MHA Overview
About the Association
The Maryland Hospital Association’s membership is composed of community, teaching, and specialty hospitals and health systems. Allied with the American Hospital Association, MHA is an independent organization headquartered in Elkridge, Maryland.
MHA serves Maryland’s hospitals and health systems through collective action to shape policies, practices, financing, and performance to advance health care and the health of all Marylanders
MHA is Maryland’s most effective advocate for improving health care across our state and the health of all Marylanders
MHA Strategic Plan: Aims & Goals
Ensure the success of the Maryland Model of health care financing
Advocate for policies and practices that support efficient care delivery
Shape performance and design of the Maryland Model through the current cycle and beyond
Promote the long-term vitality of Maryland’s hospitals and health systems
Secure appropriate, predictable revenue for hospitals
Enable good supply and retention of an inclusive workforce
Ensure a fair, sustainable legal climate for hospitals and clinicians
Serving Our Members
Care Transformation & Finance
With the Council on Clinical & Quality Issues and Council on Financial Policy, addresses quality, health equity, population health, and financial policies of HSCRC, MHCC, and other agencies. Provides advocacy, insight, and analysis to ensure Maryland hospitals can operate efficiently and effectively and drive improved care delivery and outcomes under the Maryland Model.
Tequila Terry
Communications & External Affairs
Promotes hospital field goals and priorities of the hospital field. Updates hospital leaders on relevant issues through daily and weekly communication, mhaonline.org and social media. Leads a comprehensive strategy establishing MHA as the preeminent advocate for advancing health and health care in Maryland.
Amy Goodwin
Strategic Initiatives
Offers solutions to meet members’ operational goals of clinical excellence, cost savings, customer satisfaction, and profitability. Leads MHA Prime which provides group purchasing and services.
Rachel Smith
Government Affairs & Policy
With the Council on Legislative & Regulatory Policy, guides policy development on behalf of Maryland’s hospitals and health systems. Conducts advocacy with executive and legislative branches of state and federal governments. Represents MHA in engagement with other stakeholders.
Andrew Nicklas
Strategic Analytics
With a focus on data strategy, develops statewide data approach to enhance hospitals’ success underTotal Cost of Care (TCOC) with partners, including CRISP and the MDH. Provides actionable analytics for advocacy efforts as well as hospitals’ and health systems’ care transformation and improvement efforts.
Kristy Daphnis
Operations, Finance, & Governance
Manages internal MHA operations, facilities, technology, and human resources. Coordinates MHA governance and direction of initiatives, activities, and programs. Manages all finances for MHA and its affiliated organizations.
Kristy Daphnis
Council on Clinical & Quality Issues Membership Roster
David Maine, M.D. – Chair
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mercy Health Services Baltimore
Mohammed Shafeeq Ahmed, M.D.
President Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center Columbia
Laural Brinkley
Chief Nursing Officer
Calvert Health
Prince Frederick
John Chessare, M.D.
President & Chief Executive Officer
GBMC HealthCare System Baltimore
Bonita Conner
Director, Quality and Infection Prevention
Atlantic General Hospital Berlin
Kathryn Fiddler, DNP
Vice President, Population Health TidalHealt Salisbury
Angela Green Vice President, Population Health TidalHealth Salisbury
Janis Green, M.D.
Interim Chief Clinical Officer
Holy Cross Health Maryland Region of Trinity Health
Heather Kirby
Vice President, Integrated Care Delivery & Chief Population Health Officer
Frederick Health Frederick
David Lang, M.D.
Chief, Office of Patient Safety & Clinical Quality
NIH Clinical Center Bethesda
Ralph Lebron, M.D.
Medical Director, Quality & Safety
Mercy Medical Center Baltimore
Stuart Levine, M.D.
President, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center & Senior Vice President, MedStar Health Baltimore
Michele Martz President UPMC Western Maryland Cumberland
Patsy McNeil, M.D.
Executive Vice President & System Chief Medical Officer Adventist HealthCare
Stephen Michaels, M.D.
President, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center & Senior Vice President, MedStar Health Clinton
Jonathan Patrick, M.D.
Senior Director, Hospital Quality Performance Co-Chair MedStar Health Baltimore
Matthew Poffentoh, M.D.
Senior Vice President & Chief Physician Executive LifeBridge Health Baltimore
Michael Anne Preas
Vice President, Quality Management
University of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore
Nitza Santiago
Assistant Vice President, Quality & Patient Safety
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
Baltimore
Mitchell Schwartz, M.D.
Chief Physician Executive, Luminis Health & President, Luminis Health Clinical Enterprise
Annapolis
Rahul Shah, M.D.
Senior Vice President, Hospital-Based Specialties
Children’s National Health System
Washington, D.C.
