Combating the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): Week of Nov. 15
Michigan is once again among the states with the highest numbers of COVID-19 cases in the nation, with the New York Times reporting that Michigan and Minnesota lead the country in cases per capita. On Nov. 19, there were 3,424 adults hospitalized with confirmed cases of COVID-19, in addition to …
Out-of-state Licensure Provider Exemption to Expire Jan. 11
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs has provided a 30-day notice that the out-of-state licensure provider exemption will no longer be in effect as of Jan. 11, 2022. The MHA worked with the state to develop this provision effective March 16, 2020, and to keep it in effect since …
Medicare Premiums and Deductibles Announced for 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently announced that the Medicare Part A deductible for inpatient hospital services will increase by $72 in calendar year 2022 to $1,556. The Part A daily coinsurance amounts …
Webinar Offered to Apprise Providers on Transgender Issues in Healthcare
Transgender and gender nonconforming individuals deal with many common fears that can be debilitating. Healthcare providers need to understand the obstacles that this population faces to improve medical care for their patients. The MHA Health Foundation Transgender Healthcare Dignity Model …
Prepare Now for March Application Period of State Loan Repayment Program
Applications for the 2022 Michigan State Loan Repayment Program will be accepted from March 7-11 through the File Transfer Application System. Providers should create an account in the system as soon as possible, but should not upload their MSLRP application documents before March 7. …
Trustee Insights Edition Highlights Workforce Trends
The latest edition of Trustee Insights, the monthly digital package from the American Hospital Association, is now available. This month’s issue includes a report on the latest forces and trends affecting healthcare human resources, including education, training and the evolving practice …
Headline Roundup: Week of Nov. 15 for COVID-19 in Michigan
The MHA has been actively fielding and responding to media requests related to the growth in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, hospital capacity and healthcare workforce sustainability. …
The Keckley Report
The KFF Employer Health Benefits Survey: An Accurate but Incomplete Picture
“Last Wednesday, Kaiser Family Foundation released its 2021 Employer Health Benefits Survey—the 23rd in the series. …
“The KFF researchers note that changes in employer benefits participation are ‘unchanged’ but noticeable trends suggest changes ahead.”
Paul Keckley, Nov. 15, 2021
News to Know
- The MHA Monday Report will not be published Nov. 29, but timely news will continue to be posted in the MHA Newsroom prior to publication of the Dec. 6 edition of Monday Report.
- The MHA will offer a webinar on Unemployment Compensation and Vaccine Mandates at 10 a.m. EST Dec. 9.
- The MHA will host a free webinar from noon to 12:45 p.m. EST Dec. 9 to review new requirements from The Joint Commission on workplace violence that take effect in January.
The Michigan House and Senate took up multiple pieces of legislation impacting hospitals during the week of June 14. The full Senate voted in favor of legislation to modernize the scope of practice for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), and policy committees addressed legislation to create systems of care for time-sensitive emergencies, regulate pharmacy benefit managers and clarify reciprocity for Canadian health professional licensure.