News to Know – Feb. 26, 2024

  • Registration is open for the 2024 MHA Human Resources Conference, scheduled for March 5, 2024 at the ACH Hotel Marriott University Area, Lansing. Attending the conference provides human resource professionals with an opportunity to network with other industry experts for idea sharing. HR Certification Institute® (HCRI®) has pre-approved this activity. This program, ID No. 658271 has been approved for 4.0 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through the HR Certification Institute. Members should contact Brenda Carrat the MHA for assistance with registration. Questions regarding the conference should be directed to Erica Leyko at the MHA.
  • MHA Endorsed Business Partner CommerceHealthcare® recently published an annual report on 2024 Healthcare Finance Trends presenting a set of themes that capture the positive momentum, significant challenges and major strategies for provider organizations in 2024 and beyond. The themes explore four areas: Finance, Patient Financial Experience, Automation and Advanced Technology and Collaboration/Trust as Strategic Context. The trends identified reflect the analysis of a broad spectrum of industry data and perspectives. CommerceHealthcare® solutions are provided by Commerce Bank. Members with questions may contact Dan VandenBosch, vice president, Michigan healthcare banking. To learn more about the EBP program, contact Rob Wood at the MHA.
  • The Joint Commission is hosting a webinar March 26 from 1 to 2:15 p.m. EST to review recent updates to Michigan regulations for Cardiac Systems of Care (STEMI Referring and STEMI Receiving). Cardiovascular service line directors, quality and regulatory professionals and EMS coordinators are encouraged to register.