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Why Your Vote Matters to Healthcare in Michigan
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This episode of the MiCare Champion Cast explores why casting a vote in the 2024 General Election matters to the future of healthcare in Michigan, what health policy issues are top of mind for the Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) and what role the association plays when it comes to advocating for healthcare and Michigan hospitals.To lea…
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What's Ahead in Healthcare? Insights from Rick Pollack, American Hospital Association (AHA)
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In this episode of the MiCare Champion Cast, Rick Pollack, president and CEO of the American Hospital Association (AHA) joins MHA CEO Brian Peters to discuss current and future healthcare priorities. In addition to sharing more about his journey to the AHA, Pollack explores the fundamental shifts he's seen within the national healthcare environment…
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Learning More About Munson Healthcare's Ask-A-Nurse Program
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This episode of the MiCare Champion Cast explores more about Munson Healthcare’s Ask-A-Nurse program with Bonnie Kruszka, DNP, FNP-C, ENP-BC, RN, Chief Operating Officer, Munson Physician Network, Chief Advanced Practice Provider, Munson Healthcare; and Allison Passinault, RN, BSN, Ambulatory Nursing Manager for the Ask-A-Nurse program and Centrali…
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Discussing Healthcare Priorities in Michigan with Dr. Julie Yaroch
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This episode of the MiCare Champion Cast is a conversation between MHA CEO Brian Peters and 2024-2025 MHA Board Chair Julie Yaroch, DO, president of ProMedica Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital. Listeners can expect to learn more about Yaroch’s journey becoming a healthcare leader, along with her aspirations for the new board of trustees and wha…
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The Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare
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This episode of the MiCare Champion Cast explores the role artificial intelligence (AI) plays in healthcare today and what it will look like in the future. The episode features Bruce Brandes, president of Care.ai and Monica Holmes, a PhD candidate in bioinformatics at the University of Michigan and current member of the MHA AI Task Force.To learn m…
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Navigating Virtual Care for Behavioral Health
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This episode of the MiCare Champion Cast, released during Mental Health Awareness Month, features two providers from Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services who discuss how clinicians are navigating virtual care in the behavioral health space.Dr. Heide Rollings, M.D., child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship director and Dr. Lisa Vroman Stokes…
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What Happens When There’s a Cyberattack at a Hospital or Health System?
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This episode of the MiCare Champion Cast explores what happens when a hospital or health system experiences a cyberattack featuring Jack Kufahl, chief information security officer at Michigan Medicine. Those interested in learning more about Michigan Medicine can visit: https://www.michiganmedicine.org/Those interested in learning more about CyberF…
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National Public Health Week: Learning More About ProMedica Farms and the Veggie Mobile
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This episode of the MiCare Champion Cast, released during National Public Health Week, explores how hospitals are engaged in public health. Featured guests include Julie Yaroch, D.O., president of ProMedica Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital and senior vice president of ProMedica Inpatient and Retail Pharmacy, and Frank Nagle, MBA, director of C…
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Patient Safety Awareness Week: The Important Role of Hospital Adverse Event Data
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This episode of the MiCare Champion Cast, released during Patient Safety Awareness Week, uplifts why hospitals should prioritize submitting adverse event data and what can be done to improve the culture around reporting. The episode features Nadine Post, MSN, RN, manager of Quality and Patient Safety at MyMichigan Health and Nicole Stefan, CNMT, MB…
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A Closer Look at Medical Mistrust Among Black Americans
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This episode of the MiCare Champion Cast explores the impact medical mistrust has on health outcomes for Black Americans featuring Lynn Todman, PhD, vice president of Health Equity and Community Partnerships for Corewell Health.By Michigan Health & Hospital Association
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Addressing Workplace Violence in Michigan Hospitals
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This episode of the MiCare Champion Cast explores workplace violence resources for Michigan hospitals featuring Jenifer Monzo, director of Quality and Risk Management at McKenzie Health System and Stephen Weiler, IPEM, MEP, CPP, CPD, manager of Resiliency Services at HSS.MHA-member hospitals interested in receiving support for safety and quality in…
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The Latest on Flu Vaccines and Pediatric Respiratory Illness in Michigan
