June 14, 2019

Highlights From the MHA Annual Meeting

Capt. “Sully” Sullenberger There are lessons that hospitals and health systems can learn from safety practices common in the aviation industry, according to Captain “Sully” Sullenberger , a safety expert and author best known for successfully landing US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River. During his keynote address at MHA’s Annual Membership Meeting, Sullenberger said it was, in part, his safety training and his application of best practices on every flight for decades that prepared him to land the plane safely in the most challenging of circumstances. Read More

Dr. Pritpal Tamber Addressing social determinants of health, including access to housing, food and more, can support hospitals’ bottom line while improving the overall health of our communities, according to Dr. Pritpal Tamber , founder of the Creating Health Collaborative and a former physician editor of TEDMED. During his presentation at MHA’s Annual Membership Meeting, he shared data showing how hospitals’ investments in addressing social determinants of health paid off. Read More

Adam Boehler Maryland’s hospital and health system leaders should be proud of the success of the Maryland Model, according to Adam Boehler , Director of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation. During a conversation at the MHA Annual Meeting with Nicole Stallings, MHA Senior Vice President of Government Affairs & Policy, Boehler said the model has effectively lowered health care spending while improving the health of our communities. Read More

Bob Atlas MHA President & CEO Bob Atlas shared details about the association’s work to be Maryland’s most effective advocate for improving health care across our state. And, how the organization bolsters our members in advancing the health of all Marylanders as we work to move the state Toward Better Health. Read More

Congratulations to the 2019 Award Winners

AHA Milestone Award

Greater Baltimore Medical Center

The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Sinai Hospital

The American Hospital Association recognized Greater Baltimore Medical Center, The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Sinai Hospital for reaching membership milestones with AHA.

AHA Grassroots Champion Dr. John Chessare, President & CEO of Greater Baltimore Medical Center Dr. John Chessare received the American Hospital Association's Grassroots Champion award for his work advocating for hospitals and their patients. Outstanding Legislator Award Delegate Bonnie Cullison MHA named Del. Bonnie Cullison Maryland's Outstanding Legislator for her support for hospitals' work to transform care delivery.

Oriole Award Western Maryland Health System Western Maryland Health System exceeded their PAC goal by 100%, earning the system the Oriole Award. Raven Award Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital raised PAC contributions by 43% over the previous year, earning the hospital the Raven Award.

MHA Distinguished Service Award Mike Robbins, MHA SVP, Rate Setting MHA Senior Vice President of Rate Setting Mike Robbins earned MHA's Distinguished Service Award. Mike, who is retiring this month, has been a tireless advocate for Maryland's hospitals and health systems for the past 10 years.

2019 Annual Report Read MHA's 2019 annual report for highlights of MHA's work on behalf of its members to advance health care and the health of all Marylanders.

Maryland Hospital Association | www.mhaonline.org

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