Tag: Sen. Roger Hauck

MHA Testifies on IMLC in House Health Policy

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The MHA testified in support of Senate Bill (SB) 303 during a hearing in the Michigan House Health Policy Committee June 11. The legislation would reinstate Michigan’s participation in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC).

Adam Carlson, senior vice president, advocacy, MHA, and Taylor Alpert, government relations manager, MHA, spoke to the importance of rejoining the compact, which allows physicians to more easily obtain licenses to practice across 40 other participating states. Carlson explained to the committee that Michigan has fallen out of the compact as of March 28, 2025, and urged lawmakers to act quickly to pass SB 303, sponsored by Sen. Roger Hauck (R-Mount Pleasant).

Alpert emphasized that without this legislation, Michigan physicians will lose the ability to efficiently obtain licensure in other compact states. This could limit their capacity to provide essential care through telehealth and in rural or border communities that serve patients across state lines. The MHA looks forward to the House Health Policy Committee voting on this legislation in the coming weeks.

Members with additional questions should contact Adam Carlson at the MHA.

Healthcare Legislation Advances in House, Senate

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Numerous healthcare bills including the Nurse Licensure Compact, Interstate Medical Licensure Compact and the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) budget advanced in the Michigan Legislature during the week of May 12.

House Bill (HB) 4246, sponsored by Rep. Phil Green (R-Millington), passed out of the House Health Policy Committee this week and will now move to the House Rules Committee for further consideration. HB 4246 adds Michigan to the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement and allows for nurses to practice in multiple states without the burden of applying for additional licenses. For Michigan, joining the Compact will help increase access to care, especially through telehealth services and support nurse recruitment and retention efforts. The MHA continues to support this legislation as it advances in the legislature.

Additionally, a bill to add Michigan back into the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact was introduced this week by Sen. Roger Hauck (R-Mount Pleasant). After formal introduction, Senate Bill (SB) 303 was sent to the Senate Health Policy Committee for further consideration. The MHA fully supports the re-enactment of Michigan in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact agreement.

Lastly, the MDHHS Appropriations Budget for fiscal year 2025-26 passed through the full Senate chamber. No significant hospital changes were made in this final Senate budget iteration after the bill was previously reported out of its subcommittee. The MHA’s priorities, including funding for Medicaid, the rural and obstetrical stabilization pools, peer recovery coaches and maternal health, were maintained. The MHA will continue to support these funding proposals and advocate for more resources dedicated to behavioral health and access.

Members with questions should contact Elizabeth Kutter at the MHA.