The Michigan House of Representatives did not advance House Bill (HB) 5770, sponsored by Rep. Curtis VanderWall (R-Ludington). HB 5770 bans the collection of facility fees for most outpatient hospital…

The MHA submitted comments on Sept. 18 in response to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Request for Information regarding immunization recommendations and clinical implementation. The comments emphasized…

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…

The MHA is partnering with the Michigan Healthcare Cybersecurity Council, MHA Endorsed Business Partner CyberForce|Q and leading cybersecurity experts to offer a free, in-person UP Fall Healthcare Cybersecurity Summit from…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released updated guidance for healthcare personnel exposed to or infected with common respiratory viruses, establishing a more consistent and streamlined approach…

The MHA recently submitted a letter to leadership at the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) requesting a delay of the Oct. 1, 2026 provider requirements under the…

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leading communicators, gain practical strategies and connect with peers from across Michigan. Register by Oct. 2 to reserve your spot.  Michigan healthcare communications…

The MHA’s Race of the Week series provides Michigan healthcare champions with the information they need to make informed decisions ahead of the 2026 General Election. The weekly series will…

Breastfeeding can be one of the most profound parts of early parenthood, but can also bring questions, worries and unexpected challenges — from latching difficulties to concerns about milk supply….

The MHA hosted approximately 75 hospital leaders from across Michigan for the 2026 Small and Rural Advocacy Day Sept. 16 at the Michigan State Capitol. The day began with a…

The MHA’s Race of the Week series provides Michigan healthcare champions with the information they need to make informed decisions ahead of the 2026 General Election. The weekly series will…

Healthy Michigan Plan enrollees who do not qualify for an exemption will be required to work or participate in other qualifying activities to maintain Medicaid coverage beginning Jan. 1, 2027….

Michigan’s Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) Committee will host a free webinar from 1 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 9 to review upcoming changes to Michigan’s NGRI processes…

The Practice Transformation Institute will offer Community Health Workers (CHW) Sustainability: Advancing the Profession, a live virtual training focused on integrating and sustaining CHWs within healthcare, social services and community-based…

The Michigan Mental Health Diversion Council’s three-part Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) webinar series continues this fall with two remaining virtual sessions. The series, which began Sept. 18, is facilitated by…

The MI-SMART System Expansion Committee is seeking stakeholder feedback on the user experience with the MI-SMART form and the proposed MI-SMART 2.0 form. The MI-SMART form is part of a…

The MHA hosted approximately 75 hospital leaders from across Michigan for the 2026 MHA 2026 Rural Advocacy Day Sept. 16 at the Michigan State Capitol. The day began with a…

The September edition of Trustee Insights, the monthly digital newsletter from the American Hospital Association (AHA), highlights podcasts, videos, webinars and other resources on today’s most pressing issues. The September…

The Michigan Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health’s regional training sessions begin Sept. 22, offering inpatient maternal healthcare providers and quality improvement leaders opportunities to strengthen maternal health quality and…

Peer support services continue to play a critical role in caring for those with substance use disorder (SUD), particularly when it comes to initiating treatment and maintaining recovery. The Peer…

Brent Mikkola, MBA, PMP, manager of Community Health, MyMichigan Health Health is shaped by more than what’s in a medicine cabinet. In fact, wellness is often a result of everyday lifestyle…

The MHA Keystone Center has earned federal recertification as a listed Patient Safety Organization from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, reaffirming its nationally recognized role …

“It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question without debating it.” — Joseph Joubert As the statewide voice for Michigan hospitals, the MHA…

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…