MHA’s Current Public Policy Goals and Objectives

On behalf of all Michigan hospitals and health systems, the MHA Board of Trustees has approved a number of public policy goals and objectives. The MHA and its members are working with a broad and diverse number of people and organizations to achieve these goals, including physician groups, employers, chambers of commerce and other health advocacy organizations.

Short-Term Federal Advocacy Goal

Maximize federal funding for Michigan hospitals/health systems and their patients, and minimize additional budget cuts before the start of the federal budget for Fiscal Year 2009 (which starts Jan. 1, 2009).

Short-Term Objectives

1. Ensure fair and adequate Medicare payment for Michigan's hospitals and health systems in the current budget cycle.

• MHA Analysis of President Bush's Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Proposal
• Statewide Impact of President Bush's Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Proposal

2. Ensure fair and adequate Medicaid payment for Michigan's hospitals and health systems in the current budget cycle.

• Reauthorize State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) Funding

Long-Term Federal Advocacy Goal

Long-Term Objectives

1. Advocate for health care liability reform.

2. Work to address health care workforce shortage issues.