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Medical Debt Bills Advance, House Hears Behavioral Health Testimony

Kennedy Walters June 26, 2026 No Comments

Several healthcare-related bills advanced in the Michigan Legislature during the week of June 22, including legislation addressing medical debt collections and behavioral health screenings. The Michigan House voted in support...

Behavioral Health Screening Legislation Advances

Kennedy Walters June 12, 2026 No Comments

The House Health Policy Committee advanced legislation addressing preadmission screening assessments for behavioral health patients, as other healthcare bills advanced in the legislature during the week of June 8. The...

House Budget Proposal Advances; Other Hospital Bills See Action

Kennedy Walters April 17, 2026 No Comments

Several healthcare bills, including mandatory nurse overtime, medical debt collections, prescribed pediatric extended care facilities and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) budget, saw action in the legislature during the week of April 13....

Medical Debt Legislation Clears Senate, MHA-Supported Bills Advance in the House

Kennedy Walters March 13, 2026 No Comments

Legislation addressing medical debt collection processes and hospital financial assistance policies passed the Michigan Senate, while the House of Representatives moved MHA-supported bills during the week of March 9. The Senate voted in support...

Healthcare Bills Advance in Michigan Legislature

Kennedy Walters March 6, 2026 No Comments

Several healthcare-related bills advanced in the Michigan Legislature during the week of March 2, including proposals addressing medical debt, liability protections, organ donation incentives and workforce shortages. The Senate Finance...

Governor Whitmer Delivers Final State of the State Address

Kennedy Walters February 27, 2026 No Comments

Gov. Whitmer delivered her final State of the State address Feb. 25 before a joint session of the Michigan House of Representatives and Senate, outlining priorities for the remainder of...

MHA Monday Report Jan. 26, 2026

Kennedy Walters January 26, 2026 No Comments

House Appropriations Committee Hears RHTP Testimony, IMLC Bill Advances The Michigan House Appropriations Committee heard testimony on federal funding awarded through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), and legislation to...

Legislative Policy Panel Hears Legislative Updates

Kennedy Walters January 23, 2026 No Comments

The MHA Legislative Policy Panel met virtually Jan. 21 to develop recommendations on legislative and policy issues impacting Michigan hospitals. The meeting began with guest speakers from the Michigan Chamber...

Medical Debt Legislation Introduced, Maternal and Behavioral Health Bills Clear Senate

Kennedy Walters July 11, 2025 No Comments

Legislation addressing medical debt was introduced in the Michigan Senate June 26. The bipartisan three-bill package, Senate Bills (SB) 449, 450 and 451, codify the existence of hospital financial assistance...

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