President's Blog Archives - Maryland Hospital Association

President’s Blog: Advancing Hospital Priorities in Annapolis

We’ve passed the one-third mark of the 2024 Maryland legislative session, and progress is steady. With all the hospital fieldwide priority bills introduced, MHA and your government affairs leads are actively partnering with legislators to advance key issues. Encouragingly, policymakers are showing greater engagement and understanding of our critical mission this year, recognizing that Maryland’s health and economic strength depend on the care your hospitals provide.

President’s Blog: Ensuring Patient Access and Protecting Hospital Operations

Actions in Washington, D.C., last week created some questions around hospital operations. At MHA, with our partners at the American Hospital Association, we are closely monitoring the changes around the new presidential administration to support hospital operations and ensure that all patients continue to have seamless access to acute care.

President’s Blog: Strengthening Our Workforce

As hospitals across the state continue to look at different ways to recruit and retain teams, we know that nurses are a key component. Registered nurses (RN), licensed practical nurses (LPN), and nursing assistants make up 41% of the hospital workforce.

President’s Blog: Strengthening the Workforce—Together

As we kick off the third year of the JoinMdHealth campaign, I want to thank you for making this campaign such a success!

President’s Blog: Powerful Start to Legislative Session

Last week, MHA hosted its first in-person legislative breakfast since the start of the pandemic. The event saw an impressive turnout of over 100 attendees, including 35 legislators, reaffirming the strong support for hospitals in Annapolis.

President’s Blog: Strong Start to the New Year

2025 is off to a strong—and action-packed—start.

Happy Holidays from MHA

As l reflect on the past year, let me express my gratitude to you and your teams for your unwavering dedication to the health and well-being of Marylanders. Your resilience and compassion inspire us every day.

MHA CEO Update: 2024 Year-End Update

As I reach the end of my first year at MHA, I am proud of all that we have accomplished together and excited to see what more there is to come. I have focused my time on learning about the hospital’s work, finances, and impact. I’ve also looked to build relationships with all of you, your institutions, and your communities along with the policymakers and partners that impact our field.

MHA Year-End Update from CEO Melony Griffith

As we close out 2024, I want to take a moment to reflect on my first year as President & CEO of MHA and share the progress we’ve made together.