The MHA received media coverage the week of July 15 on healthcare priorities in Michigan, the state budget and the intersection between public health and healthcare.
Hillsdale Hospital published an episode of the Rural Health Rising podcast July 18 featuring an interview with MHA CEO Brian Peters discussing the state of healthcare in Michigan and efforts underway to support rural hospitals.
“We have to really focus on the right strategies – the right tactics – to make sure we can continue providing access to care for all rural Michiganders,” said Peters. “It’s really an honor to be a part of that journey.”
Laura Appel, Executive Vice President, Government Relations and Public Policy, MHA, was also featured as a guest on Hillsdale’s podcast July 11 discussing the fiscal year 2025 state budget.
“The passage [of the state budget] is a culmination of many months,” said Appel. “The big thing we got is direct funding for hospitals to have peer recovery coaches to help people who have substance use issues that come to the ED or into the hospital for any reason.”
Lauren LaPine, Senior Director, Legislative and Public Policy, MHA, was featured July 16 in a story from Model D and Flintside exploring how collaboration between hospitals and public health partners benefits Michigan communities.
“Public health and hospitals working in tandem really protects and promotes community health,” said LaPine. “Public health focuses on prevention while hospitals focus on health intervention.”
Members with any questions regarding media requests should contact John Karasinski at the MHA.