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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 14h

Rising healthcare costs are real for families, employers — and hospitals, too.

Understanding the complexities of rising costs means recognizing we all have a part to play in protecting access to care ➡️ bit.ly/4o4qxLv

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Bridge Michigan @bridgemi.com · 2d

Opinion | What Michigan communities need most from Rural Health Transformation Program

Without resources, rural hospitals will close, and many communities will lose their primary source of care. Without workforce investment, these providers will struggle to meet the needs of their communities.

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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 4d

🏆💙 Congratulations to Rachel Heise, BSN, RN at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, honored as our latest MHA Keystone Center Speak-up! Award recipient. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3IRKRR2

Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 4d

📰 This week's MHA Monday Report includes details on a new @MIDIFS bulletin protecting #COVID19 vaccinations, an MHA Keystone Center Speak-up! #Award feature, a recap of the @fbcmich Michigan #FoodAsMedicine Summit, and more ➡️ bit.ly/4orUzIP

Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 11d

📰 This week's Monday Report overviews healthcare funding in the latest state budget, a recap of last week's Community Benefit Collaborative event, updated CDC vaccine guidance, an MHA Rounds article focused on rural healthcare and more ➡️ bit.ly/3KLmmp6

Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · 14d

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay 🧠💙 If you or someone you know is struggling, #MIHospitals are here to provide lifesaving care, resources and support. Learn more ➡️ t.co/VXMVUXf6LM

🚨 To reach Michigan's Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, dial 9-8-8.

Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · Sep 23

The Michigan Department of Health & Human Services continues to recommend vaccination in alignment with federal and medical guidelines. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4gyKabq

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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · Sep 22

📰 This week's Monday Report includes legislative updates, details on an upcoming Safe Table event being hosted by our MHA Keystone Center PSO Oct. 1, guidance on the COVID-19 vaccine and more ➡️ bit.ly/3VZDPMH

Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · Sep 16

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Elizabeth Hertel released a statement urging state legislators to continue funding the department’s budget in order to protect the health, safety and prosperity of Michigan families.

Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/3VQMGAl

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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · Sep 15

📰 This week's Monday Report includes a recap of our #CommunityImpact Advocacy Day, registration details for the upcoming #MHACommsRetreat25, more on the recent launch of #MIHospital collaboratives to improve community health, and more ➡️ bit.ly/41SWwVZ

Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · Sep 12

🖥️ Don't miss it: The Center of Excellence for Integrated Health Solutions and @ahahospitals.bsky.social will host a webinar next Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 2 to 3 p.m. ET focused on operational strategies to advance integrated behavioral healthcare. Register now ➡️ bit.ly/460qERE

Webinar Explores Partnerships to Advance Integrated Behavioral Healthcare

The Center of Excellence for Integrated Health Solutions and the American Hospital Association will host the webinar Advancing Integrated Care Via Collaborative Partnerships: Hospitals, Health Systems...

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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · Sep 11

Thank you to all of those who joined us for our Community Impact Advocacy Day! 🏥💙

We're incredibly grateful to the healthcare leaders, providers, lawmakers and legislative staff who took time out of their busy days to discuss the vital role Michigan hospitals play in communities across the state.

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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · Sep 9

📰 Newsroom: 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 ➡️ bit.ly/3JUTHgX

Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · Sep 9

Registration is open for the 2025 MHA Communications Retreat, coming up Oct. 1 in Lansing!

The event is designed for marketing and communications professionals within Michigan hospitals. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3JSmWAZ

Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · Sep 8

📰 This week's Monday Report includes important updates on harmful state budget proposals, an upcoming webinar Sept. 24 on the impact of the OBBBA, registration details for the upcoming MHA Communications Retreat Oct. 1 and more ➡️ bit.ly/45U9aq5

Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · Sep 4

"Attacking me does not change the real cuts his budget threatens to make against patients, healthcare workers and hospitals," said MHA CEO Brian Peters. To read his full statement, visit: bit.ly/46gFymR

#MiLeg #MIHospitals

Peters Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting Healthcare Access Throughout Michigan

MHA CEO Brian Peters reaffirmed his commitment to protecting healthcare access throughout Michigan.

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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · Sep 4

"Attacking me does not change the real cuts his budget threatens to make against patients, healthcare workers and hospitals," said MHA CEO Brian Peters. To read his full statement, visit: bit.ly/46gFymR

#MiLeg #MIHospitals

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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · Sep 3

MHA CEO Brian Peters has released a statement following comments made by Michigan House of Representatives Speaker Matt Hall. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/46gFymR

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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · Aug 26

MHA CEO Brian Peters releases a statement in response to the proposed state budget from the Michigan House of Representatives, which guts hospital funding. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/41VQOCr

House Budget Guts Hospital Funding

MHA CEO Brian Peters issued a statement following the Michigan House of Representatives passing a budget that guts hospital funding.

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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · Aug 25

📰 This week's MHA Monday Report includes details about the annual MHA Community Benefits survey, health finance updates, webinar recaps and more ➡️ bit.ly/47esoHZ

Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · Aug 21

✅ 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.

Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · Aug 21

✅ 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.

Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · Aug 19

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Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · Aug 18

📰 This week's MHA Monday Report includes a series of health #finance updates, a list of #MaternalHealth education grantees through our MHA Keystone Center and MI AIM, registration details for the upcoming MHA Communications Retreat, and more ➡️ bit.ly/3VcUonX

Michigan Health & Hospital Association @mihospitalassoc.bsky.social · Aug 11

📰 This week's MHA Monday Report includes details on an upcoming #webinar on the #OBBBA for hospital trustees, health finance updates, a new #podcast episode with Brian Peters & Bill Manns of Bronson Healthcare and more ➡️ bit.ly/4owgboe