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MHA Monday Report June 22, 2026

Member News, Monday Report

House Speaker Introduces Hospital Cost Review Board and New Health Tax

Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) announced legislation June 18 that would establish a hospital cost review board and create new health facility consolidation measures. The MHA believes these proposals would severely harm hospitals, …

House Health Policy Hears Testimony on Behavioral Health Transport Legislation

Legislation addressing behavioral health transport received testimony in the House Health Policy Committee during the week of June 15, while other key healthcare bills advanced in the legislature. House Bills 5943–5944, sponsored by Reps. …

Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule Data Reporting Due July 31

The Protecting Access to Medicare Act reformed the Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule by establishing a single national fee schedule based on private-market data from applicable laboratories serving Medicare beneficiaries, including hospital outreach, …

Michigan Hospital Leaders Discuss Key Healthcare Issues at Mackinac Policy Conference

Healthcare leaders from across the state joined Rich Helppie, host of The Common Bridge Podcast, May 27 at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference to discuss key healthcare issues impacting Michigan hospitals and the communities they serve. …

MHA Releases Updated Medicaid and Medicare Enrollment Analysis

The MHA recently updated its analysis of Medicaid and Medicare enrollment using May 2026 data. The analysis includes program enrollment as a percentage of each county’s total population, along with the distribution of beneficiaries enrolled in fee-for-service …

June 26 Application Deadline: Excellence in Governance Fellowship

Applications for the 2026–27 MHA Excellence in Governance Fellowship are due June 26. The fellowship helps hospital board members strengthen their expertise and leadership skills to enhance their impact within their organizations. Trustees from small …

MDHHS Launches Michigan Psychiatric Bed Registry Dashboard

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recently launched the Michigan Psychiatric Bed Registry Dashboard, a statewide tool designed to help authorized users identify available inpatient psychiatric beds and support timely placement for …

The ‘Why’ Behind Hospital Mergers and Acquisitions

When a hospital announces a merger or acquisition, the story behind the decision is rarely as simple or straightforward as a single headline may sound. It’s often a very deliberate process that involves months of rigorous research and financial analysis, and more than anything, rooted in what’s best for the communities a hospital serves. Rural hospitals across Michigan face …

Hospitals Help: MyMichigan Health, YMCA Summer Camp Gives Kids a Closer Look at Healthcare

The YMCA of Saginaw is giving local kids a front-row seat to the world of healthcare this summer thanks to a partnership with MyMichigan Health. The Health Careers Summer Camp will run daily from June …

Michigan Hospitals, Always caring, always advancing.

The Keckley Report

‘Corporate Health Insurers’: Will the Gambit Work?

“Last week, the Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare released survey results about escalating health costs placing blame squarely on ‘corporate health insurers’. The American Hospital Association, a founding member of the Coalition, reported “A survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf the Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare, found that 47% of voters believe corporate health insurers are the primary driver of rising healthcare costs, followed by the federal government at 36% and drug companies at 34%.” (AHA June 13, 2026). …

The Coalition’s survey is notable in its specific attention to “corporate insurers” and its timing: Congress and CMS are putting final touches on the FY27 federal budget, states are managing cuts to Medicaid and new work requirements and campaign 2026 looms.

Every hospital and insurer—whether not for profit or investor owned, independent or affiliated, large or small—is impacted by growing hostility toward corporatization in healthcare. How organizations respond will determine the ultimate transformation of the system.”

Paul Keckley, June 14, 2026

News to Know

The MHA and Endorsed Business Partner AMN Healthcare will host the webinar, “Maximizing Every Dollar: Using AI and Data to Strategically Plan Your Workforce and Eliminate Administrative Barriers” from 11 a.m. to noon ET July 15.

MHA in the News

Lauren LaPine-Ray, vice president, policy & rural health, MHA, and executive director, MHA Center of Rural Excellence, spoke with Crain’s Detroit Business following the June 16 closure announcement for Sturgis Hospital. LaPine-Ray highlighted the significant …

MHA Monday Report June 15, 2026

Member News, Monday Report

Behavioral Health Screening Legislation Advances

The House Health Policy Committee advanced legislation addressing preadmission screening assessments for behavioral health patients, as other healthcare bills advanced in the legislature during the week of June 8. The House Health Policy Committee voted …

Michigan Hospital Leaders Discuss Key Healthcare Issues at Mackinac Policy Conference

Healthcare leaders from across the state joined Rich Helppie, host of The Common Bridge Podcast, May 27 at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference to discuss key healthcare issues impacting Michigan hospitals and the communities they …

MHA EventsMichigan for Vaccines Launches Statewide Coalition

The MHA hosted the launch of Michigan for Vaccines May 10 at the MHA Capitol Advocacy Center. The coalition was created to strengthen Michigan’s commitment to evidence-based vaccine recommendations. It brings together healthcare organizations and other …

