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MHA Monday Report April 22, 2024

Monday Report
MHA Monday Report

MHA Annual Membership Meeting Registration Opens

MHA Annual Meeting logoRegistration is now open for the MHA Annual Membership Meeting June 26 through 28 at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. The annual meeting will feature an outstanding …

 

MHA Webinars Share Ways Virtual Care and New Recruitment Models Support PFE

The MHA will host two webinars May 2 and May 30 on virtual care and recruitment models in healthcare that support person and family engagement (PFE). It is through dialogue, relationship building and shared decision-making among patients, caregivers and healthcare staff that …

Advancing Safe Care Award Nominations Due April 26

Nominations for the 2024 Advancing Safe Care Award close on April 26. The award recognizes Michigan hospitals for improving care safety and reliability, with eligible nominees including teams dedicated to transparency in care …

Applications Open for Excellence in Governance Fellowship

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024-2025 Excellence in Governance Fellowship, which will be held from October 2024 through June 2025. The MHA Excellence in Governance Fellowship is a rigorous and comprehensive program delivering …

Latest AHA Trustee Insights Focuses on Importance of Children’s Health

The April edition of Trustee Insights, the monthly digital package from the American Hospital Association (AHA), focuses on the value nurse leaders bring to the governing board. An article outlines information from several studies citing how nurses promote health equity …

The Keckley Report

Paul Keckley8 Reasons Hospitals must Re-think their Future

“Last Monday, CMS announced the base payment rate it will pay Medicare Advantage plans in 2025: plans will see an average 3.7%, or $16 billion, increase in payments once risk scores are factored in but a cut to base payments of 0.16% since 2025 risk scores were expected to be 3.86%. That’s the math. …

These rules are a big deal. CMS appears poised to challenge the industry’s formidable strengths and force changes.

Together, these rules will disrupt day to day operations in every MA plan, intensify friction with providers over network design, coverage and reimbursement negotiations and confuse enrollees who might have to pay more or change plans. …”

Paul Keckley, April 15, 2024

News to Know

  • The results of special elections conducted April 16 restores the two-person Democratic majority in the Michigan House of Representatives with the elections of Mai Xiong (D-Warren) in the 13th House District and Peter Herzberg (D-Westland) in the 25th House District.
  • Healthcare leaders are encouraged to nominate a colleague who advances health equity for the New Detroit Just Lead: Advancing Racial Equity 2024 Leadership Award.

MHA in the News

The Detroit News published an article April 15 on all Michigan projects that were earmarked in the final government spending bill for 2024, which included $756,000 for the MHA Keystone Center to support the development and deployment of evidence-based best practices and hands-on training to nursing home staff for the prevention of infections. …

Applications Open for Excellence in Governance Fellowship

Member News

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024-2025 Excellence in Governance Fellowship, which will be held from October 2024 through June 2025. The MHA Excellence in Governance Fellowship is a rigorous and comprehensive program delivering tools and knowledge to help trustees understand how they can help leaders navigate challenging economic conditions, persistent workforce pressures and the safety of frontline caregivers.

The fellowship encompasses strategic areas: principles of effective governance, improving quality and patient safety, building collaborative medical staff partnerships and building strong relationships with the community and stakeholders. The sessions are led by experts in governance with a healthcare background.

With the busy schedules of board members in mind, fellows will meet three times a year in-person at the MHA headquarters in Okemos and through virtual sessions.

Members looking to further explore this one-of-a-kind offering may contact Erin Steward at the MHA.

MHA Monday Report March 18, 2024

Monday Report
MHA Monday Report

Legislative Policy Panel Recommends Policy Positions

The MHA Legislative Policy Panel met virtually March 13 to develop recommendations for the MHA Board of Trustees on legislative initiatives impacting Michigan hospitals. The meeting began with an update from MHA CEO Brian Peters on the MHA strategic action plan. …

National Rural Health Association Funding Opportunities Available

The National Rural Health Association recently announced two new funding opportunities to support initiatives that will improve healthcare access in rural communities. The Rural Utilities Service, a Rural Development agency of the United States Department of Agriculture …

MHA Unemployment Compensation Program Receives National Recognition

The MHA Unemployment Compensation Program (UCP) was recognized by the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) March 14 for the MHA UCP’s commitment to utilizing the NASWA’s nationwide, web-based system SIDES …

Applications Open for Excellence in Governance Fellowship

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024-2025 Excellence in Governance Fellowship, which will be held from October 2024 through June 2025. The MHA Excellence in Governance Fellowship is available to healthcare board members looking for innovative, …

Secure Your Spot: Register Now for the 2024 Communications Retreat

Registration remains open for the 2024 MHA Communications Retreat scheduled Tuesday, May 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Henry Center for Executive Development in Lansing. Current registration includes representation from hospitals and health systems throughout the state. The MHA Communications …

The Keckley Report

Has U.S. Healthcare reached its Tipping Point?

