MiCare Champion Cast

Laura Appel, executive vice president of government relations & public policy, MHA, explores details about the upcoming 2026 general election and why it’s critical to Michigan’s healthcare future.

MHA CEO Brian Peters discusses healthcare affordability, workforce recruitment/retention and the economic impact of Michigan hospitals with Jim Holcomb, CEO of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.

MHA CEO Brian Peters explores the economic impact of Michigan hospitals with Jim Holcomb, CEO of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, covering conversation around affordability, workforce recruitment and retention, artificial intelligence and more.

State Rep. Bill G. Schutte joined Rich Helppie from The Common Bridge podcast May 27 at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference to discuss key policy issues, affordability and the economic impact of Michigan hospitals. To learn more, visit MIHospitals.org.

Monique Stanton, president, CEO, Michigan League for Public Policy, joined Rich Helppie from The Common Bridge Podcast May 27 at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference to discuss pending Medicaid changes, rural access barriers and the essential role Michigan hospitals play as community leaders and trusted messengers when it comes to protecting access to care across the state.

Former U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow joined Rich Helppie from The Common Bridge Podcast May 27 at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference to discuss healthcare policy issues, upcoming Medicaid changes, access challenges impacting rural communities and Sen. Stabenow’s appreciation for Michigan’s healthcare workforce.

Rick Baker, president and CEO, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, joined Rich Helppie from The Common Bridge Podcast May 27 at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference to discuss the important role hospitals plays in local communities not only for the clinical care they provide, but also as economic drivers and primary employers.

State Senator Sarah Anthony joined Rich Helppie, host of The Common Bridge Podcast, May 27 at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference to discuss healthcare policy, Medicaid and key issues impacting Michigan communities.

Former Michigan governor Rick Snyder joined Rich Helppie, host of The Common Bridge Podcast, May 27 at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference to discuss key policy priorities impacting Michigan communities.

Robert Casalou, executive vice president, associate chief operating officer, Trinity Health, joined Rich Helppie from The Common Bridge podcast May 27 at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference to discuss how hospitals are always caring for their communities and always advancing the health of the state. To learn more, visit MIHospitals.org.