Tag: GME

Medical Residents Highlight Workforce Needs During 2026 GME Capitol Day

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The MHA Graduate Medical Education (GME) Capitol Day welcomed nearly 30 physician residents from member hospitals to the MHA Capitol Advocacy Center offices May 6 for a day of meetings with members of the Michigan Legislature. Each group of residents met with a combination of lawmakers and legislative staff throughout the day, with conversations focusing on the importance of graduate medical education, physician residents in the healthcare continuum and Michigan’s future physician healthcare workforce talent pipeline. Residents also urged legislators to support bipartisan bills that protect healthcare workers from violence, in addition to Public Acts 271 and 272 of 2023.

Meetings were held in the Michigan Capitol, the Anderson House Office Building and the Senate Binsfeld Office Building.

Participating lawmaker offices included:

  • Representative Angela Witwer (D-Delta Township), Minority Vice Chair, Health Policy Committee
  • Senator Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield), Chair, Regulatory Affairs Committee
  • Senator Aric Nesbitt (R-Porter Township), Senate Minority Leader
  • Representative Jerry Neyer (R-Shepherd), Chair, Agriculture Committee

Residents used and shared with lawmakers an infographic that provides facts regarding GME.

Members with questions on GME and state legislation related to the healthcare workforce should contact the MHA advocacy team.

Violence Against Healthcare Workers Legislation Introduced

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Legislation to address violence against healthcare workers was introduced June 3 in the Michigan House of Representatives.

A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced House Bills (HB) 4532 – 4535 to address violence against healthcare workers in the state. The bills, sponsored by Representatives Natalie Price (D-Berkley), Matthew Bierlein (R-Vassar), Phil Green (R-Watertown Township) and Kara Hope (D-Holt), strengthen penalties for individuals that engage in violent behavior and actions towards staff and volunteers working within a healthcare setting. In addition to strengthening these penalties, the bills create an assisted outpatient treatment pathway for those who have engaged in violent behavior in a healthcare setting, who are experiencing mental and behavioral health issues – providing support and structure for individuals coping with a mental illness.

Resident physicians had the opportunity during the MHA Graduate Medical Education Advocacy Day May 21 to highlight the importance of bipartisan legislation that protects healthcare workers from violence and share information with legislators to advocate on this issue further. HBs 4532-4535 have been referred to the House Judiciary Committee for further consideration. The MHA has worked diligently with the bill sponsors to get this legislation introduced and looks forward to the continued movement of this initiative to promote the safety and well-being of Michigan’s healthcare workforce.

Members with additional questions should contact Elizabeth Kutter at the MHA.

MHA Monday Report May 26, 2025

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MHA Testifies in House Oversight Subcommittee, IMLC and AOT Legislation Passes Senate

The MHA provided testimony May 21 to the House Oversight Subcommittee on Public Health & Food Security on certain challenges related to behavioral health patients and the need for inpatient psychiatric beds across the state. …

Medical Residents Highlight Workforce Needs During 2025 GME Capitol Day

The MHA Graduate Medical Education (GME) Capitol Day welcomed more than 40 physician residents from a dozen member hospitals to the MHA Capitol Advocacy Center offices May 21 for a day of meetings with members …

MHA Keystone Center PSO to Hosts Two Safe Tables in June

The MHA Keystone Center Patient Safety Organization (PSO) will host two upcoming safe table events in June focused on cybersecurity risk management and regulatory inspections. These events offer healthcare leaders an opportunity to engage in …

Federal Agencies Pause Enforcement of 2024 Mental Health Parity Rule

The Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury recently announced that the 2024 final rule on the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act will not be enforced, following a legal …

MHA and DataGen to Host Upcoming Medicare Quality-Based Program Webinars

The MHA has partnered with DataGen to host two upcoming webinars focused on the Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) quality-based programs which can reduce hospital inpatient FFS payments by up to 6% based on performance. The webinars …

Today’s Students Are Tomorrow’s Workforce

The healthcare workforce has been a top priority for MHA’s members, an active pillar in the annual strategic action plan for several years. The healthcare profession is arguably one of the most rewarding career fields, leaving lasting impacts on communities. …

Keckley Report

The Winners and Losers in One Big Beautiful Bill

“This week, Republicans in the House will pass “One Big Beautiful Bill” they can forward to the Senate ahead of their self-imposed Memorial Day deadline. Its fate in the GOP controlled Senate is likely to be less partisan with a similar outcome: in some form, it will pass setting the stage for Campaign 2026 partisan posturing and continued chaos for most industries especially healthcare.  …

What’s clear is this: healthcare is suspected of widespread waste, poor performance and putting profits above patient care by lawmakers in DC, state capitals, non-healthcare business leaders and the majority of the public who think a shake-up is needed. Each organization in healthcare believes it operates for the greater good and delivers optimal value for funds received. The budgeting process prompts questions about who’s right.”

Paul Keckley, May 19, 2025

New to KnowNews to Know

  • MHA offices will be closed and no formal meetings will be scheduled May 26 in honor of Memorial Day.
  • The MHA is seeking dedicated leaders to serve on its committees, councils and task forces, with the call for participation open through June 2, 2025.

Lauren LaPineMHA in the News

The MHA received news coverage during the week of May 19 highlighted by stories related to Mental Health Awareness Month and the need to expand state psychiatric bed capacity. Lauren LaPine, senior director, legislative and …

Medical Residents Highlight Workforce Needs During 2025 GME Capitol Day

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Trinity physician residents pictured in the Anderson House Office Building.
Trinity Health physician residents pictured in the Anderson House Office Building.

The MHA Graduate Medical Education (GME) Capitol Day welcomed more than 40 physician residents from a dozen member hospitals to the MHA Capitol Advocacy Center offices May 21 for a day of meetings with members of the Michigan Legislature and their staffs. Each group of residents met with a combination of lawmakers and legislative staff throughout the day, with conversations focusing on the importance of graduate medical education, physician residents in the healthcare continuum and Michigan’s future physician healthcare workforce talent pipeline. Residents also urged legislators to support bipartisan bills that protects healthcare workers from violence, to accompany Public Acts 271 and 272 of 2023.

Meetings were held in the Michigan Capitol, the Anderson House Office Building and the Senate Binsfeld Office Building.

Participating lawmaker offices included:

  • Senator Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores), Chair, Health Policy Committee
  • Representative Rachelle Smit (R-Martin), Speaker Pro Tempore
  • Senator Sam Singh (D-East Lansing), Senate Majority Floor Leader
  • Representative Joe Aragona (R-Clinton Twp.), Chair, Regulatory Reform Committee

Residents used and shared with lawmakers an infographic that provides facts regarding GME.

Members with questions on GME and state legislation related to the healthcare workforce may contact Elizabeth Kutter at the MHA.