MHA Monday Report Sept. 28, 2020

MHA Monday Report Sept. 28, 2020

Weekly news and updates from the MHA.
Monday Report | September 28

News to Know – Week of Sept. 28

Important healthcare news for the week of Sept. 28.
Member News | September 26
Combating the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): Week of Sept. 21

Combating the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): Week of Sept. 21

The MHA continues to keep members apprised of developments affecting Michigan hospitals during the pandemic through email updates and the MHA Coronavirus webpage
Issues in Healthcare, Member News | September 25

Training Available on OBRA Change to Patient Transfer Process

As the MHA shared with members in early September, there is an impending administrative change within the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 Division of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services that will impact hospitals’ patient transfer workflows. 
Member News | September 25
MHA Keystone Center Spreads Awareness of Sepsis Through Twitter Chat

MHA Keystone Center Spreads Awareness of Sepsis Through Twitter Chat

The MHA Keystone Center hosted a one-hour Twitter chat Sept. 24 to raise awareness on correctly identifying and treating sepsis as part of Sepsis Awareness Month.
Member News, Patient Safety & Quality | September 25

Efforts to Stop Drug Companies’ Abuse of 340B Program Accelerate

As drug companies increasingly attempt to limit hospital and community clinics' use of 340B contract pharmacy arrangements to lower drug prices, U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters recently joined many of their colleagues in asking the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to penal...
Member News | September 25

Trustee Insights Edition Outlines Ways to Revisit Strategy During COVID-19

The latest edition of Trustee Insights, the monthly digital package from the American Hospital Association, is now available. 
Member News | September 25

Michigan Legislature Protects Healthcare in FY 2021 Budget

The Michigan Legislature approved the fiscal year 2021 state budget Sept. 23. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has indicated support for the budget, which takes effect Oct. 1, protects vital funding sources for patient care in Michigan hospitals and expands access to healthcare services.
Member News | September 24
Healthcare Bills Continue to Move Through Legislature

Healthcare Bills Continue to Move Through Legislature

The Michigan Legislature continued its work on many important policy issues for Michigan hospitals during the week of Sept. 21.
Issues in Healthcare, Member News | September 24
State Department of Health and Human Services Addresses MHA Legislative Policy Panel

State Department of Health and Human Services Addresses MHA Legislative Policy Panel

The MHA Legislative Policy Panel convened its first meeting of the program year virtually Sept. 23 to develop recommendations for the MHA Board of Trustees on legislative initiatives impacting Michigan hospitals.
September 24

Nursing Home Recommendations on COVID-19 Discussed at Sept. 30 Webinar

The Michigan Nursing Home COVID-19 Task Force and the Center for Health and Research Transformation recently endorsed recommendations to inform the state’s response for a potential second wave of COVID-19. The MHA will host a member webinar to review the recommendations.
Member News | September 23
Bipartisan Support of Healthcare Displayed in FY 2021 State Budget

Bipartisan Support of Healthcare Displayed in FY 2021 State Budget

The Michigan Health & Hospital Association appreciates the state budget passed by the Legislature that protects vital funding sources for patient care in Michigan hospitals.
News Releases, Issues in Healthcare, Member News, Top Issues - Healthcare | September 23
Crain’s Detroit Business: Report - Michigan hospital prices second lowest in nation

Crain’s Detroit Business: Report - Michigan hospital prices second lowest in nation

Crain’s Detroit Business published a story Sept. 18 on a new report that shows Michigan hospitals charged self-insured employers and private payers the second-lowest prices in the nation from 2016 to 2018.
MHA In The News | September 21
MHA Monday Report Sept. 21, 2020

MHA Monday Report Sept. 21, 2020

Weekly news and updates from the MHA.
Monday Report | September 21

News to Know – Week of Sept. 21

Important healthcare news for the week of Sept. 21.
Member News | September 19
Combating the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): Week of Sept. 14

Combating the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): Week of Sept. 14

The MHA continues to keep members apprised of developments affecting Michigan hospitals during the pandemic through email updates and the MHA Coronavirus webpage. Important updates are outlined below. ...
Issues in Healthcare, Member News, Top Issues - Healthcare | September 18

Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule Rescinded, Protecting Significant Funding

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Sept. 14 it will rescind the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule (MFAR), which threatened to cut hundreds of millions of dollars of Medicaid funding in Michigan alone. 
Member News, Top Issues - Healthcare | September 18
State Budget Process Continues

State Budget Process Continues

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican legislative leaders announced Sept. 14 that they have agreed to a framework for the fiscal year 2021 budget.
Member News, Top Issues - Healthcare | September 18
Michigan Legislature Focuses on Healthcare-related Bills

Michigan Legislature Focuses on Healthcare-related Bills

The Michigan Legislature addressed multiple pieces of legislation that impact hospitals during the week of Sept. 14.
Issues in Healthcare, Member News | September 18
MHA Keystone Center Efforts Support Falls Prevention Awareness Week

MHA Keystone Center Efforts Support Falls Prevention Awareness Week

Falls Prevention Awareness Week takes place Sept. 21 to 25. The MHA Keystone Center is committed to helping healthcare workers provide safe care and reduce adverse outcomes, with an emphasis on preventing falls.
Member News, Patient Safety & Quality | September 17
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