Exemplary Leadership
Hospital Executives Recognized for Exemplary LeadershipThe MHA announced the winners of its 2026 Healthcare Leadership Award June 25 during its Annual Membership Meeting. Each year, the MHA recognizes outstanding individuals who have provided remarkable leadership to healthcare organizations and to the …
Ludwig Community Benefit Award Honors Hospital Programs
The MHA announced the winners of its 2026 Ludwig Community Benefit Award during the association’s Annual Membership Meeting June 25. The honorees include programs supported by Covenant HealthCare, Saginaw; McKenzie Health System, Sandusky; and Munson Medical Center, Traverse City. …
MHA Meritorious Service Award Recognizes Rick Pollack
The MHA announced Rick Pollack, president and CEO of the American Hospital Association, as the recipient of the 2026 MHA Meritorious Service Award. As the highest honor presented by the MHA, the award celebrates individuals whose leadership and lifetime contributions …
Healthcare Advocates Honored with MHA Special Recognition Award
Healthcare Advocates Honored with MHA Special Recognition AwardThe MHA announced three winners of its Special Recognition Award during the Annual Membership Meeting June 25, recognizing them for extensive contributions to healthcare. Each of the winners has uniquely influenced healthcare in Michigan. …
Michigan Hospital Leaders Discuss Key Healthcare Issues at Mackinac Policy Conference
Michigan Hospital Leaders Discuss Key Healthcare Issues at Mackinac Policy ConferenceHealthcare leaders from across the state joined Rich Helppie, host of The Common Bridge Podcast, May 27 at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference to discuss key healthcare issues impacting Michigan hospitals and the communities they serve. …
Council Explores AI, Quality Improvement and Patient Safety to Advance Community Health
The MHA Council on Health Access and Community Impact held its final meeting of the program year June 4 to examine emerging opportunities and challenges shaping healthcare delivery and advancing community health. The meeting opened …
The Keckley Report
States, Employers and Physicians want Reforms Hospitals, Drug Companies and Insurers Oppose
“That’s life! It’s not simple. It’s not predictable. It can be frustrating. And it changes fast. That’s never been more true in U.S. healthcare. On three fronts, changes are being made to address urgent needs and bring a measure of order to chaos…
States are advancing legislation to control health costs, constrain private equity ownership, limit hospital CEO compensation, impose drug price controls and challenge consolidation. They’re not waiting on DC for solutions: states are now ground zero for health system reform.
Healthcare’s future is uncertain because life is coming at it fast. And it’s unprepared.”
News to Know
- The MHA and Endorsed Business Partner AMN Healthcare will host the webinar, “Maximizing Every Dollar: Using AI and Data to Strategically Plan Your Workforce and Eliminate Administrative Barriers” from 11 a.m. to noon ET July 15.
- MHA offices will close at noon July 2 and be closed July 3 in observance of Independence Day.
- Due to the Independence Day holiday weekend, MHA Monday Report will not be published July 6. MHA Monday Report will then follow a biweekly publication schedule in July, with issues publishing July 13 and July 27. Member alerts and MHA Newsroom articles will continue to be published as needed to keep members informed of important news and advocacy updates.
- A refreshed MHA.org will launch July 14, featuring an improved navigation and enhanced user experience to help members more easily access advocacy updates, news, events and resources.
MHA in the News
The MHA garnered significant media coverage following the introduction of HB 6116-6119 June 18. Immediately after the bills were introduced, the MHA issued a statement that was included in coverage from multiple outlets, including …