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News to Know – April 20, 2026

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  • 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

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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

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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

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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.

AHA Trustee Insights Highlights Aging Population and Cybersecurity Oversight

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The October edition of Trustee Insights, the monthly digital package from the American Hospital Association, highlights podcasts, videos, webinars and other resources on today’s most pressing issues. The issue examines the nation’s aging population and how health care delivery must adapt to increased clinical complexity, workforce shortages and margin pressures. Trustees can access a board checklist that outlines aging as an enterprise strategy, performance metrics and key red flags. The edition also explores board oversight of cyber threats, including IT investment awareness, continuity processes and decision-making protocols, and emphasizes the board’s role as a steadying force during response and recovery periods.

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

Latest AHA Trustee Insights Examines the Role of Boards in Workforce Strategy

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The August edition of Trustee Insights, the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) monthly digital package, highlights podcasts, videos, webinars and other resources on today’s most pressing issues. The issue includes a special-edition paper on trends shaping care and board actions to leverage data to meet market pressures and community needs; develop “care anywhere” delivery models; elevate patient experience and personalized care; and rethink talent acquisition, development and retention. It also features a podcast with a board chair discussing the health system’s preparation for and response to cyber incidents.

Members with questions about MHA trustee resources or webinars may contact Erin Steward at the MHA.

Latest AHA Trustee Insights Examines The Boards Role in Workforce Strategy

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The July edition of Trustee Insights, the monthly digital package from the American Hospital Association (AHA), highlights board-level strategies for advancing leadership development, governance structure, care transformation and the use of AI in healthcare data analysis.

A featured article examines the consequences of overlooking leadership development as the healthcare landscape becomes more complex. It also explores the board’s role in workforce strategy as a long-term priority and includes questions boards can use to evaluate management’s efforts to find, retain, engage and develop staff.

This edition also features resources on the emerging role of a chief governance officer, including key responsibilities, common challenges and best practices for implementing the position in hospital and health system leadership.

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

Latest AHA Trustee Insights Examines How Boards are Reimagining Workforce

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The June edition of Trustee Insights, a monthly digital publication from the American Hospital Association, highlights how board members can support workforce planning and leverage innovation to strengthen healthcare delivery.

One article outlines key questions trustees should ask to ensure workforce priorities are embedded in enterprise planning, resourcing decisions and performance oversight. It also encourages boards to examine how work is structured to support updated roles and more efficient processes.

A second article explores how embracing “ecosystem-ness” and leveraging artificial intelligence can help create stronger networks that promote accessibility, cost effectiveness and collaborative care. It identifies four actions boards can take to shift from inward-focused system strategies to a broader, interconnected approach.

Members with questions about MHA trustee resources or webinars may contact Erin Steward at the MHA