Michigan Health & Hospital Association

❤️🎧 Don't miss the latest episode of the #MICareChampionCast covering healthcare priorities in Michigan with MHA CEO Brian Peters and Board Chair Julie Yaroch, DO, of ProMedica ➡️ https://bit.ly/3YxjS2D “Hospitals don’t have all the solutions,” noted Yaroch. “We can’t carry out all the directives, but we can bring people to the table. We all want to have healthy communities, and I do think we can achieve that goal, but we’ve got a lot of steps in front of us.” #MIHospitals #MICareMatters

This week's #MondayReport includes details about an online infection control and prevention learning series available through our MHA Keystone Center and the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services, health finance updates, an August #webinar on medication administration, a new episode of the #MiCareChampion Cast, and more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3W39MVn

⚠️ The MHA is aware of the global IT issue that occurred overnight with a major technology vendor that is now affecting multiple sectors, including healthcare. The issue was reportedly caused by a software update error and is not believed to be a cybersecurity incident. https://bit.ly/3WrYaeN #Newsroom #MIHospitals

Michigan's hospitals have a long history of collaborating with local, state, and federal public health agencies and programs. In a recent interview, Lauren LaPine, MPH, senior director of legislative and public policy, discussed how those collaborations benefit Michigan's communities and residents today. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3S93txd

🔔📆 The MHA will host a webinar from noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 20 focused on processes that tie Person and Family Engagement (PFE) to culture and performance. Registration is free of charge for MHA member organizations. Chief nurse and medical officers, patient experience, safety & quality, social work and human resources professionals are encouraged to register. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3xOHgxA

"Public policy is about intentionally targeting problems and creating meaningful solutions to support the greater good...we’re facing unprecedented times in healthcare, but serving in this role has shown me what we can accomplish by being more intentional about unifying in areas that often divide us." Carlie Austin, BSN, RN, reflects on her journey serving as a maternal infant health policy specialist at the MHA. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Ymzdmz

This week's #MondayReport includes program year highlights from the MHA Service Corporation, details on a CMS proposed rule to update the home health prospective payment system, an MHA Rounds article by Carlie Austin, upcoming webinar opportunities, and more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3W39MVn

Connecting with our legislators is a vital part of advocating for healthcare. Join JJ and Rachel on #RHR as they speak with Laura Appel from the Michigan Health & Hospital Association about the new state budget and how it will affect Michigan's hospitals. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at https://lnkd.in/dH2wSxRZ.

A big thank you to Michigan Health & Hospital Association Chief Nursing Officer Amy Brown for taking the time to visit Pine Rest nurses this week! Amy was invited by our Chief Nurse Executive Gretchen Johnson (pictured far left) to tour our campus and meet some of the members of our nursing team like Neuromodulation Clinic Manager Donna Ecklesdafer (far right). Nurses and nurse leaders also enjoyed the chance to sit with Amy and share their top successes and challenges while learning more about how MHA supports and advocates for Michigan's healthcare workers. We are so grateful for this fantastic opportunity!

🔔 ICYMI: The Michigan Legislature approved the fiscal year (FY) 2025 state budget the week of June 24. The budget proposal fully funds the Michigan #Medicaid program, including significant increases to provider-funded Medicaid reimbursements in FY 24 and 25. The budget also includes a new, $8.3 million investment to support peer recovery coaches in hospitals to enhance substance use disorder services. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4cpKBSK #MiLeg #Advocacy #MIHospitals #StateBudget