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Workforce Support and Growth Addressed by MHASC Board and HR Council

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The MHA Service Corporation (MHASC) board focused its Feb. 5 meeting on supporting the MHA Strategic Action Plan priorities to address workforce support, protecting access, mental and behavioral health, creating healthy communities, strengthening cybercrime/cybersecurity policy and more. The board was joined by Pat McCall, chief growth officer, and Steven Endsley, senior vice president workforce solutions, AMN Healthcare, an MHA Endorsed Business Partner (EBP). McCall and Endsley provided insights into how the healthcare workforce is transforming through innovative technologies and partnerships. AMN provides a “total talent” approach, customized and tailored to meet organizations’ holistic workforce goals. AMN highlighted industry thought leadership resources including:

The MHASC is enhancing its Endorsed Business Partner program with innovative solutions including a strategic supply chain partnership and more.

The MHA Human Resources (HR) & Workforce Council met Jan. 30 to discuss current HR priorities and review its role in advancing the mission of the MHA and the role of human resource leaders. Members provided feedback on current workforce-related legislative efforts and shared valuable insights with colleagues during a round-table session addressing 2025 priorities, innovative ideas, lessons learned and more. Members of the HR Council will be in attendance at the upcoming MHA HR Conference March 25.

The MHASC provides critical support to the MHA in the form of non-dues revenue through its Data Services, Unemployment Compensation Program and EBP programs. The MHASC’s mission is to deliver innovative solutions that help improve value and performance. For more information about AMN Healthcare, members may contact Alex Herbison at AMN Healthcare. Members are encouraged to visit the MHA Business Services webpage to learn more about the resources available. Questions regarding the MHASC Board should be directed to Ruthanne Sudderth at the MHA.

MHA Board Uplifts Funding for Birthing Hospitals

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The MHA Board of Trustees continued work on advancement of the 2023-2024 Strategic Action Plan at its April 10 meeting, with focus on its four pillars, which include workforce support and innovation, viability and improved behavioral healthcare. Opposition to government mandated staffing ratios remains a top priority for the association within the workforce pillar, as it has been shown to be a harmful approach to addressing workforce shortages. Instead, the association supports specific measures to address educational barriers, support innovation and grow the talent pipeline.

The board recognized the work within the viability pillar through the MHA and the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health partnership to secure $10 million in state grant funding to assist Michigan’s birthing hospitals to pay for new mandatory state Maternal Level of Care (MLC) verifications. Pending state legislation will require the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to register each birthing hospital’s MLC verification. Under the terms of the grant, the MDHHS will provide funding for birthing hospitals that fully participate in MI-AIM and complete an application to participate in the MLC verification through The Joint Commission (TJC). Funding per hospital will range from $50,000-$400,000 this fiscal year and the MHA Keystone Center will fund TJC fees. More information will be provided in an upcoming member webinar.

The board also received the final report from the Community Access to Health Task Force and endorsed converting the task force into a standing Council on Community Access to Health for the 2024-2025 program year to continue the work of the board to ensure that high quality and safe care is available for everyone. The board recognized the association’s work in furtherance of behavioral health priorities through continued input on behavioral health legislation, Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities and the hosting of its ongoing five-part behavioral health member webinar series.

Lastly, the board approved new member applications from R1 RCM, Origami and Bay Street Orthopedics and Spine.

Members with questions about the MHA Board of Trustees may contact Amy Barkholz at the MHA.