“I believe the U.S. health system as we know it has reached its tipping point. The big-name organizations in every sector see it and have nominal contingency plans in place; the smaller players are buying time until the shoe drops. But I am worried. …

It’s time to start an adult conversation about the future of the system. The starting point: acknowledging that it’s not about bad people; it’s about systemic flaws in its design and functioning. Fixing it requires balancing lag indicators about its use, costs and demand with assumptions about innovations that hold promise to shift its trajectory long-term. It requires employers to actively participate: in 2009-2010, Big Business mistakenly chose to sit out deliberations about the Affordable Care Act. And it requires independent, visionary facilitation free from bias and input beyond the DC talking heads that have dominated reform thought leadership for 6 decades. …”

Paul Keckley, March 11, 2024

News to Know

  • Members are encouraged to register for a free webinar from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. ET March 20 to learn why onsite risk assessments are important.
  • The MHA will host a webinar with ModusOne Health to help members maximize quality metrics and reimbursements from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET on March 27.

MHA Excellence in Governance Fellowship Application Deadline June 28

Member News

Applications are due June 28 for the 2023-2024 class of the MHA Excellence in Governance Fellowship, which will be held from October 2023 through June 2024.

The fellowship focuses on the functions of governance, leadership development and gaining insight into meaningful healthcare issues. Four strategic areas are covered in person: principles of effective governance, improving quality and patient safety, building collaborative medical staff partnerships and building strong relationships with the community and stakeholders. Virtual sessions held in the months the class does not meet in person address additional topics, such as social determinants of health and health equity, healthcare employee burnout and resilience, and workforce shortages and development. All sessions are led by experts in governance with a healthcare background.

Discounts are available to organizations with more than one applicant. To further explore this one-of-a-kind offering or to notify the MHA of intended applicants, contact Erin Steward at the MHA.

MHA Monday Report March 27, 2023

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MHA Monday Report

capitol buildingMHA-supported Bills See Action Before Break

The Michigan House of Representatives acted on a pair of MHA-supported bills during the week of March 20. In the House Health Policy Committee, members voted to report legislation to strengthen Michigan’s Healthy Michigan statute. …

Speakers of the Protect Our Care press conference.MHA Celebrates ACA Anniversary with Congresswoman Slotkin

MHA Executive Vice President Laura Appel joined U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin and other healthcare advocates March 23 as part of a virtual press conference organized by Protect Our Care to celebrate the 13th anniversary of …

MHA, Industry Leaders Gather at Trinity Health to Discuss Food Insecurity

As individuals and families across the state and country continue to face food insecurity, Michigan’s hospitals, health systems and community leaders are engaged in creating collaborative solutions. MHA CEO Brian Peters joined fellow food security …

Expanding Advocacy Roots with the Next Generation

The MHA collaborated with Wayne State University for the first-ever student-led advocacy day March 22. Science Policy Network-Detroit is a student organization at Wayne State that aims to advocate for science-related issues in …

March 30 Webinar Outlines Considerations for the End of the Public Health Emergency

The Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 public health emergency expires May 11, 2023, which may significantly decrease the flexibility providers have become accustomed to. The MHA will host The End of the …

Medicaid Eligibility Redetermination Webinar Recording Available

The Michigan Medicaid program has grown to nearly 3.2 million Michiganders, an increase of more than 700,000 when compared to pre-pandemic levels, due to federal statutory limitations on states’ abilities to remove people from the …

MHA Webinar Explores PACE Program Partnerships

With the closure of nursing homes and long-term care facilities, hospitals and health systems need options to care for seniors. Dually eligible frail seniors are one of the most complex cohorts with multiple co-morbidities, frequent …

Applications Open for Excellence in Governance Fellowship, Prepares Trustees to Lead

The MHA Excellence in Governance Fellowship is now available to healthcare board members looking for innovative, effective ways to lead their organizations as hospitals and health systems navigate financial strain and labor challenges. Applications are …

The Keckley Report

Paul KeckleyAffordable Care Act 2.0: New Trends and Issues, New Urgency

“Thursday marks the 13th anniversary of the signing of the Affordable Care Act– perhaps the most consequential healthcare legislation since LBJ’s passage of the Medicare Act in 1965. Except in healthcare circles, it will probably go unnoticed. …