Bipartisan Policy Center to Host Webinar on Rural Health Transformation Program

The Bipartisan Policy Center will host a webinar June 30 from 11 a.m. to noon EDT on how states are leveraging funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program to strengthen rural healthcare delivery through …

Advancing Community Health Requires Whole-Person Care

In my years at the bedside and now as a nurse leader in Northern Michigan, I’ve witnessed healthcare at its most complex and its most human. I’ve worked across rural communities where healthcare access isn’t a given. …

Hospitals Help: UM Health-Sparrow Mobile Clinic Bridges Care Gaps

Directly fulfilling its mission to bridge healthcare gaps, the University of Michigan (UM) Health-Sparrow Mobile Health Clinic delivers critical, no-cost medical services directly to communities in need across Mid-Michigan. The 40-foot RV is handicap accessible …

Michigan Hospitals, Always caring, always advancing.

The Keckley Report

The Good, Bad and Ugly in Healthcare all in One Week

“Summer is here and its first week is in the books. Like politics, the economy and life in general, it brought the good, bad and ugly attention to healthcare in the U.S. …

But the bad and ugly news about healthcare seems to dominate media coverage, especially in social media where fact-checking is often shortcut.

For me, the highlight of the week was AHA’s statement committing itself to the pursuit affordability across the system by marshalling its peers to create meaningful solutions. Sign me up. Collaboration is the starting point. Transparency in its deliberations will be necessary to building trust in this process. Inclusion of all proposed solutions subjected to objective review will be its necessary start.  And timing is key: election season tends to distort messaging and draw critics. The urgency of direction is no less key: ideally, meaningful direction and substantive recommendations should follow soon after but be independent of Campaign 2026 results in state and federal elections.”

Paul Keckley, June 7, 2026

News to Know

MHA Endorsed Business Partner CorroHealth is hosting the webinar Root Cause to Revenue: Winning the Battle Against DRG Downgrades July 29 from 2 to 3 p.m. ET.

MHA in the News

MHA CEO Brian Peters recently appeared in an AARP-sponsored segment that aired in the Grand Rapids and Lansing markets to discuss the importance of Medicaid for Michigan residents. Peters highlighted concerns that changes outlined in …

News to Know – June 15, 2026

Member News
New to Know

New to KnowMHA Endorsed Business Partner (EBP) CorroHealth is hosting the webinar Root Cause to Revenue: Winning the Battle Against DRG Downgrades July 29 from 2 to 3 p.m. ET. Hospitals and health systems continue to face revenue challenges from claim denials and evolving payer strategies. During the webinar, CorroHealth will share strategies to help organizations address diagnosis-related group downgrades and support revenue cycle performance. The webinar is free, but registration is required. Members may learn more on the CorroHealth profile page or contact Laura Penton, director, CorroHealth, for additional information. Members seeking information about the MHA’s EBP program may contact Rob Wood at the MHA.

MHA Monday Report June 8, 2026

Member News, Monday Report

House Judiciary Hears Testimony on Violence Against Healthcare Workers Legislation

Legislation addressing violence against healthcare workers heard testimony in the House Judiciary Committee during the week of June 1, while other MHA-backed bills saw action in the legislature. House Bills 4532–4534, which aim to …

MDHHS Finalizes Specialty Behavioral Health Services Location Policy

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recently finalized Medicaid Policy Bulletin MMP 26-17, effective July 1, 2026, which clarifies reimbursement requirements for specialty behavioral health services provided through Prepaid Inpatient Health Plans …

MDHHS Expands Medicaid Coverage for Pharmacist-Provided Services

The MDHHS recently issued Medicaid Policy Bulletin MMP 26-20, expanding coverage for pharmacist-provided services effective July 1, 2026, pending approval of a state plan amendment by the Centers …

MDHHS Accepting Applications for Opioid Treatment Access Internship Stipend Program

The MDHHS is accepting applications through June 15 for the Michigan Opioid Treatment Access Internship Program, which provides financial support to students completing unpaid internships that prepare them …

Workforce Resources and Webinar Available for Healthcare Providers

The MHA and Endorsed Business Partner AMN Healthcare continue to support workforce strategies that improve access to care for hospitals and health systems. AMN will host a webinar, “Maximizing Every Dollar: Using AI and Data …

Michigan Hospitals Help Advance Care for Sickle Cell Patients

Michigan hospitals are committed to investing in efforts that advance the health of the patients and communities they serve every day. With grant funding from the MDHHS,  the Bronson Health Foundation, Children’s Hospital …

MHA Rounds graphic of Brian PetersMHA CEO Report — A Call to Strengthen Healthcare Through Collaboration

Our nation’s healthcare system is at a crossroads. Rising costs, workforce shortages and expanding patient needs are placing unprecedented pressure on hospitals and the communities that depend on them. Accepting this strain as status quo is not an option. …

Michigan Hospitals, Always caring, always advancing.