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The December 2023 episode of the MiCare Champion Cast, released during National Influenza Vaccination Week, features Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, MD, MPH, FIDSA, chief medical executive for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Dr. Matthew Denenberg, MD, pediatric emergency medicine physician at Corewell Health. Throughout th…
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Hospitals Help: How Munson Healthcare Serves Rural Communities Inside and Outside of the Hospital
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The November 2023 episode, released on National Rural Health Day, features 2023-2024 Small and Rural Hospital Council Chair Peter Marinoff, president and CEO of Munson Healthcare’s (MHC) Southern Region. Marinoff is joined by Lauren LaPine, senior director of legislative and public policy at the MHA. Together, they explore the unique challenges fac…
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Discussing Hospital and Health System Priorities in Michigan
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This episode of the MiCare Champion Cast, hosted by MHA CEO Brian Peters, features MHA Board Chair Shannon Striebich, president and CEO of Trinity Health Michigan. Peters and Striebich explore what priorities are top of mind for the MHA Board, what workforce challenges are impacting Michigan hospitals, and what behavioral health efforts are underwa…
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How Michigan Hospitals are Paving New Paths to Recovery
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September is National Recovery Month. Over the last decade, opioid use disorder (OUD) has risen exponentially across the state and country. In 2022 alone, there were more than 21,000 overdose cases reported in Michigan emergency rooms, and sadly, more than 2,600 overdose deaths. This impacts people at all walks of life, across all communities, and …
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A Look at Michigan's "Healthiest" Healthcare Jobs feat. Michigan Health Council
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On the first episode of the 2023-24 program year, Melanie Brim, president and CEO of the Michigan Health Council (MHC), discusses the Michigan Healthcare Workforce Index (MHWI) – a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive index assessing the “health” of 36 healthcare occupations in Michigan. Brim covers the methodology of the index, what healthcare jobs ra…
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How Harmful Nurse Staffing Legislation is Threatening Access to Patient Care
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On the final episode of season 1 of the MiCare Champion Cast, MHA CEO Brian Peters and Kim Meeker, RN, BSN, MBA, president of the Michigan Organization for Nursing Leadership (MONL), discuss a recent package of bills introduced in the Michigan Legislature that could severely harm hospitals and access to patient care, if passed.Senate Bills 334 – 33…
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Health Policy Priorities in Michigan ft. State Representative Julie Rogers
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On episode 30 of the MiCare Champion Cast, State Representative Julie Rogers, 41st House District; and Laura Appel, executive vice president of Government Relations & Public Policy at MHA, discuss current health policy priorities impacting Michigan hospitals, patients and communities.Those interested in learning more about Rep. Rogers, can visit: h…
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How Can Michigan Leaders Collaborate to Address Gaps in Behavioral Healthcare?
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On episode 29 of the MiCare Champion Cast, State Representative Graham Filler and Dr. Julie Yaroch, DO, president of ProMedica Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital and Senior Vice President of Inpatient & Retail Pharmacy for ProMedica Health System discuss how lawmakers, healthcare leaders and the community can work together to improve and address…
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In conjunction with the MiCare Champion Cast, Hillsdale Hospital released an episode of the Rural Health Rising podcast April 27 featuring MHA CEO Brian Peters. Joining hosts Jeremiah Hodshire, CEO of Hillsdale Hospital, and Rachel Lott, director of Marketing and Development, Peters explores the state of healthcare as the MHA and member hospitals a…
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Catching up with the MHA Keystone Center During Patient Safety Awareness Week
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Adam Novak, director of safety & quality at the MHA Keystone Center, joins host Lucy Ciaramitaro during Patient Safety Awareness Week to provide a refresh on the work of the patient safety organization (PSO) along with resources that are available to Michigan hospitals and health systems through the Keystone Center. To learn more about the upcoming…
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What Role Do Hospitals Play in Michigan’s Rural Communities?
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Helen Johnson, RN, MSN, NEA-BC, FACHE, president at Sparrow Eaton Hospital and chair of the MHA Small & Rural Hospital Council, shares the impact rural hospitals have on their communities and local economy.Johnson shares her personal journey to healthcare and the heart-warming experiences that have made her – and many of her staff – proud to serve …
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A Look at Working Inside One of Michigan’s Rural Hospitals
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Dr. Ross M. Ramsey, MD, President & CEO of Scheurer Health, gives listeners an inside look at working in one of Michigan’s rural hospitals as both a clinician and leader. Ramsey, who grew up in the region before attending medical school at Michigan State University, explains the care model and culture that sets rural hospitals like Scheurer apart f…
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Your Vote Impacts Healthcare in Michigan – Here’s How.
