Registration Open for 2025 Communications Retreat

Registration is open for the 2025 MHA Communications Retreat from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at the Henry Center for Executive Development in Lansing.

The daylong event offers hospital communicators a chance to connect with peers across the state and participate in sessions that provide valuable skills and insights for both emerging and experienced professionals.

The event will explore topics including crisis communications, reputation management and professional development for communications leaders. Additionally, leaders at the MHA will provide an update on state and federal healthcare priorities.

This event is designed specifically for professionals working in public relations, communications, media relations, marketing and community relations within Michigan hospitals. Members of these professions are encouraged to register and participate.

The registration fee is $35 per person. Breakfast, refreshments and lunch will be provided. Please register by Sept. 19 to attend the retreat.

A room block at the Henry Center is available for members who need accommodations the night of Sept. 30. Please use code MHH to receive the discounted room block rate.

Members with questions regarding registration should contact Kennedy Walters at the MHA. Questions regarding the retreat should be directed to John Karasinski at the MHA.

Updated Hospital Medicaid Communications Toolkit Available

The MHA recently updated a toolkit of communications resources to support hospitals in advocating against potential Medicaid funding cuts in their local communities.

The toolkit includes:

Michigan hospitals are encouraged to use these tools to express the importance of Medicaid and the value it provides to the entire community. Members are also reminded to share the MHA’s Medicaid action alert within their organizations to share the value of the program with Michigan’s Congressional delegation.

In addition, the American Hospital Association has several resources available, including an infographic that demonstrates the national impact of potential Medicaid cuts, as well as fact sheets on Medicaid provider taxes and Medicaid hospital payment basics.

Efforts at the local level will complement MHA activities in both Washington, D.C. and statewide to publicly raise the awareness of the importance of Medicaid.

Members with questions regarding Medicaid communication materials may contact John Karasinski at the MHA.

Hospital Medicaid Communications Toolkit Available

The MHA recently released a toolkit of communications resources to support hospitals in advocating against potential Medicaid funding cuts in their local communities.

The toolkit includes:

Michigan hospitals are encouraged to use these tools to express the importance of Medicaid and the value it provides to the entire community. Members are also reminded to share the MHA’s Medicaid action alert within their organizations to share the value of the program with Michigan’s Congressional delegation.

Efforts at the local level will complement MHA activities in both Washington, D.C. and statewide to publicly raise the awareness of the importance of Medicaid.

Members with questions regarding Medicaid communication materials may contact John Karasinski at the MHA.