Complicating matters, the political environment today is more complicated than in 2010 when the ACA became law. The economic environment is more challenging: the pandemic, inflation and economic downturn have taken their toll. Intramural tensions in key sectors have spiked as each fights for control and autonomy i.e. primary care vs. specialty medicine, investor-owned vs. not-for-profit hospitals, retail medicine & virtual vs. office-based services, carve-outs, direct contracting et al . Consolidation has widened capabilities and resources distancing big organizations from others. Today’s media attention to healthcare is more sophisticated. Employers are more frustrated. And the public’s confidence in the health system is at an all-time low. …“

Paul Keckley, March 19, 2023

News to Know

  • Registration is now open for the MHA Keystone Center Safe Patient Handling Conference.
  • The MHA is issuing a request for proposal for a $50 million competitive grant program for Michigan healthcare entities to expand access to pediatric inpatient behavioral health services.
  • The MHA Health Foundation will host a four-part webinar series MHA Board Governance Education that outlines the trends affecting current and future strategic plans, techniques for effectively communicating with stakeholders on key issues and ways to build trust, drive engagement and develop relationships.
  • The MHA will host an in-person Human Resources Member Forumat the MHA Headquarters in Okemos from 8:30 a.m. to noon April 26, with a virtual option available as well.
  • The Root Cause Coalition is accepting requests for proposals to present at the 8th Annual National Summit on the Social Determinants of Health Dec. 3-5 in Kansas City.

Applications Open for Excellence in Governance Fellowship, Prepares Trustees to Lead

Member News

The MHA Excellence in Governance Fellowship is now available to healthcare board members looking for innovative, effective ways to lead their organizations as hospitals and health systems navigate financial strain and labor challenges. Applications are currently being accepted for the 2023-2024 Excellence in Governance Fellowship, which will be held from October 2023 through June 2024.

Launched 20 years ago, the fellowship is a rigorous and comprehensive program delivering tools and knowledge in four strategic areas: principles of effective governance, improving quality and patient safety, building collaborative medical staff partnerships and building strong relationships with the community and stakeholders. The sessions are led by experts in governance with a healthcare background.

With the busy schedules of board members in mind, fellows can expect to meet four times a year, either in-person at the MHA headquarters in Okemos or through virtual sessions.

Graduates of the fellowship have high praise for the fellowship, as demonstrated by a video of  graduates’ testimonials.

Members looking to further explore this one-of-a-kind offering can contact Erin Steward at the MHA.

MHA Monday Report March 13, 2023

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MHA Monday Report

Supplemental Signed into Law, MHA Provides Additional Testimony

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a supplemental appropriation bill on March 8 that includes $75 million for hospital recruitment, retention and training of healthcare workers. The funding was included as a part of House Bill 4016 …

MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena Nurse Receives Q1 MHA Keystone Center Speak-up! Award

The MHA Keystone Center presented Laura Smith, RN at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena, with the quarterly MHA Keystone Center Speak-up! Award, which celebrates individuals or teams in Michigan hospitals demonstrating a commitment to the prevention …

Webinar Outlines Considerations for the End of the Public Health Emergency

The Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 public health emergency expires May 11, 2023, which may significantly decrease the flexibility providers have become accustomed to. The MHA will host The End of the …

MDHHS Candida auris Patient Transfer Recommendations

Candida auris cases have been reported in multiple healthcare facilities in Michigan, including acute care hospitals, long-term acute care hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. Auris is a yeast pathogen that can cause serious …

MHA Podcast Covers Patient Safety Awareness Week feat. The MHA Keystone Center

The MHA released another episode of the MiCare Champion Cast, which features interviews with healthcare policy experts in Michigan on key issues that impact healthcare and the health of communities. On episode 27, Adam Novak, …

Resources, Webinars Available for Navigating Medicaid Eligibility Changes

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services recently released a final policy bulletin informing providers that Medicaid eligibility redeterminations will resume in June 2023 for the first time since early 2020, with some …

Applications Open for Excellence in Governance Fellowship, Prepares Trustees to Lead

The MHA Excellence in Governance Fellowship is now available to healthcare board members looking for innovative, effective ways to lead their organizations as hospitals and health systems navigate financial strain and labor challenges. Applications are …

Governance Webinar Series Helps Trustees Advocate on Important Issues

Every board member must have a common understanding of critical issues, the implications for the hospital or health system and how to share the impact with government and community leaders. Without support, it is difficult …

Deadline Approaching for Early Sponsorship Commitment

The deadline to be featured as a sponsor of the MHA Annual Membership Meeting brochure, which is shared with hospital and health system CEOs, is March 17. The MHA’s sponsors are vital to helping conference …

News to Know

Registration is now open for the MHA Keystone Center Safe Patient Handling Conference.

