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:
- Dominick Pallone, executive director, Michigan Association of Health Plans
- Dorrie Dils, president, CEO, Gift of Life Michigan
- Matt Elliott, founder, Blue Lake Ideas, chair emeritus, board of directors, Detroit Regional Chamber
Conversation covered healthcare affordability, state and federal policy priorities, the state’s evolving economic climate 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.