MHA CEO Brian Peters was quoted by media outlets the week of Jan. 27 discussing federal healthcare issues.
Bridge published an article Jan. 27 about the temporary pause of external communications from federal health agencies. Peters shared how hospitals use these communications to inform treatment and staffing practices.
“Hospitals rely on these agencies to share data and guidance on emerging diseases, seasonal disease outbreaks and treatments,” said Peters. “Much of the information is used to inform clinicians, as well as to prepare proper staffing.”
MLive also published a story Jan. 29 about the potential appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of Health and Human Services. Peters expressed the issues the MHA is focused on and the importance working with administration officials and lawmakers to address these topics.
“We can say that the MHA and its members are strategically focused on growing the healthcare workforce, protecting access to care, mental and behavioral health, cybersecurity and cybercrime, and creating healthy communities,” said Peters. “We look forward to working with any and all administration officials and legislators on these critical matters.”
Members with any questions regarding media requests should contact John Karasinski at the MHA.