The MHA Board of Trustees welcomed Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) as a guest speaker at its April 8 board meeting at the MHA Capitol Advocacy Center in downtown Lansing. Sen. Brinks shared perspectives on navigating the political environment in Lansing, expressed support for the care hospitals provide, and highlighted the role hospitals play as major employers and economic drivers in the state. The MHA continues to work with the Majority Leader and other legislative leaders to support critical healthcare funding in the FY 2027 budget this spring, as well as other key priorities.
The board also approved the establishment of the MHA Center of Rural Excellence, a new subsidiary organization within the association to provide coordinated support for rural hospitals. Establishing the MHA Center of Rural Excellence will enable the MHA to create a board of rural hospital CEOs to provide leadership on funding opportunities, technical expertise and operational support.
The board approved the Type 3 membership applications of Brogan, Great Lakes Radiology Services, PLC and The North Group, as well as three individual physician members. Members with questions about the actions of the MHA Board of Trustees may contact Amy Barkholz at the MHA.