Tag: News to Know

News to Know – June 29, 2026

Member News

  • The MHA and Endorsed Business Partner (EBP) AMN Healthcare will host the webinar, “Maximizing Every Dollar: Using AI and Data to Strategically Plan Your Workforce and Eliminate Administrative Barriers” from 11 a.m. to noon ET July 15. The free webinar will explore how AI-driven insights and data strategies can strengthen workforce planning, improve decision-making and reduce administrative burden. Members are encouraged to register. Members may learn more on the AMN profile page or contact Ben Jones, regional vice president, AMN, for additional information. Members seeking information about the MHA’s EBP program may contact Rob Wood at the MHA.
  • MHA offices will close at noon July 2 and be closed July 3 in observance of Independence Day. No formal meetings will be scheduled July 3.
  • Due to the Independence Day holiday weekend, MHA Monday Report will not be published July 6. MHA Monday Report will then follow a biweekly publication schedule in July, with issues publishing July 13 and July 27. Member alerts and MHA Newsroom articles will continue to be published as needed to keep members informed of important news and advocacy updates.
  • A refreshed MHA.org will launch July 14, featuring improved navigation and an enhanced user experience to help members more easily access advocacy updates, news, events and resources. Additional information will be shared ahead of the launch. Members with questions may contact the MHA.

 

News to Know – June 22, 2026

Member News

The MHA and Endorsed Business Partner (EBP) AMN Healthcare will host the webinar, “Maximizing Every Dollar: Using AI and Data to Strategically Plan Your Workforce and Eliminate Administrative Barriers” from 11 a.m. to noon ET July 15. The free webinar will explore how AI-driven insights and data strategies can strengthen workforce planning, improve decision-making and reduce administrative burden. Members are encouraged to register. Members may learn more on the AMN profile page or contact Ben Jones, regional vice president, AMN, for additional information. Members seeking information about the MHA’s EBP program may contact Rob Wood at the MHA.

News to Know – June 8, 2026

Member News

The MHA recently launched Always Caring, Always Advancing, a new multi-year, statewide public affairs campaign highlighting the powerful stories of caregivers and patients across Michigan. The campaign reinforces hospitals as essential community anchors and economic drivers while showcasing the many ways Michigan hospitals advance access to care, innovation and community health. Members with questions may contact the MHA.

News to Know – June 1, 2026

Member News
  • Community Health Improvement Week is June 8-12. Members are encouraged to highlight how their organizations partner to improve the health and well-being of the communities they serve. The week provides an opportunity to showcase community impact and engage stakeholders. Members can explore American Hospital Association (AHA) resources for ideas and tools to amplify their efforts and watch for upcoming MHA communications spotlighting work across the state. Members with questions may contact Ewa Panetta at the MHA.
  • The May edition of Trustee Insights, the monthly digital resource from the American Hospital Association (AHA), explores essential traits that support meaningful board oversight, strategic insight and positive working relationships, as well as the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape and key actions trustees can take to strengthen governance. Each month, Trustee Insights features podcasts, videos, webinars and other resources focused on current issues affecting hospital and health system governance. Members with questions about MHA trustee resources or webinars may contact Erin Steward at the MHA.

News to Know – May 18, 2026

Member News
  • New to KnowThe 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

Member News
  • New to KnowThe 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

Member News

New to Know

  • 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 6, 2026

Member News
  • New to KnowMHA 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.