MHA CEO Brian Peters joined the Michigan Association of State Universities Jan. 13 in a media roundtable to discuss the economic impact of Michigan’s public universities, which generate nearly $45 billion in net new economic activity a year.
Peters reinforced how higher education institutions are essential partners in building the healthcare workforce and preparing graduates for the rapidly evolving demands of healthcare delivery.
Healthcare employs more Michiganders than any other sector, with hospitals alone employing more than 222,000 Michiganders and supporting a vast numbers of jobs in communities large and small.
The round table garnered media coverage across the state. Peters and the MHA were mentioned in stories published by the Lansing State Journal, Michigan Advance, WSBT, WWMT and Yahoo News.
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