The Keckley Report

In Healthcare: 10 Issues where States are Accelerating Policy Changes

“In the United States, laws that define how our health system operates have evolved over our 250-year history. They’re built on allopathic medical pedagogy borrowed from our European roots and evolve around clinical innovations and technologies that improve outcomes and extend life. …

Healthcare’s future in the U.S. will continue to be framed by federal policies and the political system from which its laws originate, but its transformational changes will increasingly originate in states where affordability, funding and system effectiveness issues are tackled head-on.”

Paul Keckley, May 31, 2026

News to Know

The MHA recently launched Always Caring, Always Advancing, a new multi-year, statewide public affairs campaign highlighting the powerful stories of caregivers and patients across Michigan.

MHA in the News

During the Mackinac Policy Conference MHA CEO Brian Peters sat down with leaders across the state to discuss advancing more collaborative, affordable and outcomes-driven care across Michigan. Peters joined Paula Cunningham, Michael Patrick Shields and …

MHA Monday Report Feb. 16, 2026

Member News, Monday Report

State Legislative Weekly Recap: Executive Budget Recommendations, Nurse Mandatory Overtime Testimony

The House and Senate Appropriations committees held a joint hearing for Gov. Whitmer’s executive budget recommendation for fiscal year 2027, and the Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee heard testimony on nurse mandatory overtime legislation during the …

MHA Service Corporation Welcomes New Board Member and Explores Innovations

The MHA Service Corporation (MHASC) board met Feb. 4 to advance and promote current and future business services of the MHASC and its Endorsed Business Partner program. The board also welcomed incoming board member

Hospitals Help: Trinity Health Initiative Expands Access to Lifesaving Narcan Vending Machines

In response to the opioid epidemic, four Trinity Health hospitals — Livonia, Oakland, Livingston and Ann Arbor — launched a regional initiative to expand access to Narcan (naloxone), a lifesaving medication that reverses opioid overdoses. …

Stay Engaged with MHA Education and Events

Having knowledgeable and well-skilled teams is vital to deliver exceptional care and the MHA offers a robust lineup of meetings, webinars and collaborative opportunities to support hospital leaders and clinicians throughout the year. From major …

The Keckley Report

States should Play a Bigger Role in Healthcare Transformation

“2026 will be a transition year for the U.S. economy: the impact of the Fed’s monetary policies and Trump tariffs will be widely debated as state and Congressional primary campaigns begin next month. If affordability is the top concern to voters as pollsters predict, every candidate will be forced to express their views on solutions. While political rhetoric lends to opaque solutions and evasive answers to direct questions, voters are tired of BS. They associate it with both major parties and their luminary incumbents, and want straight talk. 2026 will be a transition year for the economy because voters will be paying closer attention to the economy and the prices they pay for essentials including healthcare.

And 2026 is a transition year for the healthcare economy: Major changes in regulatory policies impacting healthcare will originate in states either in response to federal directives or fiscal pressures. Federal policies will be directional but state responses and implementation will be more important. …

Voters think the health system is wasteful and self-serving. A Bipartisan majority in Congress share the view. The majority of voters believe it is more closely associated with Big Business than Community Health and Wellbeing. Distinctions between Big Not for Profits and Investor Ownership are blurry and industry opposition to price transparency, site neutral payments and cost-controls are seen as evidence of self-protection. So, if positioned appropriately, greater systemic reform of the health system would be welcomed. Leadership by states is, after all, a core tenet of federalism.”

Paul Keckley, Feb. 8, 2026

New to KnowNews to Know

  • The deadline to submit a request for proposals to the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity Workforce Development for the State Apprenticeship Expansion 2026 Grant Program is Feb. 18.
  • The MHA Keystone Center and MHA Endorsed Business Partner Tarian will host the webinar, The Four Myths of Workplace Violence and the Aggression Cycle You Can’t Afford to Ignore 11 a.m. – noon ET on March 4.
  • MHA offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 16 in observance of Presidents’ Day.

Stay Engaged with MHA Education and Events

Member News

Having knowledgeable and well-skilled teams is vital to deliver exceptional care and the MHA offers a robust lineup of meetings, webinars and collaborative opportunities to support hospital leaders and clinicians throughout the year. From major statewide conferences and leadership programs to timely virtual briefings and sessions hosted in partnership with MHA Endorsed Business Partners, the MHA’s education and events offerings are designed to help hospitals navigate regulatory changes, strengthen operations and advance quality and safety.

