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2. www.mha.org Follow the MHA on social media How Michigan Hospitals Contribute to the State’s Healthcare Budget

3. www.mha.org Follow the MHA on social media Michigan hospitals play a vital role in the state’s healthcare budget.

4. www.mha.org Follow the MHA on social media 2003 HOSPITAL PROVIDER TAX PROGRAM BEGINS Since 2003, hospitals have paid $7 billion in provider taxes – nearly $2.1 billion of which was retained by the state to benefit the healthcare needs of Michigan residents.

5. www.mha.org Follow the MHA on social media 2010 But before a single Michigan resident has access to the federal exchange or Medicaid expansion Michigan hospitals forgo $525 million in Medicare funding 2014

6. www.mha.org Follow the MHA on social media 2014 MICHIGAN’S FEDERALLY FACILITATED HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE HEALTHY MICHIGAN PLAN 346,000+ Michigan residents currently benefitting from coverage options 600,000+ Michigan residents currently benefitting from Michigan’s Medicaid expansion program These programs currently provide healthcare coverage for nearly 1 million Michigan residents

7. www.mha.org Follow the MHA on social media 2016 In fiscal year 2016, Michigan hospitals paid $309 million of its provider tax program directly to the state to help fund Michigan’s Medicaid program and other state healthcare needs.

8. www.mha.org Follow the MHA on social media 2017 The FY 2017 executive budget recommendation continues GME funding at the FY 2016 level. This investment helps grow the number of physicians practicing in Michigan.

9. www.mha.org Follow the MHA on social media 2017 Nearly half of Michigan’s hospitals are considered small and rural. The FY 2017 executive budget recommendation preserves funding for two significant funding pools essential to the delivery of high-quality care and services to people throughout the state. Small and Rural Hospital Access Pool $34 million in total funding in FY 2017 helps more than 60 Michigan hospitals stay open and serve their communities. OB Stabilization Fund $12 million in total funding in FY 2017 helps preserve labor and delivery services in hospitals throughout rural Michigan.

10. www.mha.org Follow the MHA on social media Call to Action: Michigan hospitals request our state elected officials to support the governor’s executive budget proposal for Medicaid and hospital-based program funding.

11. www.mha.org Follow the MHA on social media At the end of the day… Hospital-provided healthcare funding helps pay for a number of essential healthcare services for Michigan residents.

12. www.mha.org Follow the MHA on social media Thanks to the financial contributions of our hospitals, Michigan residents have access to healthcare services and expanded health insurance options, which all contribute to healthier residents and a healthier state.

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