Violence Against Healthcare Workers Legislation Introduced
Violence Against Healthcare Workers Legislation IntroducedLegislation to address violence against healthcare workers was introduced June 3 in the Michigan House of Representatives. A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced House Bills 4532 – 4535 to address violence against healthcare workers …
MHA Provides Powerful Testimony on Federal Threats to Medicaid
The Senate Health Policy Committee held a nearly two-hour hearing June 4 on federal threats to Medicaid. The Senate Health Policy Committee heard from several healthcare stakeholders and members of the Protect MI Care Coalition …
MHA Testifies on Next of Kin Bills, Healthcare Legislation Advances
The MHA provided testimony to the House Judiciary Committee in support of next of kin care bills and healthcare legislation advanced during the week of June 2. House Bills 4418 – 4419, introduced by …
MHA Awards Peer Recovery Coach Grants
The MHA has granted funding to seven institutions to support the development or expansion of hospital-based peer recovery coach (PRC) programs. The funding will support the addition of 18 new hospital-based PRCs and expand treatment options for …
MDHHS Releases ALS Administrative Rules
MDHHS Releases ALS Administrative RulesThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recently introduced a new administrative rule requiring the reporting of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis cases across the state. The rule took effect May 15, making Michigan the …
Prioritizing a Culture of Safety — For Everyone in Healthcare
Prioritizing a Culture of Safety — For Everyone in HealthcareThe MHA proudly affirms our commitment to the safety and well-being of our patients AND healthcare workers. Which is why we are diligently working to address the alarming rise in violence against healthcare workers and continue to advocate for …
MHA CEO Report — Addressing Food and Housing Insecurity
MHA CEO Report — Addressing Food and Housing InsecurityI recently had the privilege of joining leaders from across the state to discuss the most pressing issues for Michiganders at the annual Detroit Regional Chamber Mackinac Policy Conference. Because our member hospitals and health systems are not only critical providers of care, but also major economic drivers, …
Keckley Report
Is the Public Losing Confidence in Hospitals?
“On May 24, the House of Representatives passed One Big Budget Bill that now heads to the Senate for its version this week. The stakes for hospitals are high as the House version includes $700 billion (10-year) Medicaid cuts that adversely impact lower and working-class households and most hospitals. …
These findings suggest the public holds a somewhat negative view of hospitals, especially among younger adults. The majority of U.S. adults think hospitals are not addressing community needs adequately and spending too much on executive pay. But they think hospitals are ‘less quilty’ of making ‘too much money’ than insurers.
Is the public losing confidence in its hospitals? Yes, but more for some than others, and responding requires more than better marketing.”
News to Know
News to KnowIn the latest episode of the MiCare Champion Cast, Lauren LaPine, senior director of legislative & public policy, MHA, joined to provide insight on how Michigan continues to experience issues with timely access to behavioral health services.