Crain’s Grand Rapids published a story Feb. 22 about the decision by the Kalamazoo-based cooperative air ambulance program between Bronson Healthcare and Ascension Borgess Hospital to end flights later this year. MHA CEO Brian Peters is quoted in the story, speaking to the general industry trend of hospitals and health systems reviewing infrastructure to evaluate what service lines can remain viable into the future.
“Globally speaking, this is really an extension of this broader issue of what is the appropriate infrastructure that we need to serve the public going forward,” said Peters.
Members with any questions regarding media requests should contact John Karasinski at the MHA.
The MHA has new, updated signage available for MHA members to order at no cost to help hospitals comply with the requirement from Public Acts 271 and 272 of 2023 that hospitals display signage informing individuals they may be subject to higher financial penalties if they assault a healthcare worker or volunteer. With the help of MHA Endorsed Business Partner AMN Healthcare Language Services, translated versions in Spanish and Arabic are also now available. The deadline to have signage posted is March 5, 2024.
Members are asked to coordinate orders within a hospital and/or health system to increase the efficiency of the ordering process and printing. Larger, bulk orders are preferred compared to multiple orders from separate departments within the same organization.
As a reminder, the MHA supported the legislation signed into law by Gov. Whitmer last December as a positive step towards ensuring violence against healthcare workers is not tolerated. The MHA continues to work on more opportunities to protect healthcare workers from violence in the workplace and improving the recruitment, retention and training of healthcare workers.
Members with questions about ordering workplace posters may contact John Karasinski at the MHA. Members with questions about the new laws and legislative activity should contact Adam Carlson or Elizabeth Kutter at the MHA. Members interested in learning more about AMN Language Services should contact Eric Glaser, regional sales director.
The MHA Service Corporation (MHASC) board focused its Feb. 7 meeting on supporting the MHA Strategic Action Plan priorities to address workforce support and innovation, viability, behavioral health improvement, health equity and more. The board …
Registration is 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. The daylong event is geared toward the …
The MHA Keystone Center recently published an online learning module series to support hospitals and health systems in establishing and maintaining a health equity program compliant with new requirements from The Joint Commission and …
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services added two new Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes for administration of monoclonal antibodies (Nirsevimab) for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), for dates of service on and after Oct. …
Registration is open for the 2024 MHA Human Resources Conference, scheduled for March 5, 2024 at the ACH Hotel Marriott University Area, Lansing. Attending the conference provides human resource (HR) professionals with an opportunity …
The February edition of Trustee Insights, the monthly digital package from the American Hospital Association (AHA), includes articles on artificial intelligence (AI) and philanthropy. There is no question that artificial intelligence will fundamentally transform healthcare. It …
“Last Monday, two lawsuits were filed that strike at a fundamental challenge facing the U.S. health system …
The issue is this: is a health system’s liable when its consolidation activities result in higher prices for services provided communities and employers in communities where they operate? Is there a direct causal relationship between a system’s consolidation activities and their prices, and how should alleged harm be measured and remedied? …
Healthcare organizations and their trade groups can no longer defend against lack of transparency by defaulting to the complexity of our supply chains and payment systems. They’re excuses. The realities of generative AI and interoperability assure information driven healthcare that’s publicly accessible and inclusive of prices, costs, outcomes and business practices. In the process, the public’s interest will heighten and lawsuits will increase. …”
The daylong event is geared toward the specific needs of hospital communicators. This year’s retreat offers a chance to network and learn from peers across the state and hear from experts for a deep dive into skills that are valuable for seasoned and new professionals.
Topics on the agenda will cover artificial intelligence, behavioral health, the healthcare workforce and internal communications. These issues relate to communicator skill development and MHA priorities, which are driven by the health system and hospital leaders that comprise the MHA Board of Trustees.
This event is designed specifically for professionals working in public relations, communications, media relations, marketing and community relations within Michigan hospitals. Members of these professions are encouraged to register and participate.
The registration fee is $35 per person. Breakfast, refreshments and lunch will be provided. Please register by April 25 to attend the retreat.
Members with questions regarding registration should contact Kennedy Walters at the MHA. Questions regarding the retreat should be directed to John Karasinski at the MHA.
MHA CEO Brian Peters speaks with LLoyd Jackson as part of the WJR Live in Lansing broadcast.
MHA CEO Brian Peters appeared on Detroit’s WJR 760 AM’s JR’ Morning with Guy Gordon, Jamie Edmonds, and Lloyd Jackson’s “Live from Lansing” broadcast Jan. 25 as part of the station’s annual coverage of legislative and policy issues facing the state the morning after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address. The MHA sponsored the program, with the broadcast hosted at the Courtyard by Marriott Lansing Downtown.
As part of the program lineup, Peters spoke with Gordon, Edmonds and Jackson about the state of hospitals and the many challenges they face, including the healthcare workforce, behavioral health and prescription drug affordability. Other notable interviewees during the event included Whitmer; Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt (R-Lawton), House Minority Leader Matt Hall (R-Richland Township), Rep. Matt Koleszar (D-Plymouth) and Sandy Baruah, president and CEO, Detroit Regional Chamber.
The State of the State address the previous evening primarily focused on 2023 policy achievements achieved by the first Democratic Legislature in 40 years and shared several policy proposals focused on lowering costs for Michiganders, improving education and strengthening economic development. One specific item mentioned by Whitmer relevant to hospitals is the intention to make the first two years of community college tuition-free for every high school graduate. Doing so would remove any financial barrier that may prevent students from pursuing healthcare degree, certificate and credentialing programs at community colleges. This policy item has been a solution offered by the MHA since last year to address nursing shortages.
As a sponsor of the event, the MHA developed a 60-second message for airing before and during the broadcast. Members with questions should contact John Karasinski at the MHA.
The MHA received media coverage since Jan. 4 related to hospital cybersecurity, proposed legislation mandating hospital nurse staffing ratios and maternal health. Below is a collection of headlines from around the state, which include interviews with MHA CEO Brian Peters.
The MHA received media coverage over the holidays during the weeks of Dec. 18, Dec. 25 and Dec. 31. Topics covered include the healthcare workforce, the MHA Keystone Center, air ambulance services and a review of 2023.
MHA Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer Ruthanne Sudderth spoke with Crain’s Detroit Business about registered apprenticeship programs.
Below is a collection of headlines from around the state, which include interviews with MHA CEO Brian Peters; Ruthanne Sudderth, senior vice president and chief strategy officer, MHA; and Sarah Scranton, vice president, safety & quality and executive director, MHA Keystone Center.
The MHA received media coverage the week of Dec. 11 related to post-secondary nurse degree programs and telehealth. Below is a collection of headlines from around the state, which include an interview with MHA CEO Brian Peters.
Gov. Whitmer signs House Bills 4520 and 4521 that increase the penalties for assaulting a healthcare worker or volunteer.
The MHA received media coverage the week of Dec. 4 on a new law signed by Gov. Whitmer that increase the penalties for assaulting a healthcare worker or volunteer, as well as stories on expanded nursing education opportunities and proposed Medicaid rate increases. The coverage includes quotes from MHA CEO Brian Peters and MHA Executive Vice President Laura Appel.
Below is a collection of headlines from around the state.
The MHA received media coverage the weeks of Nov. 20 and Nov. 27 regarding nurse staffing in hospitals and an Upper Peninsula healthcare provider talent survey. The coverage includes quotes from MHA CEO Brian Peters.
Below is a collection of headlines from around the state.
