Michigan Health & Hospital Association
Recent News About Michigan Health & Hospital Association
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Senate Bill aims to protect Michigan healthcare services from pharmaceutical pressures
A recent development in Michigan's legislative landscape saw the passage of Senate Bill 1179, a move aimed at safeguarding community healthcare services from what are described as "arbitrary attacks" by pharmaceutical manufacturers on the 340B...
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Senate advances bill protecting 340B drug pricing program
Members of the Senate Oversight Committee have prioritized patient welfare over pharmaceutical profits by advancing Senate Bill 1179 to the full Senate.
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Michigan signs revised sharps disposal requirements into law
The following statement can be attributed to Brian Peters, CEO of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
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Michigan Health & Hospital Association addresses global IT outage impacting healthcare
The Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) issued a statement at 11 a.m. on June 19 regarding a global IT issue that occurred overnight with a major technology vendor, now affecting multiple sectors, including healthcare.
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Michigan Legislature passes budget emphasizing healthcare funding
The Michigan Legislature has passed a state budget that emphasizes healthcare funding and safeguards access to essential healthcare services across the state's communities. The fiscal year 2025 state budget, along with the fiscal year 2024 supplemental proposals, maintains funding pools that support rural and critical access hospitals, obstetrical services, the Healthy Michigan Plan, and Michigan’s Medicaid populations. These pools are crucial for maintaining access to care for underserved populations throughout Michigan.
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Michigan health association elects new officers for 2024-25
Members of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) elected new officers and appointed board members during the association’s Annual Membership Meeting on June 26. Officers of the 2024-2025 MHA Board of Trustees include Julie Yaroch, DO, as chair; Bill Manns as chair-elect; and Brittany Lavis as treasurer. Brian Peters was reappointed to serve an indefinite term as CEO of the association. The board directs the Greater Lansing-based association’s statewide representation of hospitals and healthcare providers.