MDHHS Announces Plans to Establish Stroke and Heart Attack Systems of Care
MDHHS Announces Plans to Establish Stroke and Heart Attack Systems of CareThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced Oct. 28 they are reorganizing to create systems of care for stroke and acute heart attack emergencies. The Bureau of EMS, Trauma & Preparedness within the MDHHS …
Two Days Remain to Register for the Nov. 2 Virtual Trustee Forum
Registration is being accepted for the MHA virtual Trustee Member Forum Wednesday, Nov. 2 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The forum will outline ways the association and members are supporting critical strategic pillars and allow trustees to discuss how governing boards can support workforce development and wellbeing, health equity, behavioral health and financial stability …
Webinar Prepares for The Joint Commission and CMS Health Equity Requirements
Recently, The Joint Commission (TJC) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced their commitment in driving the next decade of health equity for people who are underserved. The commitment to advancing health equity …
MDHHS Releases Proposed Policy on Medicaid Rates for Dental Services
Latest AHA Trustee Insights Outlines Physician Alignment and Consumerism Strategies
The latest edition of Trustee Insights, the monthly digital package from the American Hospital Association (AHA), is now available. The October issue includes an article outlining the critical need for alignment of leadership …
MHA Race of the Week – Michigan Ballot Proposals
MHA Race of the Week – Michigan Ballot ProposalsThe MHA’s Race of the Week series highlights the most pivotal statewide races and ballot questions for Election 2022. The series will provide hospitals and healthcare advocates with the resources they need to make informed decisions on Election Day, including candidates’ views and background …
The Keckley Report
The Keckley ReportPrice Transparency in Healthcare: Will It Matter?
“Last week, Turquoise Health released its first Price Transparency Impact Report which aims to track hospital and health insurer compliance with the Hospital Price Transparency Rule (January 2021) and the CMS Transparency in Coverage Rule (July 1, 2022). Both require specified disclosures and financial penalties for non-compliance…
In July 2018, I wrote: ”Arguing price transparency in healthcare is a misguided effort is like arguing against clean air and healthy eating: it’s senseless.” It’s still true. Making the case that price transparency has a long way to go based on current offerings and utilization is legitimate.
But the price transparency movement is gaining momentum in healthcare: though it still lacks widespread impact on spending today, it soon will.”
Paul Keckley, Oct. 24, 2022
News to Know
Early in person voting by absentee ballot at a clerk’s office remains available. Absentee ballots can be dropped off at a designated drop box or local clerk’s office between now and 8 p.m. Nov. 8.