MHA Monday Report Oct. 9, 2023

MHA Monday Report

capitol buildingHealthcare Legislative Activity Includes Hearings on Auto No-Fault

Healthcare legislative activity in the Michigan Legislature included hearings on auto no-fault and several other bills during the week of Oct. 2. The Senate Finance, Insurance and Consumer Protection Committee held their first hearing on Senate Bills (SBs) 530 and …


Michigan Reconnect logoMichigan Reconnect Scholarship Eligibility Expands

The temporary expansion of the Michigan Reconnect program to individuals between the ages of 21 and 24 occurred the week of Oct. 2. Funding passed in the fiscal year 2024 state budget allowed for the program to temporarily expand eligibility …


BSC Implements New Electronic Document Sharing Program: Egress

The Bureau of Survey and Certification (BSC) serves as the state survey agency for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, conducting federal certifications and investigating specific complaints at Michigan healthcare facilities. During surveys, BSC …


The Keckley Report

Paul KeckleyFor Healthcare, the Debt Limit and Possible Shutdown Further a Shift away from its Status Quo

“What’s clear is that every sector in healthcare will be subject to scrutiny through an uncomfortable lens—the consumer. Prices matter. Service matters. Integrity matters. Transparency matters. Ownership matters. Purpose matters. And whether accurate or not, fair or not, comfortable or not, information accessible to consumers is readily accessible.

The shutdown over the debt limit might happen or be diverted. What will not be diverted is growing discontent with the medical system that the majority of consumers believe wasteful, expensive and self-serving. How the status quo is impacted is anyone’s guess, but it’s a good bet its future is not a cut-and-paste version of its past. …”

Paul Keckley, Oct. 2, 2023


News to Know

New MHA associate member VativoRx has been a leader in the rebate management space for over eight years, specializing in providing innovative drug rebate management solutions and uncovering new revenue sources for medications administered within healthcare facilities.


MHA CEO Brian Peters speaks with the Michigan Business Network.

MHA in the News

The MHA received media coverage the week of Oct. 2 regarding auto no-fault legislation introduced in the Michigan Legislature and nurse staffing ratio legislation. The coverage is based on interviews conducted with MHA CEO Brian …

BSC Implements New Electronic Document Sharing Program: Egress

The Bureau of Survey and Certification (BSC) serves as the state survey agency for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, conducting federal certifications and investigating specific complaints at Michigan healthcare facilities. During surveys, BSC surveyors require documents like medical records, facility census and policies from the facilities being evaluated. Previously, these documents were submitted through email or photocopies, a method that faced challenges such as limited file size, restricted document access and inconsistent communication.

To address these issues, BSC is implementing a new electronic document-sharing program, Egress, which allows for unrestricted file size and enables multiple users to access documents simultaneously. The BSC surveyor team will provide instructions and support to staff in using Egress and accessing their designated facility “zone”. This change aims to streamline the BSC survey process for Michigan hospitals. Members may refer to the announcement letter that outlines tips to help facilities prepare for the new system.

Members with questions can contact Jim Lee at the MHA.