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MHA Monday Report June 24, 2019

Weekly news and updates from the MHA.

Monday Report | June 24

Registration Open for 2019 MHA Safety & Quality Symposium

Registration is now open for the MHA Safety & Quality Symposium taking place Sept. 26 at the Detroit Marriott Troy.

Issues in Healthcare, Member News | June 24

News to Know - Week of June 24

Upcoming events and important healthcare news for the week of June 24.

Member News | June 22

Salary Survey Helps Reward Staff with Special Healthcare Skills; Submit by June 28

In the healthcare sector, attracting and retaining skilled talent is a constant challenge.

Member News | June 20

Materials from Medicare Area Wage Index Webinar Available for Review

The MHA hosted a webinar June 19 with consulting firm Comprehensive Reimbursement, Inc. (CRI) to assist hospitals in reviewing their preliminary data that will be used by the CMS to develop the fiscal year (FY) 2021 Medicare area wage index (AWI) which takes effect Oct. 1, 2020.

Member News | June 20

Senate Passes Bills to Ease Compliance with Medicaid Work Requirement

On June 19, the Michigan Senate unanimously passed a pair of bills that would amend the reporting obligations for Healthy Michigan Plan beneficiaries impacted by the Medicaid work requirement legislation that became law in 2018.

Issues in Healthcare, Top Issues - Healthcare | June 20

MHA Monday Report June 17, 2019

Weekly news and updates from the MHA.

Monday Report | June 17

News to Know - Week of June 17

Upcoming events and important healthcare news for the week of June 17.

Member News | June 15

MHA Draft Comments Available for FY 2020 Medicare IPPS Proposed Rule

The MHA has drafted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed rule to update the Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) for fiscal year (FY) 2020.

Member News | June 14

Bridge Magazine Article Highlights Challenges Facing Small and Rural Hospitals in Michigan

An article published in the June 12 issue of Bridge Magazine takes a close look at how fiscal pressures, staff recruitment troubles and dwindling patient numbers are pushing hospitals serving less populated regions to the brink, not only in Michigan, but across the country.

MHA In The News | June 13

Detroit News: 'Very Afraid' Auto Crash Survivors Fear No-fault Overhaul Will Reduce or Wipe Out Aid

A June 12 Detroit News article examines the potential impact of a new auto no-fault reform law on catastrophically injured auto accident survivors who currently rely upon Michigan's current auto no-fault system for their care.

MHA In The News | June 13

House Approves Health and Human Services Budget Proposal

The Michigan House of Representatives approved the state health and human services fiscal year 2020 budget June 12. In approving the budget, the House offered no amendments to the proposal initially reported May 14.

Member News | June 13

Why MI (and my) Rural Care Matters

Ruthanne Sudderth, senior vice president, public affairs & communications, recalls growing up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and the important role hospitals play to the people in small and rural cities across Michigan.

MHA Rounds | June 13

Fall-related Harm Featured Topic at MHA Keystone Center PSO Safe Table

The MHA Keystone Center Patient Safety Organization (PSO) conducted a safe table event June 4 to discuss the potential for fall-related injuries in healthcare facilities and how to prevent them.

Patient Safety & Quality | June 12

MHA Monday Report June 10, 2019

Weekly news and updates from the MHA.

Monday Report | June 10

News to Know - Week of June 10

Upcoming events and important healthcare news for the week of June 10.

Member News | June 08

CMS Seeks Input on Ways to Reduce Administrative Burden

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a request for information (RFI) asking for ideas to reduce the administrative burdens for healthcare providers and patients as part of its Patient over Paperwork Initiative.

Member News | June 07

Reduce Medical Liability Risks with Diagnostic Accuracy

This article from Coverys is published in appreciation of its generous support of the MHA 100 Year Anniversary.

Member News | June 07

Supreme Court Orders HHS to Provide Notice and Comment Period Prior to Rulemaking

In a recent 7-1 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a decision of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals holding Medicare law requires HHS to conduct notice-and-comment rulemaking before making an initial determination about Medicare DSH payments.

Issues in Healthcare, Top Issues - Healthcare | June 07

Senate Legislation Would Aid Compliance with Medicaid Work Requirement

On June 5, Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey (R-Clark Lake) and Sen. Curtis Hertel (D-East Lansing) introduced a pair of bills that would amend the Medicaid work requirement legislation signed into law by Gov. Rick Snyder in 2018.

Issues in Healthcare, Top Issues - Healthcare | June 06

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