Members are encouraged to stay up to date through regular member communications, the education & events webpage and the MHA Member Portal for the latest information and registration details. Additional offerings may be added throughout the year based on emerging industry needs.

Members with questions may contact the MHA.

MHA Service Corporation Welcomes New Board Member and Explores Innovations

Member News

The MHA Service Corporation (MHASC) board met Feb. 4 to advance and promote current and future business services of the MHASC and its Endorsed Business Partner (EBP) Program. The board also welcomed incoming board member Pankaj Jandwani, MD, system vice president and chief information officer, MyMichigan Health, to strengthen innovative and strategic leadership.

The meeting featured an update from MHA EBP CommerceHealthcare®, which shared a 2026 report on financial trends and insights. The MHA has partnered with CommerceHealthcare® for more than 15 years to offer solutions tailored for healthcare organizations, including RemitConnect, an accounts receivable tool to help match remittances with payments, a patient financing program and an accounts payable virtual card program. KC Mathews, Ward Svarvari and Dan VandenBosch with CommerceHealthcare® explored how its solutions help improve cash flow and create better patient experiences. Members interested in additional information may contact Rob Wood at the MHA.

The MHASC business lines provide critical support to the MHA through its Supply Chain Collaborative, Data Services, Unemployment Compensation Program and EBP Program to keep dues as low as possible. The services offered align with the MHA strategic action plan to ensure that financially driven efforts support the MHA’s mission.

Members with questions regarding the MHASC board may contact Lindsay Peters at the MHA.

News to Know – Jan. 26, 2026

Member News
  • New to KnowThe MHA Person & Family Engagement Advisory Council met virtually Jan. 15 to identify ways to support the MHA strategic action plan. Council members shared tactics for highlighting their hospital’s community impact and how to support patients navigating the healthcare system; examined the research from the Birth Experience Project, shared birth plan templates and pregnancy service literature to improve patient experience and outcomes, and discussed using patient journey mapping to identify where patients feel the most disconnected in their care process. Questions about the council can be directed to Erin Steward at the MHA.
  • MHA Endorsed Business Partner (EBP) CyberForce|Q is hosting the webinar Proactive Cyber Risk Measures from 11 a.m. to noon ET on Jan. 29. The session will feature speakers from Trinity Health, the Michigan State Cyber Command Center and other organizations. Members are encouraged to register for a first-hand look at what happens when a real cyber incident occurs, including proactive steps organizations can take to accelerate recovery and reduce impact. To learn more about CyberForce|Q, contact Midwest regional sales director, John Kelley. Members interested in solutions offered through the MHA EBP program may contact Rob Wood at the MHA.
  • The enrollment deadline for the MHA Healthcare Leadership Academy (HCLA) is Feb. 6. The cohort meets Feb. 25–27 and May 7–8 at the MHA headquarters in Okemos. HCLA, in partnership with Executive Core, has been a staple of the MHA, with more than 125 physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals completing the academy. The two power-packed modules featured in the coursework provide participants with Leadership 360° feedback with personalized executive coaching, an exploration of best practices balanced with patient outcomes and valuable discussions with senior healthcare leaders. For more information, please contact Erica Leyko at the MHA.

 

Webinar to Highlight Effective Cyber Incident Response

Member News

MHA Endorsed Business Partner (EBP) CyberForce|Q is hosting the webinar Proactive Cyber Risk Measures from 11 a.m. to noon ET on Jan. 29. The session will feature speakers from Trinity Health, the Michigan State Cyber Command Center and other organizations.

Presenters Adrienne Chase and Sam Khan will walk attendees through a real-world incident, discuss key lessons learned, practical takeaways and the strategies that made the biggest difference when every minute mattered. Michigan State Cyber Command Center leader Tarek Sasy will also provide insights into statewide response efforts and best practices.

Members are encouraged to register for a first-hand look at what happens when a real cyber incident occurs, including proactive steps organizations can take to accelerate recovery and reduce impact. The session is designed for leaders seeking a realistic understanding of incident response, preparation and how proactive defense shapes outcomes when facing real-world attacks.

To learn more about CyberForce|Q, contact Midwest regional sales director, John Kelley. Members interested in solutions offered through the MHA EBP program may contact Rob Wood at the MHA.

News to Know – Aug. 11, 2025

Member News

MHA Endorsed Business Partner Vault Verify is hosting a live webinar on HR’s Growing Role in Data Protection from 1 to 2 p.m. ET Aug. 13. Human resources (HR) is crucial in protecting organizations from third-party data breaches, as they often manage outsourced programs that require access to sensitive employee information. It’s vital for HR professionals to stay aware of the risks associated with third-party data access to safeguard privacy rights effectively. Members with questions may contact Rob Wood at the MHA.