- MHA Endorsed Business Partner Managed Care Advisory Group, Inc. (MCAG) provided an update on the Visa Mastercard class action settlement. A $5.54 billion settlement has been reached for merchants to compensate for excessive interchange fees, with pre-populated claim forms sent to eligible class members by the settlement administrator in December 2023. The deadline for submitting a claim form is May 31, 2024. Eligible entities are advised to thoroughly review the form and information on the administrator’s portal to ensure expected compensation, with MCAG’s experts available to assist in reviewing figures and maximizing settlements. For more information or to sign up, visit MCAG’s website for MHA members, where their experienced team can guide members through the process. Members may contact Adam Schmidt, vice president of business development at MCAG, for further details on the settlement monitoring service.
- The MHA Keystone Center is partnering with the Michigan Regional Perinatal Quality Collaborative (MI PQC) to offer an additional networking opportunity for members attending the Michigan Maternal & Infant Health Summit. The event will take place from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, June 17. Registration is required and separate from the Michigan Maternal & Infant Health Summit registration. Members with questions may contact Andrew Syrek at the MHA.
- In partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the MHA Keystone Center developed a series of online learning modules for infection control and prevention education. The modules cater to the needs of healthcare systems in Michigan and are available at no cost. The central objective of the six-part course is to provide healthcare workers with the vital knowledge and competencies required to engage in critical thinking about infection control via the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Project Firstline Members with questions may contact Josh Suire at the MHA.