Michigan Health & Hospital Association

09/09/2025

🏥 More than 50 Michigan hospitals are coming together to improve outcomes in maternal health, behavioral health and chronic disease across the state through new community benefit collaboratives. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3JUTHgX

08/26/2025

"Hospitals need a real budget by Sept. 30 that supports healthcare and those who show up to work every day to care for Michiganders," said MHA CEO Brian Peters in response to the proposed state budget. "It is time to stop playing political games and get to the table with real solutions that give our state the basic support that it needs."

Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/41VQOCr

08/22/2025

On behalf of the MHA, MHA Keystone Center and MHA Service Corporation, our hearts are with all those impacted by today's tragic incident. 💙

08/19/2025

✅ UPDATE: As of Thusday, Aug. 21 at 8 a.m., the association-wide technology outage has been addressed and access for MHA staff is in the process of being restored.

08/08/2025

"Sadly, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes more than $6 billion in annual Medicaid funding losses for Michigan health-care providers over the next decade. This is not a rounding error. This is not waste. This is money that directly supports hospitals, clinics and caregivers across the state. The loss in funding will result in real consequences for real people — including those who are commercially insured."

Read more from MHA CEO Brian Peters in a recent op-ed published by Bridge Michigan ➡️

In Michigan, Medicaid serves more than 2.6 million people, including 2 in 5 children and 3 in 5 nursing home residents. There’s a good chance you know someone who relies on it.

08/06/2025

Hospitals and community mental health agencies (CMHs) in Michigan are working together to address gaps in behavioral healthcare that contribute to long emergency department stays and delays in treatment. While these partnerships vary across the state, several recent initiatives are aiming to improve care coordination and create new models of crisis response.

Our very own Lauren LaPine, MPH, shares more in a recent interview with Second Wave Media ⬇️

Michigan's hospitals and community mental health agencies are working together to address gaps in behavioral health care that contribute to long emergency department stays and delays in treatment. Several recent initiatives aim to improve care coordi

07/30/2025

MHA CEO Brian Peters released a statement in honor of the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3HasPsc

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.