MHA offices will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
News to Know – May 25, 2026
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News to Know – May 18, 2026
The MHA Person & Family Engagement Advisory Council (PFEAC) met May 14 to examine patient journey mapping, a method used to document and visualize the patient experience across healthcare touchpoints, from recognizing a health need through treatment and ongoing care. PFEAC members and the MHA Health Access & Community Impact Council are collaborating to identify where patients may feel disconnected during the care process and explore opportunities to strengthen connections with healthcare providers and community partners to improve patient and family wellbeing. Questions about the council can be directed to Erin Steward.- Hospitals paid under the Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment System must submit a calendar year 2025 occupational mix survey to the Medicare Administrative Contractor by June 30. Survey results will be used to adjust the Medicare wage index for fiscal years 2028, 2029 and 2030. Members may contact the MHA health finance team for educational resources.
- Applicable laboratories, including hospital outreach laboratories, must report private payer data under the Protecting Access to Medicare Act from Jan. 1 through June 30, 2025, during the reporting window open through July 31, 2026. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires submission through its Enterprise Portal. Reported data will be used to develop 2027 Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule rates, with possible payment reductions of up to 15% for certain tests. Additional CMS reporting resources are available online. Members with questions may contact the MHA health finance team.
News to Know – May 4, 2026
- The MHA membership will convene in person for the MHA Annual Membership Meeting June 24–26. The event will feature an outstanding lineup of experts discussing key topics, including public perception and affordability. Members are encouraged to register by May 22 to attend this memorable event. Members with questions may contact the MHA or call (517) 323-3443.
- The American Hospital Association (AHA) is accepting applications for the 2027 AHA Foster G. McGaw Prize through May 5. The prize recognizes health delivery organizations that demonstrate alignment between community health needs and co-designed programs. One winner and up to three finalists will be recognized at the 2027 AHA Leadership Summit. Members improving community health and well-being through leadership and community partnerships are encouraged to apply. Members interested in learning more are encouraged to visit the AHA website. Those with questions may contact the AHA.
News to Know – April 20, 2026
- Applications are being accepted for the 2026-27 MHA Excellence in Governance Fellowship for hospital and health system trustees. Between October 2026 and June 2027, fellows will meet in person three times at the MHA headquarters in Okemos and participate in virtual sessions. More than 100 trustees have graduated from this unique program, and they all speak highly of it. Questions about the fellowship can be directed to Erin Steward at the MHA.
- MHA Endorsed Business Partner SmarterDx is hosting the webinar “Making the Case for AI-Powered CDI” May 7 at 1 p.m. ET in partnership with ACDIS. The webinar features Allison Van Doren, RN, JM, CCDS, CDIP, AVP revenue cycle, CDI, Jefferson Health; and Joshua Geleris, MD, co-founder and chief product officer, SmarterDx. Members are encouraged to register to learn how Jefferson Health implemented AI-assisted chart review across 32 hospitals to strengthen documentation capture and support CDI teams. Members with questions may contact Rob Wood at the MHA.
News to Know – April 13, 2026
The MHA will host a Health Access and Community Impact Office Hours session April 29 from noon to 12:45 p.m. ET, featuring Michigan 211. The session will highlight regional trends and emerging community needs based on call volume, demographics and service requests, helping inform care coordination and resource navigation efforts. Members with questions may contact Ewa Panetta at the MHA.
News to Know – April 6, 2026
- MHA Endorsed Business Partner i2G Systems is hosting the webinar Pathway to Prevention April 22 from 11 a.m. to noon ET. Guest speaker, Jeff McDole, chief product officer at i2G Systems, will review a recent case study on how properly aligning safety and security policies, procedures and technology helped prevent a workplace violence incident and explore solutions to support sustained security performance in healthcare facilities. Members are encouraged to register or contact Rob Wood at the MHA with questions.
- The American Hospital Association (AHA) is accepting applications for the 2027 AHA Foster G. McGaw Prize. The prize recognizes health delivery organizations that demonstrate alignment between community health needs and co-designed programs. One winner and up to three finalists will be recognized at the 2027 AHA Leadership Summit. Members improving community health and well-being through leadership and community partnerships are encouraged to apply. Members interested in learning more are encouraged to visit the AHA website. Those with questions may contact the AHA.
News to Know – March 16, 2026
- The MHA membership will convene in person for the MHA Annual Membership Meeting June 24–26. The annual meeting will feature an outstanding lineup of experts discussing key topics, including public perception and affordability. Members are encouraged to register by May 22 to attend this memorable event. Members with questions may contact the MHA or call (517) 323-3443.
- MHA Endorsed Business Partner CyberForce|Q is hosting the Navigating AI’s Impact on Cyber Hygiene webinar March 25 from noon-1 p.m. ET. This session will include insights from Doug Copley, chief information security officer, AtlantiCare Health System, who will explore what effective cyber hygiene looks like in an AI‑powered environment, going beyond traditional best practices to address emerging risks. Members are encouraged to register or contact Rob Wood at the MHA with questions.
News to Know – Feb. 23, 2026
Join MHA Endorsed Business Partner SmarterDx for the webinar From Policy to Your Playbook: Turning Rural Health Transformation Programs into Actionable Steps, Feb. 26 from 1 – 2 p.m. ET. This session will provide insights into federal and state Rural Health Transformation initiatives that are unlocking meaningful funding and help healthcare leaders translate policy language into action they can take for their organizations. Members with questions may contact Rob Wood at the MHA.
News to Know – Feb. 16, 2026
- The deadline to submit a request for proposals to the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity Workforce Development (LEO-WD) for the State Apprenticeship Expansion (SAE) 2026 grant program is Feb. 18. SAE 2026 will prioritize already approved U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Programs that address talent shortages in critical non-infrastructure occupations, including Health and Human Services. Members with questions should contact LEO-Apprenticeship@michigan.gov.
- The MHA Keystone Center and MHA Endorsed Business Partner (EBP) Tarian will host the webinar The Four Myths of Workplace Violence and the Aggression Cycle You Can’t Afford to Ignore 11 a.m. – noon ET on March 4. Attendees are encouraged to register for this free event to gain valuable insights during the interactive webinar discussion. This is open to MHA members and non-members, healthcare professionals and leaders, security personnel and anyone responsible for creating a safe, empathetic and resilient workplace culture. Members with questions may contact Rob Wood at the MHA.
- MHA offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 16 in observance of Presidents’ Day.
News to Know – Feb. 1, 2026
- The MHA recently created a dedicated newsroom webpage Hospitals Help, highlighting stories from member hospitals across Michigan and their community benefit efforts. The collection showcases how hospitals support patients, families and communities through programs, partnerships and services that advance care, wellness and quality of life statewide. Members with questions or who would like to submit stories may contact Lucy Ciaramitaro at the MHA.
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