• Stay connected: The MHA will share live updates via Instagram and Facebook stories throughout the 2026 MHA Small and Rural Advocacy Day Sept. 16, highlighting hospital leaders as they engage lawmakers and advocate for Michigan’s small and rural communities.
• Listen now: The latest episode of the MiCare Champion Cast features MHA CEO Brian Peters and Michigan Chamber of Commerce CEO Jim Holcomb discussing the economic impact of Michigan hospitals, healthcare affordability, workforce challenges and more.
• MHA Endorsed Business Partner AMN Healthcare offers international nurse staffing resources to help healthcare organizations strengthen workforce stability, manage labor costs and evaluate long-term staffing strategies. Members can review case studies, explore AMN Healthcare’s International Nurse Cost Savings Calculator and learn more about available staffing models.
• The MHA will host a webinar at 11 a.m. Sept. 29 exploring how Community Information Exchanges can strengthen collaboration between healthcare and community-based organizations to better address community needs. MHA-member hospital staff and community partners are encouraged to attend. Registration is not required. Members with questions may contact Nadia Syed at the MHA.
• Registration is open until Oct. 2 for the MHA Keystone Center Safety & Quality Symposium, scheduled for Oct. 14 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing. The event will bring healthcare professionals together to explore strategies for advancing patient safety, quality and workforce safety.
• The American Hospital Association (AHA) is accepting applications for the 2027 AHA Dick Davidson NOVA Award, recognizing hospital-community partnerships that improve community health. Eligible AHA member hospitals are encouraged to apply by noon CT Oct. 8. MHA members with questions may contact the AHA.

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