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Since 1919, the Michigan Health & Hospital Association has been a leader representing Michigan Hospitals.

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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 11h
📰 This week's Monday Report includes a new #podcast episode overviewing what to expect ahead of the November #election, news from the MHA Keystone Center, Brian Peters' October CEO Report, meeting highlights and more ➡️ bit.ly/3Vm5Tx2
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
📆 Join us in Marquette on Oct. 27 for a free, in-person UP Fall Healthcare Cybersecurity Summit! Rural hospital executives, clinicians & operational leaders are invited for a day of learning and collaboration to strengthen cybersecurity across Michigan ⬇️ bit.ly/4AxNsFv
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Registration Open for UP Fall Cybersecurity Summit
The MHA is partnering with the Michigan Healthcare Cybersecurity Council, MHA Endorsed Business Partner CyberForce|Q and leading cybersecurity experts to offer a free, in-person UP Fall Healthcare Cybersecurity Summit from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET, Oct. 2...
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"The loss of a rural hospital can exacerbate barriers to healthcare, even to the point of endangering lives. It can dent the economies of entire communities. Perhaps most devastatingly, [it] leaves emotional scars for the residents and care workers who relied on it..." bit.ly/47tkM34
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A rural Michigan town lost its hospital. The impact goes beyond healthcare.
A rural hospital closed, giving three-days notice. A Michigan town is living with the consequences.
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
📆 Don't miss out! The upcoming MHA Safety & Quality Symposium will bring healthcare professionals together to advance patient safety, improve care quality and share innovative strategies for better health outcomes. Register by Oct. 2 ➡️ bit.ly/4kkc9xe
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The Breastfeeding Connections program at Holland Hospital connects new parents with board-certified lactation consultants, peer support and hands-on guidance to work toward feeding goals together. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3TWLQ7N #AlwaysCaring #HospitalsHelp
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The MHA recently submitted a letter to leadership at the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services requesting a delay of the Oct. 1, 2026 provider requirements under the Mental Health Framework ➡️ bit.ly/4hyctaR #HealthcarePolicy #MIHospitals #MentalHealth
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MHA Urges MDHHS Delay Mental Health Framework Provider Requirements - MHA | Michigan Health & Hospital Association
The MHA recently submitted a letter to leadership at the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) requesting a delay of the Oct. 1, 2026 provider requirements under the Mental Health Framework, specifically policies MMP 26-01 and MMP 26-30...
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Looking to get informed ahead of the November election? Our Race of the Week series provides Michigan healthcare champions with the information they need to make informed decisions. This week spotlights candidates running for U.S. Senate ➡️ bit.ly/4yvoo0v #MiLeg #Elections #MIVoterMatters
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MHA Race of the Week – U.S. Senate
The MHA’s Race of the Week series provides Michigan healthcare champions with the information they need to make informed decisions ahead of the 2026 General Election.
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leading communicators, gain practical strategies and connect with peers from across Michigan. Register by Oct. 2 to reserve your spot. ⬇️ bit.ly/4rzGA6x
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Communications Retreat Invites Industry Experts Together for Practical Learning - MHA | Michigan Health & Hospital Association
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leading communicators, gain practical strategies and connect with peers from across Michigan. Register by Oct. 2 to reserve your spot.  Michigan healthcare communications professionals will gather Oct. 21 at MSU...
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Hospital outpatient departments help keep care local, accessible and available when communities need it most. This week, site-neutral legislation that could impact that access did not advance in the Michigan House. Learn more ⬇️ bit.ly/4rDTVef
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Site-Neutral Legislation Blocked Again in State House
The Michigan House of Representatives did not advance House Bill (HB) 5770, sponsored by Rep. Curtis VanderWall (R-Ludington).
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
📰 This week's #MondayReport includes updates around Site Neutral legislation, healthy policy news, upcoming events including a Fall cybersecurity summit, a U.S. Senate Race of The Week feature and more ➡️ bit.ly/46Ma5Zj #MIHospitals #news #healthcare #MiLeg
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The MHA will host a webinar Sept. 29 exploring how Community Information Exchanges can strengthen collaboration between healthcare and community-based organizations to better address community needs. Learn more ⬇️ bit.ly/4Arq0JW
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MHA Webinar to Explore Community Information Exchanges
The MHA invites member hospital staff and community partners to join a webinar scheduled for 11 a.m. Sept. 29, featuring guest speakers from Access Health.
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
📆 Don't miss out! The upcoming MHA Safety & Quality Symposium will bring healthcare professionals together to advance patient safety, improve care quality and share innovative strategies for better health outcomes. Register by Oct. 2 ➡️ bit.ly/4kkc9xe
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
📆 Mark your calendar: Michigan’s Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) Committee will host a free #webinar Oct. 9 to discuss upcoming changes to the state’s NGRI processes and provide guidance for providers navigating these cases. bit.ly/4iB6nsB
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Free Webinar to Address Changes to State NGRI Processes
Michigan’s Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) Committee will host a free webinar from 1 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 9 to review upcoming changes to Michigan’s NGRI processes and help providers navigate potential challenges in NGRI cases.
