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MHA Monday Report June 1, 2026

Member News, Monday Report

Register for Always Caring, Always Advancing Webinar

The MHA is hosting a member webinar introducing Always Caring, Always Advancing, a new multi-year statewide public affairs campaign, from 1 to 2 p.m. on June 3. The campaign is designed to highlight the impact …

HRSA Finalizes Maternity Care Target Area Changes

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recently finalized updates to the criteria for designating Maternity Care Health Professional Target Areas, effective Aug. 15, 2026. The revised methodology removes the Social Vulnerability Index and …

Application Deadline Nears for MHA Governance Fellowship

The application deadline for the 2026-27 cohort of the MHA Excellence in Governance Fellowship is June 26. Trustees from small and rural hospitals to large health systems across the state have graduated from this one-of-a-kind …

Hospitals Help: Schoolcraft Memorial Expands Access to Financial Assistance for Rural Residents

The teams at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital are working to expand access to financial assistance to ensure residents across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula don’t delay or forego essential care. As rising healthcare costs continue to impact communities …

Michigan Hospitals, Always caring, always advancing.

The Keckley Report

“With 6 months until the mid-term elections, and media coverage of polls increasing, it’s important that healthcare stakeholders understand public views of the system, and more important, the beliefs that underly these views. …

The public’s belief in the health system needs immediate attention not to justify yesterday’s business practices but its commitment to a transformed system tomorrow. Public opinion about the U.S. health system is concerning.”

News to Know

  • Community Health Improvement Week is June 8-12.
  • The May edition of Trustee Insights, the monthly digital resource from the American Hospital Association, explores essential traits that support meaningful board oversight, strategic insight and positive working relationships, as well as the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape and key actions trustees can take to strengthen governance.

News to Know – June 1, 2026

Member News
  • Community Health Improvement Week is June 8-12. Members are encouraged to highlight how their organizations partner to improve the health and well-being of the communities they serve. The week provides an opportunity to showcase community impact and engage stakeholders. Members can explore American Hospital Association (AHA) resources for ideas and tools to amplify their efforts and watch for upcoming MHA communications spotlighting work across the state. Members with questions may contact Ewa Panetta at the MHA.
  • The May edition of Trustee Insights, the monthly digital resource from the American Hospital Association (AHA), explores essential traits that support meaningful board oversight, strategic insight and positive working relationships, as well as the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape and key actions trustees can take to strengthen governance. Each month, Trustee Insights features podcasts, videos, webinars and other resources focused on current issues affecting hospital and health system governance. Members with questions about MHA trustee resources or webinars may contact Erin Steward at the MHA.

Application Deadline Nears for MHA Governance Fellowship

Member News

The application deadline for the 2026-27 cohort of the MHA Excellence in Governance Fellowship is June 26. Trustees from small and rural hospitals to large health systems across the state have graduated from this one-of-a-kind program.

The fellowship helps trustees strengthen governance competencies, understand emerging healthcare trends, build confidence in board decision-making and identify practical strategies to enhance organizational effectiveness. Participants also explore the role trustees play in supporting the health and well-being of their communities.

Fellows will participate in three in-person sessions at MHA headquarters in Okemos between October 2026 and June 2027, along with additional virtual sessions.

Members with questions may contact Erin Steward at the MHA.

News to Know – May 18, 2026

Member News
  • New to KnowThe MHA Person & Family Engagement Advisory Council (PFEAC) met May 14 to examine patient journey mapping, a method used to document and visualize the patient experience across healthcare touchpoints, from recognizing a health need through treatment and ongoing care. PFEAC members and the MHA Health Access & Community Impact Council are collaborating to identify where patients may feel disconnected during the care process and explore opportunities to strengthen connections with healthcare providers and community partners to improve patient and family wellbeing. Questions about the council can be directed to Erin Steward.
  • Hospitals paid under the Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment System must submit a calendar year 2025 occupational mix survey to the Medicare Administrative Contractor by June 30. Survey results will be used to adjust the Medicare wage index for fiscal years 2028, 2029 and 2030. Members may contact the MHA health finance team for educational resources.
  • Applicable laboratories, including hospital outreach laboratories, must report private payer data under the Protecting Access to Medicare Act from Jan. 1 through June 30, 2025, during the reporting window open through July 31, 2026. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires submission through its Enterprise Portal. Reported data will be used to develop 2027 Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule rates, with possible payment reductions of up to 15% for certain tests. Additional CMS reporting resources are available online. Members with questions may contact the MHA health finance team.

