The MHA Service Corporation (MHASC) board held its final meeting of the 2024-2025 program year focused on supporting the MHA Strategic Action Plan priorities of protecting access, workforce support, strengthening cybercrime and cybersecurity policy, mental and behavioral health, and creating healthy communities. Members are encouraged to review the recent MHA CEO Report for more information on the association’s efforts to address these ongoing priorities.
The board was joined by Jason Slocum, CEO, i2G Systems, a Michigan-based electronic security technology service provider, for an overview of i2G’s Security Alignment Program. Their revolutionary integrated approach to security allows for hospitals and healthcare systems to measure how well public safety investments are performing against policies in real time. This encompasses a broad spectrum of services and technologies, ranging from access control, advanced surveillance, perimeter and outdoor areas, analytics, visitor/vendor management and emergency response systems. The partnership with i2G Systems aligns with the MHA’s priority to prevent workplace violence and keep healthcare workers, patients and visitors safe. Members may contact Ashtyn DeShais, account manager at i2G Systems to learn more.
The MHASC board had several appointments and reappointments, adding depth and breadth of expertise. The board welcomed new board members Brittany Bogan, associate COO, C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital & Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor; and Christopher Fulks, interim CEO at Lake Huron Medical Center, and regional CFO, Prime Healthcare, Garden City. Fulks also accepted a MHA Ludwig Community Benefit award.
The board affirmed the reappointments of Paul Karsten, CFO, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, as were the following individuals:
- Peter Marinoff, south region president, Munson Healthcare
- Andrea Poulopoulos, senior vice president, supply chain, Corewell Health
The board recognized outgoing board member Saju George, regional CEO, Prime Healthcare, and thanked him for continued service on the MHA Board of Trustees. The MHASC board also honored Ruthanne Sudderth, senior vice president and chief strategy officer, for providing strategic planning and oversight of the MHASC, including service as secretary of the board since 2023. Sudderth received a MHA Special Recognition Award and has moved on to a new opportunity outside of the MHA. The board welcomed Lindsay Peters, who will begin serving as vice president of the MHASC and board secretary in July.
The MHASC mission is to deliver innovative solutions that help improve value and performance through its Unemployment Compensation Program, Data Services and Endorsed Business Partner program. Visit the MHA Business Services webpage to learn more about resources available. Questions regarding the MHASC Board should be directed to Lindsay Peters at the MHA.