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The Peer Recovery Coach (PRC) program at Detroit Medical Center has been instrumental in guiding people at all walks of life to receive lifesaving treatment for SUD. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4jdk6WF #HospitalsHelp #NationalRecoveryMonth #MIHospitals #AlwaysCaring
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DMC Peer Recovery Coaches Lend Hope and Healing to Detroit Communities - MHA | Michigan Health & Hospital Association
The Peer Recovery Coach program at Detroit Medical Center has been instrumental in guiding people at all walks of life to receive lifesaving treatment for SUD.
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Community health workers are essential to improving access, advancing health and strengthening communities. Two upcoming virtual training options will help organizations support and sustain this important workforce ⬇️ bit.ly/46Bh7Qw
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Two Training Options Available for Community Health Worker Sustainability Program
The Practice Transformation Institute will offer Community Health Workers (CHW) Sustainability: Advancing the Profession, a live virtual training focused on integrating and sustaining CHWs within healthcare, social services and community-based organizat...
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
📢 Michigan: Interested in learning more about what you can expect to see on the ballot this November? Follow our Race of the Week series to make informed decisions on key issues and candidates. This week we cover ballot proposals ➡️ bit.ly/4yLFDdx #2026Election #MiLeg #MIVoteMatters
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MHA Race of the Week: Ballot Proposals
The Race of the Week series provides Michigan healthcare champions with the information they need to make informed decisions ahead of the 2026 General Election.
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Preparing for Medicaid work requirement implementation? ⚠️ MDHHS has launched resources, toolkits and educational materials to help providers and community partners navigate upcoming changes before they take effect Jan. 1, 2027 ⬇️ bit.ly/3TkUX1U
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State Resources Available to Support Medicaid Work Requirement Implementation
Healthy Michigan Plan enrollees who do not qualify for an exemption will be required to work or participate in other qualifying activities to maintain Medicaid coverage beginning Jan. 1, 2027. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)...
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The Fall MI AIM regional training sessions begin tomorrow, Sept. 22, offering inpatient maternal healthcare providers & quality improvement leaders opportunities to strengthen maternal health quality & safety practices ⬇️ www.mha.org/newsroom/mi-aim-announc…
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MI AIM Announces Fall Regional Training Sessions
The Michigan Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (MI AIM) will host regional training sessions for inpatient maternal healthcare providers, maternal health quality improvement leaders and MI AIM participants.
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
📰 This week's Monday Report includes a recap of our MHA Small & Rural #AdvocacyDay, health #finance updates, a virtual training opportunity for #CommunityHealth workers, upcoming member #webinars and events, #election resources and more ➡️ bit.ly/47coeyV
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Happy World Patient Safety Day! 🌎💙 Through collaboration, education, data-driven improvement and shared learning, our MHA Keystone Center helps #MIHospitals reduce harm, strengthen reliability and spread effective practices ➡️ bit.ly/4rbpGuJ #WorldPatientSafetyDay
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MHA Honors World Patient Safety Day, Reinforces Commitment to Safer Care
Observed annually on Sept. 17, World Patient Safety Day highlights the global commitment to safer, more reliable patient care.
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🔔 ICYMI: Registration is open for the 2026 MHA Communications Retreat, coming up Oct. 21 in Lansing. The event will bring together communications, marketing, public relations and community relations professionals from #MIHospitals for peer learning, networking and more ➡️ bit.ly/4xsv7Hc
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2026 MHA Communications Retreat Agenda Features Trust, Branding and AI
Registration is open for the 2026 MHA Communications Retreat, taking place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 21 at the MSU Federal Credit Union Headquarters Building 2 in East Lansing.
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Hospital leaders and providers from across the state are headed to meet with lawmakers at the capitol today for our MHA Small & Rural #AdvocacyDay. "Firsthand perspectives from hospital leaders provide important context about how policy decisions affect care delivery." ⬇️ bit.ly/4h11pCY
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Ensuring Hospital Voices Are Heard
As the statewide voice for Michigan hospitals, the MHA has a responsibility to ensure policymakers understand how their decisions affect healthcare access, affordability and the ability of hospitals to meet the needs of the communities they serve.
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Our MHA Keystone Center has earned federal recertification as a listed Patient Safety Organization from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, reaffirming its nationally recognized role in advancing patient safety. bit.ly/4ixYLap
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MHA Keystone Center Earns Federal Recertification as Patient Safety Organization
The MHA Keystone Center has earned federal recertification as a listed Patient Safety Organization (PSO) from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, reaffirming its nationally recognized role in advancing patient safety.
