Healthcare 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.
The first round of interviews published, include:
- MHA CEO Brian Peters
- MHA Board Chair Bill Manns, president, CEO, Bronson Healthcare
- Tonya Darner, market CEO, UP Health System, Marquette & Bell
- David Miller, MD, MPH, CEO, Michigan Medicine; executive vice president for medical affairs, University of Michigan
Conversation covered healthcare affordability, state and federal policy priorities, Medicaid changes, rural health issues, workforce support, advancements in healthcare technology and more.
Full interviews are available across MiCare Champion Cast streaming platforms (Apple Podcasts, Spotify and SoundCloud), with video available on the MHA’s YouTube channel.
The MHA will continue to publish Mackinac Policy Conference interviews as they are available. Members with questions may contact John Karasinski at the MHA.