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Since 1919, the Michigan Health & Hospital Association has been a leader representing Michigan Hospitals.
63+ million individuals across the United States support loved ones with health needs every day. Allyson Berthiaume is one of them.

During #NationalCaregiverMonth, she shares her experience, along with resources to help #MIHospitals care for caregivers ➡️ https://bit.ly/4iqOXNk
November 26, 2025 at 8:06 PM
📢 Call for volunteers: The MDHHS is seeking assistance from healthcare workers and those in emergency medical services to share best practices for developing a paramedic exam & instructor coordinator exam.

Apply by Nov. 26 ➡️ https://bit.ly/4rbE9qc
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November 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Our MHA Keystone Center recently created the 2025 Michigan Caregiver Navigation #Toolkit to support #MIHospitals in their efforts to initiate & enhance caregiver support programming across the state. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4pwom3D

#NationalCaregiverMonth
November 25, 2025 at 6:20 PM
🔔 ICYMI: Our 2025 #CommunityImpact Report released last week highlights community programming and investments from #MIHospitals that are improving access to care, addressing affordability & advancing the health of communities across the state ➡️ https://bit.ly/43VXphB
November 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
📰 This week's #MondayReport includes health policy updates, the new MHA Keystone Center Caregiver Navigation Toolkit, details about an upcoming safe table event, the 2025 Community Impact Report, a call for EMS volunteers from MDHHS and more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ri5jM3
November 24, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Michigan hospitals have invested billions in recent years to enhance affordability and access to care. #HospitalsHelp #MIHospitals

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3X3HeLc
MHA Highlights $4.5 Billion in Michigan Hospital Spending
Michigan hospitals spent $4.5 billion in 2023 on community health initiatives, education, and outreach, according to the Health and Hospital Association.
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November 23, 2025 at 6:41 PM
📈 Our MHA Keystone Center released its 2024-25 Annual Report, which demonstrates Michigan hospitals’ commitment to improving outcomes and advancing care ➡️ https://bit.ly/49uXtIs
November 22, 2025 at 9:08 PM
📢 Call for volunteers: The MDHHS is seeking assistance from healthcare workers and those in emergency medical services to share best practices for developing a paramedic exam & instructor coordinator exam.

Apply by Nov. 26 ➡️ https://bit.ly/4rbE9qc
MDHHS Seeks Volunteers to Support Development of New EMS Credentialing Exams
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is developing a Paramedic Exam and an Instructor Coordinator Exam and is seeking volunteers to support the process.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:59 PM
"Regardless of what lies ahead, you can count on Michigan’s rural hospitals to remain focused on people, service and quality. That’s a promise we’ll always keep."

Read more from Ross Ramsey, MD, CPE, FAAFP of Scheurer Health ➡️ https://bit.ly/488uckO
Celebrating the Power -- and Promise -- of Rural Healthcare - MHA | Michigan Health & Hospital Association
By Ross Ramsey, MD, president & CEO, Scheurer Health and MHA Small and Rural Hospital Council Chair As a healthcare leader, physician and someone born and raised in the Thumb of Michigan, National Rural Health Day is very personal to me, my colleagues a...
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November 20, 2025 at 5:12 PM
U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman recently co-sponsored the Save America’s Rural Hospitals Act of 2025 which would strengthen financial stability and access to care for rural hospitals and healthcare providers across the country. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3XDhnK5
Congressmen Bergman Supports Save America's Rural Hospitals Act
U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI) recently co-sponsored H.R. 3684, the Save America's Rural Hospitals Act of 2025, which would strengthen financial stability and access to care for rural hospitals and healthcare providers across the country.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:51 PM
📈 REPORT: Today we released our 2025 #CommunityImpact Report highlighting community programming and investments from #MIHospitals that are improving access to care, addressing affordability & advancing the health of communities across the state ➡️ https://bit.ly/43VXphB
November 17, 2025 at 4:08 PM
📰 This week's Monday Report, includes #MiLeg and #HealthFinance updates, a new resource showcasing the impact of Michigan's #rural hospitals, a new endorsed #BusinessPartner spotlight, upcoming #webinar opportunities and more ➡️ https://bit.ly/47JHMfj
November 17, 2025 at 3:28 PM
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs recently conducted an assessment focused on understanding current challenges & solutions to make Michigan's interpreter landscape more equitable, responsive & sustainable. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4hXaEEq
Key Findings from the Michigan Interpreter Needs Assessment Report
Understanding the critical role interpreters play in hospitals, the MHA Health Foundation recently contributed funding to support the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs in conducting a needs assessment of Michigan's interpreter land...
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November 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The Michigan Maternal Mortality Surveillance (MMMS) and Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) programs recently released aligned recommendations at improving outcomes across the maternal and infant health continuum ➡️ https://bit.ly/4qT8V72
November 13, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The #COVID19 vaccine is recommended for the following:

