Earned Sick Time Act Officially Enacted
Earned Sick Time Act Officially EnactedThe Michigan Legislature held a late-night session Feb. 20 that ultimately led to amending the Earned Sick Time Act set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Feb. 21. Multiple amendments were made to …
Senate Introduces 340B Hospital Protections; MHA Testifies on IMLC
The Senate introduced MHA-driven legislation protecting the 340B program and the House Health Policy Committee heard testimony on the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) legislation during the week of Feb. 17. The Senate introduced Senate …
Virtual Training Offered Feb. 26 for FY 2022 Medicaid DSH Audit
Virtual Training Offered Feb. 26 for FY 2022 Medicaid DSH AuditMyers and Stauffer LC, Michigan’s contractor for the federally mandated Medicaid disproportionate share hospitals (DSH) audits, encourages hospital staff to register and participate in the upcoming Michigan-specific virtual training at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 26. MHA …
A Healthier Future Starts with the Heart
A Healthier Future Starts with the HeartAmerican Heart Month serves as a significant health observance, which shines a light on the critical work Michigan hospitals are doing to improve heart health and patient safety. As Chief Medical Officer at the MHA, it is my honor to speak with …
Keckley Report
Will the Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare Design a Fix?
“If the passage of the Affordable Care Act was a tipping point for healthcare in 2010, the election result in 2024 is no less. In response, AHA is leaning into its Coalition to Strengthen America’s Health Care (CSAH) for help with advertising and advocacy.
CSAH was created by AHA, the Catholic Health Association, Federation of American Hospitals and others “to strengthen Americans’ access to 24/7 care.” Its Honor Roll includes most state hospital associations, all major national associations and several suppliers. Its priorities are “Defending Medicare, Funding Rural Health, Protecting Access to Care, Supporting the Workforce, and Protect Medicaid for American Families.” Perhaps a sixth within its reach could be added:” Fix the Health System” recognizing for some that’s a bridge too far. …
Whether the Coalition to Strengthen America’s Healthcare is inclined to be the facilitator that designs a fix is also unclear: its primary focus today is protecting hospitals. While understandable, it’s regrettable since the vast majority of hospitals view stewardship and the greater good as their calling and recognize the need for a systemic fix.
But what’s clear is that a fix is urgently needed to address affordability, accessibility and effectiveness systematically before it’s too late.”
News to Know
MHA in the News
The Detroit News published an op-ed Feb. 19 from MHA CEO Brian Peters expressing the importance of protecting the Medicaid program from any potential federal funding cuts. Peters highlighted the high number of people supported …
Executive Budget Supports Healthcare, Other Legislative Action
MHA CEO Report — The State of Healthcare