MHA Monday Report Feb. 5, 2024

MHA Monday Report

Registration Open for 2024 Healthcare Leadership Academy

Registration is open for the popular MHA Healthcare Leadership Academy program scheduled for March 13-15 and May 1-2. Delivered in partnership with Executive Core and Grand Valley State University for the past 11 years, two …


MDHHS Issues RFP for Peer Navigator Pilot Project

The Michigan Department for Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to enhance support for pregnant and postpartum individuals facing substance use disorder. The Peer Navigator Pilot Project aims to …


Michigan State Loan Repayment Program Application Period Opens

The Michigan State Loan Repayment Program is now accepting applications through April 30. MSLRP assists employers in attracting and retaining medical, dental and mental healthcare providers in underserved communities by providing loan repayment. Healthcare …


Paxlovid Emergency Use Authorization Ends March 8

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration updated the Paxlovid Emergency Use Authorization, allowing Paxlovid that is currently in U.S. distribution to remain authorized for use through the labeled or extended expiration date, or …


MDHHS Release Medicaid Reimbursement Proposed Policy

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recently released a proposed policy to establish additional Medicaid reimbursement for certain medically necessary drugs and therapeutics when provided in the inpatient hospital setting. The policy, …


SAMHSA Issues Final Rule on OUD Treatment

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) issued a final rule Jan. 31 updating regulations for Opioid Treatment Programs and standards for treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD). These rules make permanent …


The Keckley Report

Paul KeckleyThe Three In-bound Truth Bombs set to Explode in U.S. Healthcare

“Truth bombs are falling in U.S. healthcare. They’re well-documented and financed. They take no prisoners and exact mass casualties.

Most healthcare organizations default to comfortable defenses. That’s not enough. Cyberwarfare, precision-guided drones and dirty bombs require a modernized defense. Lacking that, the system will be a commoditized public utility for most in 15 years.”

Paul Keckley, Jan. 29, 2024


News to Know

  • MHA-member physician residents are encouraged to save the date for GME Capitol Day, scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, at the MHA Capital Advocacy Center.
  • MHA-member communications professionals are encouraged to save the date for this year’s MHA Communications Retreat, scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at the Henry Center for Executive Development in Lansing.

Michigan State Loan Repayment Program Application Period Opens

The Michigan State Loan Repayment Program (MSLRP) is now accepting applications through April 30. MSLRP assists employers in attracting and retaining medical, dental and mental healthcare providers in underserved communities by providing loan repayment. Healthcare providers are required to work full time in healthcare shortage areas for two consecutive years at an eligible nonprofit practice to qualify for the educational loan forgiveness. Those selected will receive up to $300,000 in tax-free educational loan repayment over a ten-year period.

Top priority will be given to applicants who fit in to one of the following categories:

  • Behavioral Health Providers
  • Inpatient Pediatric Psychiatrists
  • Physicians Assistants
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Northern Obstetric Service Providers
  • Workers in Genesee County

Applications should be completed through the File Transfer Application System. Members are encouraged to apply early, as awards will be given on a rolling basis until applications exhaust program funds.

Members with questions may contact Lauren LaPine at the MHA.

MHA Monday Report Feb. 27, 2023

MHA Monday Report

MiCare Champions Healthcare Advocates

The MHA continues to utilize public healthcare ambassadors, referred to as MiCare Champions, to advocate for public policy needs for Michigan hospitals and health systems. The MiCareMatters campaign originally launched in 2017 with the aim …


State Loan Repayment Program Application Period Begins

Applications for the 2023 Michigan State Loan Repayment Program (MSLRP) will be accepted from March 6-31 through the File Transfer Application System. Providers are strongly encouraged to create an account in the system before starting the application period. The MSLRP assists employers in the recruitment …


Feb. 28 Virtual Training for FY 2020 Medicaid DSH Audit

Myers and Stauffer LC, Michigan’s contractor for the federally mandated Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) audits, encourages hospital staff to participate in the upcoming virtual training at 10 a.m. Feb. 28. Hospital staff are also …


CHAMPS Registration Required for Medicaid Doula Services

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services will reimburse for doula services provided to individuals covered by Medicaid beginning Jan. 1, 2023. Doula providers are required to be registered and approved on the …


The Keckley Report

TPaul Keckleyhe North Carolina Study of Hospital CEO Pay: An Incomplete Picture

“Last Wednesday, North Carolina Treasurer Dale Folwell released a report alleging 9 prominent North Carolina health systems overpaid their CEOs more than $1.75 billion from 2010 to 2021. …

The issue of CEO compensation is tricky for hospitals because the public’s unaware of how hospitals operate—7/24 serving all comers. In North Carolina, hospitals directly impact 8% of the state’s economy. Understandably, they pay attention to Exec Comp! The Treasurers Report should prompt discussion about the role of hospitals in the state and their future. It’s an incomplete picture. “

Paul Keckley, Feb. 20, 2023

State Loan Repayment Program Application Period Begins

Applications for the 2023 Michigan State Loan Repayment Program (MSLRP) will be accepted from March 6-31 through the File Transfer Application System. Providers are strongly encouraged to create an account in the system before starting the application period.

The MSLRP assists employers in the recruitment and retention of medical, dental and mental health primary care providers who continue to demonstrate their commitment to building long-term primary care practices in underserved communities designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas. Those selected will receive up to $300,000 in tax-free funds to repay their educational debt over a period of up to ten years of participation. Priority will be given to applications from:

  • Inpatient pediatric psychiatrists, physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
  • Genesee County applicants.
  • Obstetric service providers working in northern Michigan.

The review process has been updated for this application period. Providers and employers are strongly encouraged to read more about the review process in the Selection Criteria, Application Review and Final Phase Process section of the MSLRP website. For more information, contact Brittany Brookshire at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

Members with questions may contact Lauren LaPine at the MHA.