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
📢 The MDHHS is seeking feedback from Medicaid Health Plan network providers on referrals to Community Mental Health Service Programs for specialty mental health services. Providers are encouraged to complete the brief survey by Sept. 21, 2026. ⬇️ bit.ly/4yCfQVi
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
📆 Don't miss out! The upcoming MHA Safety & Quality Symposium will bring healthcare professionals together to advance patient safety, improve care quality and share innovative strategies for better health outcomes. Register by Oct. 2 ➡️ bit.ly/4kkc9xe
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
In honor of National Food as Medicine Day, don't miss a recent MHA Rounds by Brent Mikkola of MyMichigan Health who reflects on impactful programs that are removing barriers to nutritious food, education and community resources ➡️ bit.ly/4h7nJei
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
📰 This week's #MondayReport includes news from the MHA Keystone Center, an agenda for the upcoming #CommsRetreat, health #policy updates, a new MHA #CEOReport and more! Don't miss it ➡️ bit.ly/4AbmyTP
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
💡DYK our friends AMN Healthcare offer international nurse staffing resources to help #healthcare organizations strengthen #workforce stability, manage labor costs and evaluate long-term staffing strategies? Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4gIRu6b #Endorsed #BusinessPartner
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Please join us in wishing a happy retirement to Erin Steward! Her distinguished career with MHA spans more than 37 years and reflects an unwavering commitment to our members, mission and Michigan's healthcare community. Best wishes on the next chapter! 🌅 #WorkAtMHA #MIHospitals
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The Mother and Baby Day Program is a short-term, intensive care model that focuses on treating pregnant women and those up to three years postpartum who need support. To learn more, visit mihospitals.org ➡️ bit.ly/46zD9D7 #AlwaysCaring #AlwaysAdvancing #HospitalsHelp #MIHospitals
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Pine Rest Program Offers Support, Healing Through Pregnancy and Postpartum
The Mother and Baby Day Program at Pine Rest is a short-term, intensive care model that focuses on treating pregnant and postpartum women.
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
📆 Michigan’s small and rural hospital leaders will have an opportunity to take their local healthcare priorities directly to policymakers during the 2026 MHA Small and Rural Advocacy Day coming up Sept. 16 ⬇️ bit.ly/45XlDIT
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Small and Rural Hospital Leaders to Bring Local Priorities to Lansing Sept. 16
Advocacy Day will pair policy insight with direct meetings between hospital leaders and district lawmakers.
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
📰 This week's Monday Report includes healthcare #advocacy updates along with upcoming member #events and #webinars ➡️ bit.ly/4dbCqeZ 🔔 Our offices will be closed Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day.
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
📝 The MDHHS is accepting applications for the Michigan Behavioral Health Internship Stipend Program, which provides eligible student interns with up to $15,000 to offset educational and living expenses. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. ET Aug. 31 ⬇️ bit.ly/4qDzfm3
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MDHHS Accepting Applications for Behavioral Internship Stipends
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is accepting applications for the Michigan Behavioral Health Internship Stipend Program, which provides eligible student interns with up to $15,000 to offset educational and living expenses.
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
📆 Don't miss out: Registration is open for the 2026 MHA Small and Rural Advocacy Day, scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 16 in Lansing ➡️ bit.ly/4wqSLTO
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
The Student Heart Check program @corewellhealth.bsky.social brings volunteer cardiologists, clinical staff & diagnostic equipment into Michigan schools to deliver no‑cost screenings to students ➡️ bit.ly/3SbBEaV #HospitalsHelp #AlwaysCaring #AlwaysAdvancing #BackToSchool
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Student Heart Check Brings Lifesaving Screenings to Young Athletes
The teams at Corewell Health are committed to working year-round to ensure students have the tools and skills for a healthy future.
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Michigan hospitals and employers want the same thing: affordable, high-quality care that keeps Michigan competitive. Jim Holcomb, CEO of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce joined Brian Peters to discuss this & more in a new episode of the #MiCareChampion Cast ➡️ bit.ly/4qvPwcF
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Podcast Explores Economic Impact of Michigan Hospitals
Michigan hospitals and employers want the same thing: affordable, high-quality care that keeps Michigan competitive. In the latest episode of the MiCare Champion Cast, MHA CEO Brian Peters explores this more with Jim Holcomb, CEO of the Michigan Chamber...
