MHA Members Testify in House Judiciary Committee
MHA Members Testify in House Judiciary CommitteeSeveral MHA members testified June 13 to the House Judiciary Committee in support of legislation that would increase the fines for assaulting a healthcare professional or volunteer. House Bills 4520 and 4521 were introduced …
MHA Launches MI Hospital Careers Healthcare Career Campaign
MHA Launches MI Hospital Careers Healthcare Career CampaignMichigan hospital and education leaders joined forces June 8 to highlight the current state of Michigan’s healthcare workforce shortage and launch a campaign to expand interest in health careers in Michigan. The goal of the …
Webinar Reviews Medicare FFS Quality-based Programs
The MHA and Data Gen hosted June 14 the second webinar focused on the Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) quality-based programs to review the Medicare readmissions reduction program and hospital-acquired conditions reduction programs. The Medicare …
MDHHS Informs Hospitals on Medicare Crossover Files Issue
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recently notified hospitals about an issue with the Medicare crossover files from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that impacts CMS files from May …
New Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program
The Department of Health and Human Services launched a $15 million loan repayment program to recruit and retain clinicians who provide healthcare to children and adolescents. The Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program aims to …
MDHHS Releases REH Medicaid Reimbursement Final Policy
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recently released a final policy to establish Medicaid reimbursement for rural emergency hospitals (REHs) effective Jan. 1, 2023. The MDHHS reimburses REHs based on the existing …
Preceptor Training Available Through HRSA Grant
Michigan nurses have an opportunity to participate in preceptor training as part of a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention Clinical Faculty and Preceptor Academy grant awarded to Southern …
2023 Ludwig Nominee: Trinity Health Coalition Working to Prevent Youth Suicide
Since 1990, the MHA has honored member healthcare organizations working to enrich the overall welfare of their local communities through the Ludwig Community Benefit Award. This year, the MHA is excited to showcase all award nominees, …
The Keckley Report
Senate Finance Hearing on Hospital Consolidation: Political Theatre or Something More?
“Congress’ concern about consolidation in healthcare is broad-based. Pharmacy benefits managers and health insurers face similar scrutiny. Drug price control referenda have passed in several states and a federal cap was included in the Inflation Reduction Act. The reality is this: the entire U.S. health system is on trial in the court of public opinion for ‘careless disregard for affordability’. And hospitals are seen as part of the problem justifying consolidation as a defense mechanism. …
Sadly, this hearing is the latest evidence that the good will built by hospital heroics in the pandemic is now forgotten. It’s clear hospital consolidation is an issue that faces strong and increased headwinds with evidence mounting—accurate or not– showing more harm than good. …“
News to Know
- MHA offices will be closed and no formal meetings will be scheduled June 19 in honor of Juneteenth.
- MHA Endorsed Business Partner Medical Solutions’ Chief Nursing Officer, Patti Artley recently spoke with Becker’s Hospital Review to offer expert insight into the complex challenges facing nurses today and the proven strategies healthcare leaders must adopt to initiate lasting change.
- Medicare prospective payment system hospitals are reminded that the completed 2022 occupational mix survey is due to the Medicare Administrative Contractor on June 30, 2023.
MHA in the News
MHA in the NewsThe MHA received media coverage the week of June 12 regarding prescription drug costs, COVID-19 and behavioral health. MHA representatives appearing in published stories include CEO Brian Peters, Senior Vice President Sam Watson and Senior …