Trustee Forum Converts to Virtual
To expand access to critical information and discussion about the MHA’s 2022-2023 program year’s strategic action plan, the MHA Trustee Member Forum on Nov. 2 will be offered in a virtual format rather than in …
Crain’s Healthcare Leadership Summit Features MHA and Hospital Leaders
Crain’s Healthcare Leadership Summit Features MHA and Hospital LeadersThe Oct. 20 Crain’s 2022 Healthcare Leadership Summit featured speakers from the MHA and member hospitals in a series of panels on policy issues, labor force solutions and technology integration….
Strategic Action Planning Session with MHA Service Corporation Board
The MHA Service Corporation (MHASC) board focused on supporting MHA Strategic Action Plan priorities at the Oct. 13 planning session including addressing financial viability, workforce restoration & wellbeing, behavioral health improvements, health equity and …
MHA Podcast Details Upcoming Election
MHA Podcast Details Upcoming ElectionThe MHA released another episode of the MiCare Champion Cast, which features interviews with healthcare policy experts in Michigan on key issues that impact healthcare and the health of communities …
Recording Available for MHA Strategic Action Plan Review
The MHA hosted a virtual forum Oct. 18 reviewing the Strategic Action Plan that was approved by the MHA Board of Trustees in August. The forum discussed pressing challenges and opportunities facing healthcare, including workforce development …
MHA Race of the Week – Michigan Attorney General
MHA Race of the Week – Michigan Attorney GeneralThe MHA’s Race of the Week series highlights the most pivotal statewide races and ballot questions for Election 2022. The series will provide hospitals and healthcare advocates with the resources they need to make informed decisions on Election Day, including candidates’ views and background …
The Keckley Report
The Keckley ReportThe Lame Duck Session of Congress Will Not Be Lame for Healthcare
“Mid-mid-term election day is 22 days away. The “official end” of the Covid public health emergency has been delayed to January 11. The Federal Reserve is expected to increase its borrowing rate for the sixth time this year at its November meeting as it attempts to slow inflation and the stock market is under-water as year-end approaches. Regardless of the mid-term outcome and the state of the economy, healthcare will be prominent in the upcoming lame-duck Congress…”
Paul Keckley, Oct. 17, 2022
News to Know
- The last day to register online to vote in the Nov. 8 election is Oct. 24, 2022.
- The second gubernatorial debate is this Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. on the Oakland University campus between Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican candidate Tudor Dixon.
- Early in-person voting by absentee ballot at a clerk’s office remains available.
- Complimentary MI Vote Matters informational posters and the 2022 Candidate Guide are still available for MHA members.
MHA in the News
MHA in the News The MHA received media coverage on through a couple stories during the week of Oct. 17, including on the introduction of the Stop Nurse Shortages Act at the federal level and the latest MiCare Champion …
MHA Keystone Center Presents Annual Health Equity Summit
MHA Race of the Week – Michigan Supreme Court