Michigan Health & Hospital Association

07/24/2025

The state of Michigan has reported 18 measles cases and 855 pertussis cases so far in 2025, reinforcing the critical role of routine vaccinations and the need for clear, consistent guidance for providers. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3TV39Ti

07/18/2025

🏆 Congratulations to our 2025 Ludwig Community Benefit Award winners, recognized for programming that's improving the health and well-being of Michigan residents.

This year's honorees include Corewell Health, Lake Huron Medical Center and MyMichigan Health. Learn more about the great work they're doing ➡️ https://bit.ly/4eSNXzs

07/16/2025

The Michigan Opioid Partnership (MOP) is offering free, tailored technical assistance to help Michigan hospitals and healthcare providers improve care for patients with substance use disorders, whether they are implementing new protocols or strengthening existing ones. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4lOaHTu

07/11/2025

🌟 Nurses, nursing students & interested medical professionals, join us for our 2nd Annual Psychiatric Nursing Conference on September 18! 🌟

'Unity in Nursing: Mental Health at the Heart of Holistic Care' will feature keynote speaker, Amy Brown, MSN, RN, NE-BC, Michigan Health & Hospital Association's first chief nursing officer. With over 20 years in the nursing field and executive leadership in a Level 1 Trauma Center, Amy brings extensive expertise and advocacy for nurses and patients alike to the forefront of healthcare. Her presentation, 'Leaving Junior High School in the Past: Fostering a Culture of Respect and Open Communication', will focus on evidence-based best practices to foster a positive healthcare culture.

Cost to attend is $125 | $25 for undergrad nurses--fee includes 6 nursing contact hours, catered lunch and gourmet all-day coffee bar. To reserve your spot, visit pinerest.org/nursing-conference.

07/10/2025

In Michigan alone, hospitals are bracing for a hit of at least $6 billion over the next decade from proposed federal cuts to Medicaid.

The fallout will be devastating not only to patients with Medicaid, but to all patients — no matter what insurance they carry. The cuts also have the potential to devastate rural economies. Learn more ➡️

The ‘big, beautiful bill’ could spell big trouble for Michigan hospitals, according to experts, who say rural facilities could be forced to scale back services or even close because of Medicaid cuts.

07/07/2025

🏆💙 Congratulations and amazing job to our 2025 MHA Special Recognition Award recipients! These outstanding individuals are being recognized for their extensive, unique contributions to healthcare in Michigan. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/44sBiyI

07/03/2025

"Cuts to funding are cuts to care," said MHA CEO Brian Peters. Read the full statement ➡️ https://bit.ly/4nCvJq8

07/02/2025

‼️📢 Michigan hospitals are urging lawmakers to protect and oppose proposed cuts that threaten access to care for Michiganders at all walks of life. Learn more and take action in a few quick steps ➡️ https://bit.ly/41705qc

07/02/2025

🏆🎉 Congratulations and thank you to Ben Frederick, MSML of Memorial Healthcare and Rosalie Tocco-Bradley, MD, PhD, of Trinity Health MI for their exceptional leadership, which we're proud to honor with the 2025 MHA Healthcare Leadership Award. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/449Yd2P

07/01/2025

Congratulations and a job well done to Bob Riney, president and CEO, Henry Ford Health, for being the recipient of our 2025 MHA Meritorious Service Award. 🏆💙

Riney’s career with Henry Ford Health began in 1978 as a college student and has since evolved into many executive roles, including chief operating officer, chief administrative officer and chief human resources officer. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/44ExY4x

06/28/2025

📣 Protecting means protecting access to lifesaving care for Michiganders.

The program – which has been an integral to the fabric of healthcare since 1992 – helps eligible healthcare providers serve our state's most vulnerable communities and does NOT require any state taxpayer dollars. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/45eccCh

06/27/2025

Congratulations and welcome to our new elected officers and appointed MHA board members! 💙🎉

Officers of the 2025-2026 MHA Board of Trustees include Bill Manns of Bronson Healthcare, chair; Brittany Lavis of Detroit Medical Center, chair-elect; and Kent Riddle of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, treasurer. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4neER3U