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
📰 This week's Monday Report includes health #policy updates, details around upcoming regional MI AIM training sessions, an application notice for the Michigan #BehavioralHealth Internship Stipend Program, a new #MiCareChampion Cast episode, and more ➡️ bit.ly/4quoQZL
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
📆 Registration is open for the MHA Keystone Center Safety & Quality Symposium! The Oct. 14 event is designed for clinical teams across the continuum of care, quality and safety professionals and healthcare executives ➡️ bit.ly/4kkc9xe
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
ICYMI: A presidential executive order was signed Aug. 10 that attempts to change federal childhood vaccine recommendations. Learn more ⬇️ bit.ly/4ggLL6c
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New Executive Order Calls for Changes to Federal Childhood Vaccine Recommendations - MHA | Michigan Health & Hospital Association
A presidential executive order (EO) was signed Aug. 10 that attempts to change federal childhood vaccine recommendations by narrowing routine immunizations to a smaller set of core vaccines and shifting others to shared clinical decision-making between ...
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
The teams at Munising Memorial Hospital are improving access to care for UP residents with their travelling Mobile Health Unit! Learn more at MIHospitals.org ➡️ bit.ly/4qnJzOX #HospitalsHelp #AlwaysCaring #AlwaysAdvancing
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Munising Memorial Mobile Clinic Meets UP Residents Where They Are
The teams at Munising Memorial Hospital are proud to serve local Upper Peninsula residents with their traveling Mobile Health Unit.
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
📆 Registration is now open for the 2026 MHA Small and Rural Advocacy Day, scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 16 in Lansing ➡️ bit.ly/4wqSLTO
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MHA Small and Rural Advocacy Day Sept. 16
Registration is open for the 2026 MHA Small and Rural Advocacy Day, scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Lansing Heritage Hall -- Capitol Visitor's Center in Lansing. The event is designed for small and rural hospital CEOs, government relations team me...
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
📰 This week's Monday Report includes our 2026 Economic Impact of Healthcare in Michigan report, recommendations around the EO on childhood vaccines, a deadline extension for Advancing Safe Care Award nominations, upcoming events and more ➡️ bit.ly/3TZRsxR
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
In his latest CEO Report, Brian Peters shares more about the economic impact of Michigan hospitals following the release of our 2026 Economic Impact of Healthcare in Michigan report & hospital workforce survey ⬇️ bit.ly/4geGewW
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MHA CEO Report -- Strong Hospitals Help Build Strong Communities - MHA | Michigan Health & Hospital Association
Hospitals are often discussed in relation to their impact on patients, but their influence extends much further. Beyond providing care, hospitals help communities attract employers, support local jobs and provide the services families need to live and w...
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Don't miss out! Our friends at Salary.com are hosting a free #webinar next Tuesday, Aug. 18 from noon to 12:30 p.m. ET that will give a strategic review of the Michigan Healthcare Compensation Survey partnership ➡️ bit.ly/4zBuHRl #EndorsedBusinessPartner
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News to Know – Aug. 10, 2026
The MHA and Endorsed Business Partner (EBP) Salary.com will host the webinar, “Strengthening Healthcare Compensation Data Across Michigan” from noon to 12:30 p.m. ET Aug. 18.
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
📆 ICYMI: Registration is now open for the 2026 MHA #Communications Retreat on Oct. 21 in East Lansing! MHA members sending five or more attendees will receive a 10% discount per attendee ⬇️ bit.ly/45fsAof
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Group Rate Now Available for 2026 MHA Communications Retreat
Registration is open for the 2026 MHA Communications Retreat, scheduled for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 21 at the MSU Federal Credit Union Headquarters Building 2 in East Lansing.
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
The teams at Trinity Health Grand Rapids are enhancing access to care by partnering with the Dispensary of Hope, a non-profit that connects uninsured and low-income individuals living with chronic conditions to free prescription medication ⬇️ bit.ly/4zbuofG
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Trinity Health Grand Rapids Brings Free Medication Access to Kent County
Hospitals are cornerstones of community care, consistently evolving to meet the needs of those they serve.
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
📈 REPORT: Today we released our 2026 Economic Impact of Healthcare in Michigan report, highlighting healthcare's role as one of Michigan's leading economic drivers ➡️ bit.ly/3D1AQLv
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a final rule updating the Medicare fee-for-service inpatient prospective payment system for fiscal year 2027. Learn more ⬇️ bit.ly/4goYNzG
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CMS Releases FY 2027 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a final rule updating the Medicare fee-for-service inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) for fiscal year (FY) 2027.
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Following Michigan’s Primary Election, don't miss results across top races ⬇️ bit.ly/3TOkH6K
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2026 Primary Election: What's Ahead in Michigan
Michigan's Primary Election was held Tuesday, Aug. 4, finalizing the ballot for the 2026 general election in November.
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
The MHA Center of Rural Excellence released the initial $8.6 million in Rural Health Transformation Program funding to MHA members who submitted qualifying applications. Learn more ⬇️ bit.ly/4g8GrSd
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MHA Releases Initial Rural Health Transformation Program Funding
The MHA Center of Rural Excellence released the initial $8.6 million in Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding to MHA members who submitted qualifying applications the week of Aug. 3.
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