Tag: Mackinac Policy Conference

Michigan Hospital Leaders Discuss Key Healthcare Issues at Mackinac Policy Conference

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Healthcare leaders from across the state joined Rich Helppie, host of The Common Bridge Podcast, May 27 at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference to discuss key healthcare issues impacting Michigan hospitals and the communities they serve.

The latest round of published interviews include:

Conversation covered healthcare affordability, state and federal policy priorities, efforts to strengthen Michigan’s healthcare talent pipeline and more.

Full interviews are available across MiCare Champion Cast streaming platforms (Apple Podcasts, Spotify and SoundCloud), with video available on the MHA’s YouTube channel.

The MHA will continue to publish Mackinac Policy Conference interviews as they are available. Members with questions may contact John Karasinski at the MHA.

Michigan Hospital Leaders Discuss Key Healthcare Issues at Mackinac Policy Conference

Member News

Healthcare leaders from across the state joined Rich Helppie, host of The Common Bridge Podcast, May 27 at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference to discuss key healthcare issues impacting Michigan hospitals and the communities they serve.

The first round of interviews published, include:

Conversation covered healthcare affordability, state and federal policy priorities, Medicaid changes, rural health issues, workforce support, advancements in healthcare technology and more.

Full interviews are available across MiCare Champion Cast streaming platforms (Apple Podcasts, Spotify and SoundCloud), with video available on the MHA’s YouTube channel.

The MHA will continue to publish Mackinac Policy Conference interviews as they are available. Members with questions may contact John Karasinski at the MHA.

Media Roundup: Mackinac Policy Conference

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During the Mackinac Policy Conference MHA CEO Brian Peters sat down with leaders across the state to discuss advancing more collaborative, affordable and outcomes-driven care across Michigan.

Peters joined Paula Cunningham, Michael Patrick Shiels and Rep. Kathy Schmaltz (R-Jackson) on Michigan’s Big Show on iHeartRadio to discuss the important role family caregivers play as extensions of healthcare teams.

During the interview, Peters and Rep. Schmaltz discussed legislation she introduced to alleviate the financial burden family caregivers face through a tax credit. Peters emphasized that when caregivers are prepared and supported, patients are more likely to recover safely at home, which ultimately improves healthcare costs for everyone.

In addition, Peters joined the A Healthier Michigan podcast to discuss the shift away from the traditional fee-for-service reimbursement model, which pays for the volume of care provided, and moving toward value-based care that rewards better patient outcomes.

Throughout the interview, Peters stressed that meaningful progress requires stronger collaboration and shared accountability to improve patient care while making healthcare more affordable and accessible.

Members with questions regarding media requests should contact Elise Gonzales at the MHA.