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On this episode, Laura Appel, executive vice president of Government Relations and Public Policy at the MHA, discusses the upcoming general election, which will set the stage for critical healthcare decisions for Michigan and the nation in the years ahead. Appel explains how voting directly impacts healthcare and outlines details on this year’s can…
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A Look at What’s Ahead with Michigan Medicine
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On this episode, MHA CEO Brian Peters is joined by T. Anthony Denton, J.D., MHSA, senior vice president and CEO of University of Michigan Health – Michigan Medicine, and 2022-2023 Chair of the MHA Board of Trustees. The two explore priorities for the new program year along with efforts underway to address workforce challenges, improve health equity…
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On this episode, Lucy Ciaramitaro of the MHA interviews Karen Cheeseman, Chief Executive Officer of Mackinac Straits Health System and Leah Heffernan, retail pharmacy director, to explain the 340B drug pricing program; specifically what it is, and how it benefits Michigan's rural communities.You can help protect 340B by heading to the MHA Legislati…
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Social Media Effects on Pediatric Mental Health
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In this episode Dr. Joe Santangelo, who is a pediatrician by training but is currently in the role of Chief Quality and Safety Officer at Munson Healthcare, talks with Dr. Stason Vandegrift a pediatrician in Grayling about how social media is affecting the pediatric population. In this episode they discuss the relationship between social media and …
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Thomas Judd Care Center HIV Outreach Initiatives
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The Thomas Judd Care Center aims to enable everyone in Munson's service regions to know their HIV status through outreach and education. TJCC provides educational resources to help keep community members safe, along with case management, medical care, and resources to help with a positive diagnosis. Dr. Christine Nefcy, Chief Medical Officer at Mun…
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Lucy Ciaramitaro of the MHA is joined by Wright Lassiter, President and CEO of Henry Ford Health, to discuss the social determinants of health - what they are, why they matter and how understanding them can help us achieve better health outcomes. As President and CEO, Lassiter oversees the $7 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospit…
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When the Physician Becomes the Patient
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On this episode of the MiCare Champion Cast, Michael Leonard, MD, partner at Safe & Reliable Healthcare, shares his personal experience falling severely ill to COVID-19 in 2020. Leonard, who spent a total of 59 days in the hospital, gives a close-up look at what it was like as a tenured, perfectly healthy physician to become a critically ill COVID-…
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How Corewell Health Prioritizes Health Equity
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On this episode series – which follows the theme of health equity – MHA CEO Brian Peters is joined by Tina Freese Decker, president and CEO of Corewell Health (previously Spectrum Health) and 2021 chair of the MHA Board of Trustees. The two discuss health equity from a leadership lens, and why/how Spectrum Health has made health equity a priority a…
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Lucy Ciaramitaro of the MHA is joined by Dr. Renée Branch Canady, PhD, MPA, who serves as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MPHI; a Michigan-based and nationally engaged non-profit public health institute dedicated to advancing population health through public health innovation and collaboration.Dr. Canady gives us insight into not only health equit…
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In this episode, host, Dr. Christine Nefcy is joined by guest, Dr. Nick Rademacher, Grand River Emergency Medical Group, Assistant Clinical Professor, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and technical assistant with the Michigan Opioid Partnership. Dr. Rademacher discusses the many ways we can address stigmatizing and punitive pract…
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Cardiovascular Effects on Pediatric Patients from COVID-19
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Dr. Santangelo, Chief Quality and Safety Officer for Munson Healthcare, hosts this episode with guest, Dr. Scott Maurer, a pediatric hospitalist at Michigan Medicine. Dr. Maurer is affiliated with Michigan Medicine but practices in northern lower Michigan. In this episode Dr. Maurer explains when cardiology should get involved with pediatric patien…
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In this episode host Dr. Christine Nefcy, Chief Medical Officer, Munson Healthcare dives deep into the conversation of the ethics around code status with Dr. Roman Barraza, MD, PhD; Medical Director, Hospice and Palliative Care, Munson Palliative Care Services . They discuss the definition of code status and all that it encompasses, how to have a c…
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Finding Hope & Healing Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
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The MiCare Champion Cast features interviews with healthcare policy experts in Michigan on key issues that impact healthcare and the health of communities. On this episode, Lucy Ciaramitaro of the MHA is joined by Dr. Lydia Watson, SVP, chief medical officer (CMO) of MidMichigan Health. The two discuss the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of …
