MHA Executive Vice President Laura Appel joined WJR’s Ryan Ermanni live broadcast Feb. 25 for the station’s annual coverage of the state’s legislative and policy priorities in alignment with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address.
During the broadcast, Appel highlighted hospitals’ commitment to bending the cost curve by ensuring patients receive the right care, at the right time and the right price.
Whitmer also emphasized her desire to lower healthcare costs for Michiganders during her address, specifically calling the state legislature to prioritize protecting Michiganders from medical debt.
Appel also joined WJR’s Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson for their live broadcast Feb. 26 following the address to express the need for sustainable healthcare funding to safeguard access to care across the state.
Members with questions should contact Elise Gonzales at the MHA.