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February 19, 2024
In the spirit of Valentine's Day, MHA shares heartfelt appreciation for our hospitals and the dedicated teams who tirelessly contribute to the well-being of our communities. Colleagues from around the state share why they love their careers in this video.
Your work each day, and the inspiring stories shared in the video, inspire potential job seekers and students.
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February 12, 2024
In talking with so many of you and visiting your hospitals (9 done, 10 more scheduled, and 42 to go!) I continue to hear of a need for increased stakeholders and partnerships to really address health in our state. And there are many ideas percolating, particularly over the past week as I met with several key business leaders including Brian Pieninck, President and CEO of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, and his Vice President and Chief of Staff Lester Davis.
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February 05, 2024
Just three full weeks into the state’s 90-day legislative session, it’s clear that health and health care are top of mind.
Your MHA team is hard at work on your behalf, advocating for policies and programs that ensure access to care, strengthen our hospital workforce, and protect Maryland’s liability climate.
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January 29, 2024
This week has been another of collaborative thinking at the Association offices in Elkridge.
In addition to visiting three more hospitals (54 more to go!), we hosted a number of meetings where it was clear that working closely with each other and key stakeholders will get us further than on our own.
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January 22, 2024
Each day, thousands of Marylanders spend at least a portion of their day visiting a hospital. Whether it’s an outpatient visit, a scheduled procedure, the celebratory birth of a baby, or an unscheduled and unwelcome emergency visit, Maryland hospitals are there for their communities.
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January 16, 2024
For decades, January has been an exciting—and busy—time for me as I prepared to represent my constituents in the state and in Prince George’s County during the 90-day legislative session.
These initial days of 2024 have been just as exciting, and certainly just as busy, as I’ve been getting to know MHA and making my way around the state to meet with all of you, as well as elected leaders, hospital regulators, and other stakeholders.
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January 05, 2024
MHA is excited to start the new year with a new President & CEO, Melony G. Griffith, at the helm.
In just her first couple of weeks with the Association, Melony is already getting to know you, learn more about your priorities, and establish solid footing for MHA and the hospital field heading into the legislative session and the work to figure out the future of Maryland’s Total Cost of Care Model.
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December 18, 2023
This holiday season, many of us will have an opportunity to slow down, spend time with family, recharge—and reflect on the year that has passed and the one that is just around the corner.
At MHA, we find ourselves looking forward to 2024, energized and motivated by the promise of even greater collaboration with all of you.
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December 04, 2023
As the holiday season gets underway this week, your MHA team extends heartfelt gratitude for your outstanding efforts throughout the year.
In the face of new challenges, your resilience, compassion, and unwavering commitment to the well-being of others have truly set you apart. We stand beside you, offering our support and celebrating the successes that you have achieved.
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November 20, 2023
With less than two months until the start of the 2024 legislative session of the Maryland General Assembly, MHA is working to advance the field’s legislative agenda. Just as important will be legislation we will defend against hospital detractors, including a variety of anticipated bills that would harm health and health care in our state. MHA is working with your own GA leaders to champion your interests throughout the 90-day session.
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October 30, 2023
Hospitals, as places of health and healing, should be safe havens in our communities and for our employees.
Yet, too often they are affected by harassment in the workplace and other factors that lead to stress and burnout—and ultimately affect your ability to recruit the workforce of the future.
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October 16, 2023
Last Friday Senator Melony G. Griffith was named the new Maryland Hospital Association president & CEO starting Dec. 18. With this experienced leader comes an opportunity for new and renewed relationships with legislators and regulators at the local, state, and federal levels.
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October 03, 2023
A week ago The Washington Post ran an article based on the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Office of Health Care Quality’s (OHCQ) Maryland Hospital Patient Safety Program Annual Report for fiscal year 2022.
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September 18, 2023
Learn about Harsh K. Trivedi, MD, President & CEO, Sheppard Pratt
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September 05, 2023
This holiday weekend, we want to take a moment to honor and celebrate the incredible strength of the hospital workforce in Maryland. We thank you for your dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment. Without you and your teams, many of our families, friends, and neighbors would not be with us.
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August 21, 2023
Learn about Kevin Sowers, president of Johns Hopkins Health System, executive vice president of Johns Hopkins Medicine, and the chair of MHA Council on Legislative & Regulatory Policy in this edition of Member Spotlight.
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August 07, 2023
Health equity is the cornerstone of a just and effective health care system for all.
Despite progress made in Maryland hospitals and communities, disparities continue to persist, leading some populations to endure poorer health outcomes than others.
We continue to strive for the highest level of health for all individuals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, age, or socioeconomic status.
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July 24, 2023
Learn about Tom Kleinhanzl, president of Frederick Health and the chair of MHA’s newly formed Board of Trustees, which began a three-year term July 1.
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July 10, 2023
MHA recently made several changes to modernize our governance structure and ensure the Association remains nimble, responsive, and well-positioned to address the emerging challenges and opportunities in health care. MHA held elections during our Annual Membership Meeting last month, welcomed a new Board of Trustees, and implemented significant governance changes to drive your priorities forward.
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June 20, 2023
More than 150 hospital and health system leaders attended MHA’s Annual Membership Meeting June 12-13 in Baltimore. We were joined by an impressive set of speakers, including special guest Gov. Wes Moore, and had an opportunity to celebrate our hospitals’ achievements and honor our legislative champions.
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