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Dr. Joe Santangelo, Chief Quality and Safety Officer for Munson Healthcare and Dr. Jim Whelan, Dr. Jim Whelan, Chief Medical Officer, Cadillac Hospital; Medical Director of the Munson Clinically Integrated Network, Munson Healthcare; and Medical Director, Wexford PHO give an overview of how opioids are affecting our patients and providers in the Mu…
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Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS-C)
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This episode features pediatrician Jacques-Brett Burgess, MD, MPH, SFHM, FAAP and hosts Dr. Christine Nefcy and Laura Glenn speaking on Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS-C). MIS-C is a rare but serious inflammatory condition seen in children that is a delayed immune response to COVID-19. Dr. Burgess shared local numbers, symptoms and signs of …
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How Health Systems Have Survived the Pandemic
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On this episode, MHA CEO Brian Peters is joined by Ed Ness, president and CEO of Munson Healthcare and the 2020-2021 chair of the MHA Board of Trustees. Their conversation explores the unprecedented challenges that Michigan hospitals faced amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the response of the healthcare community and what’s ahead for championing our stat…
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Approximately 90 women die each year in Michigan during pregnancy, at delivery, and within a year of giving birth, and 44 percent of pregnancy-related deaths are considered preventable. Today on the MiCare Champion Cast, we’re talking about what Michigan hospitals and physicians are doing to keep moms and babies healthy and safe. The episode featur…
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Michigan's auto no-fault insurance system is under attack in a last-minute effort to dismantle it during lame duck – or the period after an election when outgoing officials are still in office. Today, we talk to Laura Appel, senior vice president and Chief Innovation Officer at the MHA about current auto no-fault benefits and how this lame duck att…
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Healthcare Information Sharing and Patient Care
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When we think of healthcare, most people think of medicine, nurses, physicians and hospitals. But one major component of modern healthcare is data. By collecting and securely sharing patient data, Michigan hospitals are working to improve efficiency and safety in healthcare for patients.Today, we talk to Tim Pletcher, executive director of the Mich…
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The 2018 midterm election is coming up on Nov. 6. Historically, voter turnout is lower during midterms, compared to presidential elections. However, there are several races in 2018 that will have a big on impact Michiganders’ health and access to care and the hospitals and providers who serve our communities. Today, we talk with Laura Appel, the MH…
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Michigan hospitals are working in local communities to help people of all ages get healthy and stay healthy both in and out of the hospital. Two new reports – the Economic Impact of Healthcare in Michigan and the Community Benefit Report – demonstrate the substantial role healthcare plays in the well-being of both the state’s residents and its econ…
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Last year, we talked about the impact of the opioid crisis in Michigan and what we can do to help. Today, we’re revisiting this important topic as we talk about some of the new steps being taken to help prevent opioid abuse and overuse with Paige Fults, director, advocacy, Michigan Health & Hospital Association; Kim Gaedeke, acting deputy director,…
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Protecting the Community through Vaccinations
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We’re in the middle of a serious flu season in Michigan, so we’re talking about the importance of the flu shot and other vaccines. Veronica McNally of Oakland County, founder of the Franny Strong Foundation, shares her family’s story. Her infant daughter, Francesca Marie, lost her life to pertussis, or whooping cough, and she now works to educate p…
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Patients and families need reliable and timely information about the quality of care at their local hospital, so they can make better healthcare decisions. In this episode, we talk to Tina Freese Decker, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Spectrum Health; MHA CEO Brian Peters; and Sam Watson, Senior Vice President, Patient Safety & …
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In the seventh episode of our series, we get the patient and caregiver perspective on sepsis, the body’s life-threatening response to infection. Sepsis kills hundreds of thousands of Americans every year, and it’s something Michigan hospitals are working hard to combat. In this episode, we talk to Rebecca Thomas of Harrison Township; Corine Pope, P…
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In the sixth episode of our series, we discuss staffing ratios and efforts to legislate them from Lansing. Chris Mitchell, senior vice president of advocacy at the MHA, shares an update on the current proposals in Lansing, and Joyce Young, regional chief nursing officer for Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, shares how individual hospitals handle st…
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In the fifth episode of our series, we learn about advocacy from Kate Steele, an auto accident survivor and advocate; Stephanie Helton, who leads communications & grassroots advocacy at Trinity Health; and Rep. Daniela Garcia (R-Holland). They share their experiences and advice for advocates.By Michigan Health & Hospital Association
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