In Lansing, MI, the 2024 State of Reform Health Policy Conference took place. The conference was attended by staff from the MHA, including Laura Appel, Jim Lee, Adam Carlson, and Lauren LaPine. They participated in panel discussions on important issues for hospitals and the role of public policy in finding solutions.
Laura Appel spoke about healthcare workforce shortages, while Jim Lee discussed technology, AI, and health data interoperability. Adam Carlson addressed depleted ARPA funding in Michigan and Lauren LaPine focused on opportunities to improve behavioral health through CCBHCs and integration.
Other MHA members who participated in the event included Tawana Nettles-Robinson and Michelle Pena from Trinity Health Michigan. They discussed health disparities and workplace violence respectively. Seth Karnes from HSS also shared national insights on workplace violence during a panel discussion.
The topics of discussion at the conference included workforce shortages, artificial intelligence, depleted American Rescue Plan Act funding, and certified community behavioral health clinics. Members interested in learning more about active violence training, risk assessments, de-escalation training can contact HSS for further information. For any questions or additional information about this event please reach out to John Karasinski at the MHA.
