The MHA received media coverage the week of Dec. 4 on a new law signed by Gov. Whitmer that increase the penalties for assaulting a healthcare worker or volunteer, as well as stories on expanded nursing education opportunities and proposed Medicaid rate increases. The coverage includes quotes from MHA CEO Brian Peters and MHA Executive Vice President Laura Appel.
Below is a collection of headlines from around the state.
Thursday, Dec. 7
- MLive: Michigan strengthens penalty for assaulting health care workers
- Michigan Radio: Whitmer signs new laws to discourage threats and violence against health workers
- Big Rapids News: WSCC, Ferris State University partner to expand nursing education opportunities
Wednesday, Dec. 6
- Michigan Advance: Whitmer signs specific criminal penalties for assaulting health care workers into law
- SooLeader.com: New bills aim to provide greater protection to health-care workers
Tuesday, Dec. 5
- State of Reform: Michigan Hospital Association supports proposed Medicaid reimbursement rate increases for providers
Members with any questions regarding media requests should contact John Karasinski at the MHA.