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CE Credits Available for Maternal Health Quality Improvement Modules

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Continuing education (CE) credits are now available for obstetric teams that complete the Michigan Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (MI AIM) virtual modules.

The approximately three-hour series consists of the following modules:

MI AIM Collaborative Orientation

Focuses on criteria for each program year by highlighting requirements for birthing hospital participation, data collection and reporting, and quality improvement implementation.

MI AIM Data Overview

Walks through the KeyMetrics system, how to navigate the pages within the dashboard, filter between hospital, region and state data, and interpret data and graphs.

Fundamentals of Quality Improvement

Provides an exploration of the Quality Improvement Model, the Plan, Do, Study, Act cycle, instructions on conducting a GAP analysis and for crafting SMART goals.

MI AIM designed these modules for data personnel, quality improvement practitioners and program managers responsible for tracking hospital participation in MI AIM. The National Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) created modules specifically for clinical teams implementing AIM patient safety bundles.

Staff at birthing hospitals in Prosperity Region 10 are eligible to receive $25 gift cards for completing one of the courses. Participants must fill out an attestation survey to receive a gift card. Members with questions about the modules or CE credits may reach out to Naomi Rosner at the MHA Keystone Center.

MHA Monday Report Aug. 18, 2025

Member News, Monday Report

CMS Releases FY 2026 LTCH Prospective Payment System Final Rule

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a final rule to update the Medicare fee-for-service long-term care hospital (LTCH) prospective payment system for fiscal year (FY) 2026. Specifically, the …

MHA Keystone Center and MI AIM Announce Recipients of Maternal Health Education Grant

The MHA Keystone Center, in collaboration with the Michigan Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (MI AIM), recently announced a partnership with UnitedHealthcare to offer $25,000 grants to birthing hospitals in Michigan to purchase equipment …

CMS Releases FY 2026 Final Rule for Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a final rule to update the Medicare fee-for-service prospective payment system for inpatient rehabilitation facilities for fiscal year (FY) 2026. Key provisions include: …

Keckley Report

Health Industry Notoriety is a Two-Edged Sword: Four Considerations as the Mid-Term Elections Near

“Keeping track of all things healthcare is a formidable task.  Last week’s news is no exception: …

These events and actions illustrate the administration’s “flood the zone” strategy and its propensity to dictate news cycles in media coverage. They also reflect the ubiquitous role played by healthcare in our society as an employer and economic engine.

Collectively, they appear to cast the industry in a negative light reinforcing populist’ suspicions about affordability, price transparency, corporatization and cost-containment. And they lend to growing disfavor among lawmakers, employers and critics. …”

Paul Keckley, Aug. 10, 2025

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  • Registration is open for the 2025 MHA Communications Retreat from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at the Henry Center for Executive Development in Lansing.
  • In the latest episode of the MiCare Champion Cast, MHA CEO Brian Peters and MHA Board Chair Bill Manns, president and CEO, Bronson Healthcare, explore what’s top of mind in healthcare as the 2025-2026 program year kicks off.

MHA Keystone Center and MI AIM Announce Recipients of Maternal Health Education Grant

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The MHA Keystone Center, in collaboration with the Michigan Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (MI AIM), recently announced a partnership with UnitedHealthcare to offer $25,000 grants to birthing hospitals in Michigan to purchase equipment for obstetric staff education.

A total of 16 applications were submitted by birthing hospitals across the state, requesting funding for a range of educational tools such as simulation mannequins and hemorrhage carts to enhance clinical training.

The following birthing hospitals have been selected to receive funding:

  • Hurley Medical Center
  • Memorial Healthcare
  • MyMichigan Health Foundation
  • Trinity Health Ann Arbor

Members with questions should contact Naomi Rosner at the MHA Keystone Center.

Free Substance Use Disorder Technical Assistance Available

Member News, Patient Safety and Quality

The Michigan Opioid Partnership (MOP) is offering free, tailored technical assistance to help Michigan hospitals and healthcare providers improve care for patients with substance use disorders, whether they are implementing new protocols or strengthening existing ones.

Technical services include:

  • Peer-to-peer consultation with clinical experts.
  • Guidance on integrating peer recovery coaches.
  • Sample tools, templates and implementation resources.
  • Protocol review and feedback.
  • Flexible staff and residency trainings.

Trainings are flexible and can range from 15 to 60 minutes. The MOP team is available to join existing department or team meetings to provide a brief presentation or arrange a more formal standalone training.

MOP also offers online training videos that count toward the DEA 8-hour requirement on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.

Members with questions about the Michigan Opioid Partnership and the technical assistance may contact Naomi Rosner at the MHA Keystone Center.

 

MI AIM Opens Applications for $25,000 Grant for Participating Birthing Hospitals

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The Michigan Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (MI AIM) recently announced its partnership with United Healthcare to offer $25,000 to three birthing hospitals in Michigan to purchase equipment to support staff education.

All Michigan birthing hospitals participating in the MI AIM collaborative are invited to apply by July 1, 2025. Applicants must complete all required fields in the survey for consideration. Any submissions with unanswered fields will be considered incomplete and will not be scored.

The MHA Keystone Center will connect with applicants via email to confirm their award status.

Members with questions about the grant or eligibility may contact Naomi Rosner at the MHA Keystone Center.