Brian PetersMHA in the News

The MHA received media coverage the week of March 6 regarding Gov. Whitmer signing House Bill 4016, which will appropriate $75 million for the recruitment, retention and training of hospitals workers. Below is a collection …

Applications Open for Excellence in Governance Fellowship, Prepares Trustees to Lead

Member News

The MHA Excellence in Governance Fellowship is now available to healthcare board members looking for innovative, effective ways to lead their organizations as hospitals and health systems navigate financial strain and labor challenges. Applications are currently being accepted for the 2023-2024 Excellence in Governance Fellowship, which will be held from October 2023 through June 2024.

Launched 20 years ago, the fellowship is a rigorous and comprehensive program delivering tools and knowledge in four strategic areas: principles of effective governance, improving quality and patient safety, building collaborative medical staff partnerships and building strong relationships with the community and stakeholders. The sessions are led by experts in governance with a healthcare background.

With the busy schedules of board members in mind, fellows can expect to meet four times a year, either in-person at the MHA headquarters in Okemos or through virtual sessions. Graduates of the fellowship have high praise for the fellowship, as demonstrated by a video of  graduates’ testimonials.

Members looking to further explore this one-of-a-kind offering can contact Erin Steward at the MHA.

June 30 is Application Deadline for MHA Excellence in Governance Fellowship

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Governance Fellowship Applications

Governance Fellowship ApplicationsApplications are due June 30 for the 2022-2023 class of the MHA Excellence in Governance Fellowship, which will be held from October 2022 through June 2023. Board members and executives who want to hear more about the fellowship experience can watch a video of  graduates’ testimonials  explaining the value.

The fellowship is focused on the functions of governance, leadership development and gaining insight into meaningful healthcare issues. Four strategic areas are covered in person: principles of effective governance, improving quality and patient safety, building collaborative medical staff partnerships, and building strong relationships with the community and stakeholders. Virtual sessions held in the months the class does not meet in person address additional topics, among them social determinants of health, healthcare employee burnout and resilience, and workforce shortages and development. All sessions are led by experts in governance with a healthcare background.

Discounts are available to organizations with an enrollee in the current class and for more than one applicant for the 2022-2023 class. To further explore this one-of-a-kind offering or to notify the MHA of intended applicants, contact Erin Steward at the MHA.

MHA Monday Report May 16, 2022

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MHA Monday Report

MHA Covid-19 update

Combating the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): Week of May 9

COVID-19 hospitalizations in Michigan have been rising in recent weeks, with 875 adults hospitalized with confirmed or suspected cases on May 11; 77 of that number were in intensive care units. In addition, 36 children were in the hospital with confirmed or suspected cases on that date. A daily average of over 2,700 cases …

Final Procedural Step for CRNA Legislation Completed

Legislation enhancing hospital flexibility for anesthesia care went into full effect May 10 following official confirmation from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that it had received the letter of attestation sent by the governor. This was the final step needed for the provisions in House Bill …

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Michigan Legislators Act on Healthcare Bills

Several bills impacting hospitals were acted upon during the week of May 9. Bills to plan for new funding from the national opioid settlement and to allow for certain out-of-state prescriptions were sent to the governor. In the Senate, testimony was taken on a bill to create a new license for …

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MHA Annual Meeting Registration Deadline Approaching

The registration deadline is May 27 for the MHA Annual Membership Meeting June 29, 30 and July 1 on Mackinac Island. COVID-19 vaccination is required for attendees 12 years of age and older; details surrounding the vaccination verification process are outlined on the Code of Conduct …

EIGFFellowship Helps Trustees Think Critically About the Future

Strategic thinking is a critical skill for all healthcare leaders, and the future belongs to organizations whose governing boards, working in strategic partnership with management, help envision the future and assist in discerning and framing questions the organization should ask of itself to prepare for the future. …

Webinar Reviews Infection Control Worksheet Compliance

Antibiotics have transformed the practice of medicine, making once lethal infections readily treatable and other medical advances possible. Like all medications, antibiotics can have serious unintended consequences, such as causing a patient to have an adverse drug reaction or a patient misusing the …

The Keckley Report

Paul Keckley

Overturning Roe v. Wade Creates Immediate Challenges for Healthcare

“Politico broke its story at 8:32 pm last Monday: ‘Supreme Court has voted to overturn abortion rights, draft opinion shows.’ …

“Their reporting was based on a leaked copy of the February 10, 98-page draft of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s opinion on behalf of the court’s 5 conservative justices …

“The final ruling is expected next month but the immediate implications for the healthcare industry are significant.”

Paul Keckley, May 9, 2022

MHA in the News

The MHA received media coverage the week of May 9 on an upcoming implicit bias training requirement and extending Medicaid coverage to 12 months postpartum.