Maine Hospital Association

04/28/2026

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04/17/2026

After four decades of dedication to Maine hospitals and healthcare, recently retired MHA President Steven Michaud will be honored with the 2026 American Hospital Association Board of Trustees Award. An honor well deserved. Congratulations, Steven!

The American Hospital Association (AHA) today announced that four retiring state hospital association executives will be awarded its 2026 Board of Trustees Award.

03/17/2026

As Steven Michaud leaves his long-time role with the , he reflected on pivotal events during his tenure.

As Steven Michaud leaves his long-time role with the Maine Hospital Association, he reflected on pivotal events during his tenure.

03/10/2026

“There is simply no ability for hospitals to absorb a $1.2 billion cut in 2028,” said one industry leader.

“There is simply no ability for hospitals to absorb a $1.2 billion cut in 2028,” said one industry leader. A union advocate said the bill “takes a modest but important step” to address rising health care costs.

02/25/2026

...the cap “would completely take down Maine’s health care system."

Advocates say the measure would improve health care affordability. Hospital executives say it could lead to closures and service losses.

02/06/2026

🚨Measles case confirmed in Maine🚨

On February 5, 2026, the Maine CDC confirmed one case of measles in an adult from Penobscot County who had recently traveled to a state with measles cases. More information below.

https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/health-professionals/health-advisory-notices/measles-exposure-maine-fri-02062026-1200

02/04/2026

After nearly 4 decades of service, Steven Michaud has stepped down from the Maine Hospital Association, and it announced today that Jeffrey Austin has been named president of the Association, effective March 1.

Steven Michaud joined the Augusta-based trade association in 1987 and was named president in 1999.  He will be succeeded by Jeffrey Austin.

01/12/2026

MHA President Steven Michaud sat down with NEWS CENTER Maine for its Priced Out podcast to discuss the state of healthcare, from rising costs and staffing shortages to hospital closures.

We spoke with Maine Hospital Association President Stephen Michaud about the state of health care, from rising costs and staffing shortages to hospital closures.

12/25/2025

With gratitude for the hospitals and healthcare workers who care for Mainers every day, the MHA wishes you happy holidays and a healthy New Year.

12/05/2025

MHA's Jeffrey Austin sat down with NEWS CENTER Maine to discuss the MHA lawsuit aimed at stopping the unlawful and harmful changes to the federal 340B drug discount program.

Federal agencies are trying to change the rules in a program for how hospitals can access drugs at a discounted price.

12/03/2025

“Maine’s hospitals are already facing very difficult financial conditions as they strive to continue providing a full range of care to their communities,” said Steven Michaud, president of the Maine Hospital Association. “Maine hospitals simply cannot afford the immense costs of this hastily imposed rebate program.”

Today, the American Hospital Association (AHA), the Maine Hospital Association (MHA) and four safety-net health systems from across the country filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Maine to stop unlawful changes to a critical program that provides lower-cost drugs....

11/20/2025

Rural hospitals in Maine are facing some of the toughest challenges in decades. Yet they continue to show up, innovate, and care for their communities. Without them, rural Maine would lose essential access to healthcare. Today, we celebrate their strength and commitment.