News to Know – April 20, 2026

Member News

New to Know

  • Applications are being accepted for the 2026-27 MHA Excellence in Governance Fellowship for hospital and health system trustees. Between October 2026 and June 2027, fellows will meet in person three times at the MHA headquarters in Okemos and participate in virtual sessions. More than 100 trustees have graduated from this unique program, and they all speak highly of it. Questions about the fellowship can be directed to Erin Steward at the MHA.
  • MHA Endorsed Business Partner SmarterDx is hosting the webinar “Making the Case for AI-Powered CDI” May 7 at 1 p.m. ET in partnership with ACDIS. The webinar features Allison Van Doren, RN, JM, CCDS, CDIP, AVP revenue cycle, CDI, Jefferson Health; and Joshua Geleris, MD, co-founder and chief product officer, SmarterDx. Members are encouraged to register to learn how Jefferson Health implemented AI-assisted chart review across 32 hospitals to strengthen documentation capture and support CDI teams. Members with questions may contact Rob Wood at the MHA.

 

Excellence in Governance Fellowship Offers Meaningful Dialogue Among Trustees and Experts

Member News

Applications are now being accepted for the 2026-27 cohort of the MHA Excellence in Governance Fellowship, a rigorous and comprehensive program delivering tools and knowledge in effective governance.

Hospital and health system governing board members who enroll will engage in dialogue with healthcare experts to gain skills to effectively consider strategies and make decisions and share their experiences with other trustees.

Hospital and health system governing board members who enroll will engage in dialogue with healthcare experts to:

  • Gain skills.
  • Effectively consider strategies.
  • Make decisions.
  • Share their experiences with other trustees.

Between October 2026 and June 2027, fellows will meet in person three times at the MHA headquarters in Okemos and participate in virtual sessions. More than 100 trustees have graduated from this unique program, and they all speak highly of it.

“The MHA Fellowship has given me the tools I need to engage more intentionally, the right questions to ask and to be a partner with the CEO in advancing healthcare,” said one graduate.

Questions about the fellowship can be directed to Erin Steward at the MHA.

Applications Open for Governance Fellowship, Current Class Convenes

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The MHA is now accepting applications for the Excellence in Governance Fellowship, which will be held from October 2026 through June 2027. The fellowship is a comprehensive program designed to support hospital and health system trustees in strengthening governance practices and advancing organizational leadership.

Members of the 2025–26 Excellence in Governance Fellowship cohort participate in a trustee panel discussion during a session at the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
Members of the 2025-26 Excellence in Governance Fellowship cohort participate in a trustee panel during a fellowship session at the MHA.

Launched more than 20 years ago, the fellowship provides education in key areas including effective governance, quality and patient safety, medical staff partnerships and community engagement. Fellows participate in a combination of in-person and virtual sessions led by healthcare governance experts from October through June.

Current fellows in the 2025-26 class met during the week of March 16 to further their understanding of healthcare and the role of governance in supporting leadership teams. During the session, healthcare experts and leaders from MHA member hospitals and health systems shared strategies on healthcare access, community benefit, affordability, value-based care, patient experience and workforce recruitment and retention.

Members with questions may contact Erin Steward at the MHA.

Speaking Health Care™: A Guide to Understanding Healthcare Language

Member News

Orienting new trustees extends far beyond a single session. New members usually require months to get fully up-to-speed on strategic priorities and the basic expectations for trustees. A daunting challenge is interpreting language about operations, clinical care, insurance and regulation.

The MHA, other state hospital associations and governWell™ collaborated to create Speaking Health Care™, a guide designed to help hospital and health system trustees better understand the complex and often confusing language used in healthcare. The glossary includes over 1,000 words with acronyms that are often used in briefings, documents and discussions in the boardroom.

The MHA encourages members to share this guide with governing board members, new employees and others who could benefit.

Questions about the guide can be directed to Erin Steward at the MHA.

AHA Releases 2025 National Governance Report

Member News

The American Hospital Association (AHA) has released its 2025 National Governance Report. The report, based on data collected from August to December 2024, continues to develop a comprehensive picture of the state of healthcare governance structures and practices across the country in areas including composition, performance oversight and selection. The report also includes commentary from several governance experts following each section, offering valuable interpretations of the data and trends identified in the report.

For information about MHA trustee resources or webinars, contact Erin Steward at the MHA.

News to Know – Nov. 24, 2025

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  • New to KnowThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently announced 2026 premiums, deductibles and coinsurance amounts for Medicare Parts A and B. Members with questions may contact Vickie Kunz at the MHA.
  • The MHA offices will be closed and no formal meetings will be scheduled Nov. 27 and 28 in honor of Thanksgiving.
  • Due to the holiday, Monday Report will not be published Dec. 1 and will resume its regular schedule Dec. 8. Member alerts and MHA newsroom articles will continue to be published during that time to provide relevant updates to the MHA membership, as necessary.
  • The American Hospital Association (AHA) released the first three chapters of its 2025 National Governance Report. The report, based on data collected from August to December 2024, outlines a comprehensive picture of healthcare governance structures and practices across the country in areas including composition, performance oversight and selection. The report includes commentary from governance experts to provide valuable insights into the data and trends presented. Questions about the AHA National Governance Report or governance can be directed to Erin Steward at the MHA.