Michigan Health & Hospital Association

04/23/2026

Thank you Senator Winnie Brinks and Sen. Hertel for bringing forth legislation focused on improving healthcare without jeopardizing access to care.

To read MHA CEO Brian Peters' full statement, visit ➡️

The MHA appreciates the Senate Majority Leader and Sen. Hertel for bringing forth legislation that is focused on improving healthcare affordability without jeopardizing access to care. This bill package will expand coverage options, strengthen continuity of care and address the real pressures drivin...

04/22/2026

From prenatal care and labor and delivery to neonatal intensive care and postpartum follow-up, Bronson Healthcare plays a critical role in influencing health outcomes for mothers and babies across Southwest Michigan.

“This work does not belong to any single organization,” said Bill Manns, president and CEO, Bronson Healthcare. “It belongs to all of us who care for families before, during and after birth — and to the communities who trust us with their babies’ lives.”

In addition to local partnerships, Bronson teams are engaged with the MHA Council on Health Access and Community Impact and MHA Community Benefit Collaboratives to help advance statewide improvements in maternal health. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/48HE1ae

From prenatal care and labor and delivery to neonatal intensive care and postpartum follow-up, Bronson Healthcare plays a critical role in influencing health outcomes for mothers and babies across Southwest Michigan. In celebrating a historic reduction in Black infant mortality across Kalamazoo Coun...

04/17/2026

Congratulations and thank you to Camryn Smith and Alicia Evans, medical assistants at Trinity Health IHA Medical Group (Trinity Health MI), who were honored earlier this week as MHA Keystone Center Speak-up! Award recipients. 🏆💐 Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3OsfKOs

04/16/2026

🎧 Learn how Michigan hospitals use savings to reinvest directly into patient care by maintaining or expanding services, lowering out-of-pocket costs and supporting community health initiatives ⤵️

April 9, 2026 ~ Prescription drug prices keep rising, but a little‑known federal program is playing a major role in how hospitals are managing costs and protect patient access. In this WJR Spotlight, Paul W. Smith talks with Elizabeth Kutter of the Michigan Health and Hospital Association about ho...

04/15/2026

Rural hospitals are the heart of their communities, providing care close to home in addition to jobs, stability and reassurance that help is nearby in life’s most pivotal moments. Despite their essential role, rural providers across the state and country are challenged by limited resources, workforce shortages and constrained infrastructure.

Knowing this reality first-hand, the teams at Hillsdale Hospital are focused on advocating for rural communities and ensuring patients don’t lose access to routine or specialty care. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3OihMRm

The teams at Hillsdale Hospital are focused on advocating for rural communities and ensuring patients don’t lose access to routine or specialty care.

04/14/2026

The MHA Keystone Center recently rolled out its Quality and Safety Dashboard, a resource that helps Michigan hospitals monitor performance, identify improvement opportunities and reduce patient harm. Learn more ⬇️

The MHA Keystone Center recently rolled out its Quality and Safety Dashboard, a resource that helps Michigan hospitals monitor performance, identify improvement opportunities and reduce patient harm.

04/13/2026

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is recommending early measles (MMR) vaccination for infants in select southeast Michigan counties and extending the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunization season through April 30, in response to continued virus activity. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4c9zuQe

04/10/2026

Today we announced the establishment of the MHA Center of Rural Excellence, a 501(c)(6) organization created to formalize and strengthen the collective voice of rural hospitals through targeted advocacy and support tailored to the unique challenges Michigan’s rural providers face.

“Rural hospitals are navigating increasing financial strain, workforce shortages and complex funding structures that were not developed with rural realities in mind,” said MHA CEO Brian Peters. “The MHA Center of Rural Excellence is designed to provide dedicated advocacy and leadership to give rural hospitals the support needed to manage these challenges and continue serving their communities.”

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4sjEtlX

04/09/2026

During Workplace Violence Prevention Month, we must be clear in the conviction that protecting healthcare worker safety is not optional.

MHA CEO Brian Peters shares some of the violence prevention efforts underway and reflects on the need for intentional policy solutions to meet the scope and severity of the problem ➡️ https://bit.ly/4simqNa

04/08/2026

Join us in celebrating all the amazing ways Michigan hospitals go above and beyond to advance the health and well-being of Michigan communities during ! 💚💙

04/07/2026

Patients often feel most vulnerable during the transition to home – especially if questions linger, follow-up care is extensive or there’s a risk for complications. Knowing this, hospitals like Kalkaska Memorial Health Center are finding innovative ways to ensure patients don’t have to navigate recovery alone. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4duz5ZC

The Community Paramedic program at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center supports patients during and after discharge in an effort to address concerns and prevent avoidable emergency department visits.

04/02/2026

A new AI-powered tool at McLaren Health Care is helping detect patient's risk for heart disease sooner. ❤️ Advancements like this are making prevention smarter, faster and more accessible to Michigan patients. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4s7wQPJ