✅ Infants & children ages 6-23 months
✅ Children ages 2-18 with risk factors
✅ Pregnant women
✅ Adults 18-50
✅ Adults 50+
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State and Medical Partners Urge Michiganders to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
To help ensure access to the COVID-19 vaccine for all residents, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and Department of I...
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November 13, 2025 at 3:55 PM
"Medicaid work requirements aim to advance accountability, but if not implemented correctly, they can increase costs for everyone and remove safety nets for those who need it most."

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MHA CEO Report — Streamlining Medicaid Work Requirements
As states work toward establishing Medicaid work requirements that are a core element of HR 1 (the “One Big Beautiful Bill”), it’s more important than ever that we reduce the administrative burden ass...
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November 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman recently co-sponsored the Critical Access Hospital Relief Act of 2025, which would remove the 96-hour physician certification requirement for inpatient services at critical access hospitals. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4hVurDW

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Congressman Bergman Co-Sponsors Critical Access Hospital Relief Act
U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI) recently co-sponsored HR. 538, the Critical Access Hospital Relief Act of 2025, which would remove the 96-hour physician certification requirement for inpatient services at critical access hospitals.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM
When observing Veterans Day, it’s important to recognize how healthcare organizations can meaningfully work together to improve health outcomes and address the unique needs of service members and their families ➡️ https://bit.ly/4osw3rr
November 11, 2025 at 6:11 PM
📈 Our MHA Keystone Center released its 2024-25 Annual Report, which demonstrates Michigan hospitals’ commitment to improving outcomes and advancing care ➡️ https://bit.ly/49uXtIs
November 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The Superior Health Quality Alliance is actively recruiting eligible Michigan providers looking for support with chronic disease management, behavioral health integration, patient safety, care coordination and healthcare quality. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LEasO0
Superior Health Recruiting Hospitals, Clinics and Nursing Homes for Quality Improvement Assistance Program
The Superior Health Quality Alliance – a coalition of eight Midwest healthcare quality improvement organizations – including the MHA Keystone Center,  is actively recruiting participants for the Cente...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:27 PM
📈 Our MHA Keystone Center released its 2024-25 Annual Report, which demonstrates Michigan hospitals’ commitment to improving outcomes and advancing care ➡️ https://bit.ly/49uXtIs
November 4, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The Michigan House of Representatives passed legislation during the week of Oct. 27 to add the state to the speech-language pathologist (SLP) and audiologist licensure compact, as well as the professional counselor licensure compact. ⬇️ https://bit.ly/43DBcV6
Compact Bills Receive Bipartisan Support in Michigan House
The Michigan House of Representatives passed legislation during the week of Oct. 27 to add the state to the speech-language pathologist (SLP) and audiologist licensure compact, as well as the professi...
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November 3, 2025 at 7:40 PM
📰 This week's Monday Report includes the 2025 MHA Keystone Center Annual Report, legislative updates, a call for hospitals, clinics and nursing homes to participate in quality improvement assistance programming, and more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4nwhpOE
November 3, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Just over 26% of Michigan’s total population is enrolled in #Medicaid and 23% is enrolled in #Medicare according to September 2025 data.

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MHA Shares Recent Medicare and Medicaid Enrollment Analysis
The MHA recently updated its analysis of Medicaid and Medicare enrollment based on September 2025 data.
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October 31, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Legislation improving coverage policies for speech-language pathologists and broadening those included under Critical Incident Stress Management services advanced last week.

Learn more ⬇️ #MiLeg https://bit.ly/47bhFh6
Speech-Language Pathologist Medicaid Coverage and Critical Incident Stress Management Services Legislation Advances
Legislation improving coverage policies for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and broadening those included under Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) services advanced in the Michigan House o...
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October 30, 2025 at 3:55 PM