Michigan Legislature Continues Work on Budget, Opioid Settlement Funds
MHA Unemployment Compensation Program Receives National Recognition
MDHHS Proposes to Cover Doula Services for Medicaid Beneficiaries
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services recently released a proposed policy for Medicaid coverage of doula services effective Oct. 1, 2022, contingent upon approval by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The MHA supports this proposal and agrees with …
MHA Annual Membership Meeting Returns to In-person Format
The 2022 MHA Annual Membership Meeting will return to an in-person meeting June 29, 30 and July 1 on Mackinac Island. COVID-19 vaccination is required for attendees 12 years of age and older, and details surrounding the vaccination verification …
MHA CEO Report — GME’s Role in the Healthcare Talent Pipeline
MHA CEO Brian Peters reviews the vital role of graduate medical education in the healthcare talent pipeline.
Trustees Play Significant Role in Healthcare Recovery
COVID-19 has reshaped the healthcare environment. Emerging trends will have implications for years to come and the way hospitals and boards lead through recovery — be it financial, clinical or emotional …
The Keckley Report
The Long-term Consequence of Physician Employment in U.S. Healthcare
“The short-term impact of physician employment is closely monitored. But the long-term consequence of employed physicians is somewhat unclear. Currently, four major players are prominent in the mix; physician employment plays a critical role in each.”
Paul Keckley, April 25, 2022
News to Know
The MHA will host a lunch and learn webinar from noon to 12:45 p.m. ET May 11 with MHA Endorsed Business Partner NextJob to provide an update on the latest labor market trends and leading practices to attract and keep valuable employees.
MHA in the News
The MHA received media coverage the week of April 25 on rural hospital challenges and COVID-19 hospitalizations.