Neel Vibhakar, M.D
Senior Vice President & Chief Medical Officer
University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center Glen Burnie
Julie Vitko
Senior Director, Quality & Patient Safety
UPMC Western Maryland Cumberland
*Denotes new members
Council on Financial Policy Membership Roster
Mohan Suntha, M.D. – Chair
President & Chief Executive Officer
University of Maryland Medical System
Baltimore
Ed Beranek
Vice President, Revenue Management and Reimbursement
The Johns Hopkins Hospital & Health System
Baltimore
Amy Boothe
Vice President, Finance and Operations
Garrett Regional Medical Center
Oakland
Emily Briton
President
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
Olney
Joshua Campbell
Executive Director, Budget, Reimbursement and Utilization Review
GBMC HealthCare
Baltimore
Alicia Cunningham
Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance and Revenue Advisory Services
University of Maryland Medical System
Baltimore
Justin C. Deibel
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Mercy Medical Center
Baltimore
Katie Eckert, CPA
Senior Vice President, Strategic Operations
Adventist HealthCare
Gaithersburg
Stephanie Gary
Vice President, Finance, and Chief Financial Officer
TidalHealth
Salisbury
Carolyn Heithaus
Vice President, Finance, and Chief Financial Officer
CalvertHealth Medical Center
Prince Frederick
Hannah Jacobs
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Frederick Health
Frederick
Jim Kanuch
Vice President, Finance, and Chief Financial Officer
Atlantic General Hospital
Berlin
Julie Keese
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Holy Cross Health
Silver Spring
David Krajewski
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
LifeBridge Health
Baltimore
Mitch Lomax Chief Financial Officer
Ascension Saint Agnes
Baltimore
Susan K. Nelson
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
MedStar Health
Columbia
Amber Ruble Chief Financial Officer
UPMC Western Maryland
Cumberland
Kelly Savoca
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Sheppard Pratt Health System
Towson
Council on Legislative & Regulatory Policy Membership Roster
Kevin Sowers – Chair
President
The Johns Hopkins Health System
Baltimore
Elizabeth Wise
President & CEO
University ofMaryland Upper Chesapeake Health System
Bel Air
Timothy Adelman
General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer
Luminis Health
Annapolis
Craig Carmichael
President & Chief Operating Officer, Northwest Hospital and Senior Vice President, LifeBridge Health
Randallstown
Cheryl Cioffi
Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Frederick Health
Frederick
Daniel Cochran
President
Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center
Rockville
Jill Donaldson
President, MedStar Harbor Hospital
Senior Vice President, MedStar Health
Baltimore
Marjorie Fridkin, M.D.
Chief Medical Officer & Vice President of Medical Affairs
Garrett Regional Medical Center
Oakland
Jeffrey Grossi
Chief of Government Relations
Sheppard Pratt Health System
Towson
Christopher Hall
Vice President Strategy/Chief Business Officer
TidalHealth
Salisbury
Beau Higginbotham
President & CEO
Ascension Saint Agnes
Baltimore
Theresa Johnson
Vice President, Brand Strategy and Philanthropy
CalvertHealth Medical Center
Prince Frederick
Kristin Jones Bryce
Senior Vice President & Chief External Affairs Officer
University of Maryland Medical System
Baltimore
Kathleen McCollum
President & CEO
UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center
Glen Burnie
Mimi Novello, M.D.
President & Chief Medical Officer
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital
Leonardtown
Ryan O’Doherty
Senior Vice President, External Affairs
Mercy Medical Center
Baltimore
Bradley Schlaggar, M.D., Ph.D.
President & CEO
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Baltimore
Maria Harris Tildon
Vice President, State & Local Affairs
The Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Medicine
Baltimore
Meredith Tweedie
Vice President, Government Affairs & Policy, and Senior Counsel ChristianaCare, Union Hospital
Elkton
Jason Weiner
Senior Vice President, General Counsel
LifeBridge Health
Baltimore
MHA Member Hospitals & Health Systems
Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation
A member of Adventist HealthCare Multiple locations
Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center
A member of Adventist HealthCare 11711 Livingston Road Fort Washington, MD 20744
Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center
A member of Adventist HealthCare 9901 Medical Center Drive Rockville, MD 20850
Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center
A member of Adventist HealthCare 11890 Healing Way Silver Spring, MD 20904
Ascension Saint Agnes
900 S. Caton Ave. Baltimore, MD 21229
Atlantic General Hospital 9733 Healthway Drive Berlin, MD 21811
Brook Lane 13121 Brook Lane Drive Hagerstown, MD 21742
CalvertHealth Medical Center 100 Hospital Road Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Carroll Hospital
A member of LifeBridge Health 200 Memorial Ave. Westminster, MD 21157
Children's National Hospital 111 Michigan Ave., NW Washington, DC 20010
ChristianaCare, Union Hospital 106 Bow St. Elkton, MD 21921
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bowie 17351 Melford Blvd Bowie, MD 20715
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Salisbury 220 Tilghman Road Salisbury, MD 21804
Frederick Health
400 W. Seventh St. Frederick, MD 21701
Garrett Regional Medical Center
A member of the WVU Health System
251 N. Fourth Street Oakland, MD 21550
Grace Medical Center
Part of LifeBridge Health 2000 W. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21223
GBMC HealthCare System
6701 N. Charles St. Towson, MD 21204
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
A member of Holy Cross Health 19801 Observation Drive Germantown, MD 20876
Holy Cross Hospital
A member of Holy Cross Health 1500 Forest Glen Road Silver Spring, MD 20910
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
A member of Johns Hopkins Health System
4940 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, MD 21224
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
A member of Johns Hopkins Health System
5755 Cedar Lane Columbia, MD 21044
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
A member of Johns Hopkins Health System
1800 Orleans St. Baltimore, MD 21287
Kennedy Krieger Institute 707 North Broadway Baltimore, MD 21205
Levindale Hospital
A member of LifeBridge Health
2434 W. Belvedere Ave. Baltimore, MD 21215
Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center
Part of Luminis Health 2001 Medical Parkway Annapolis, MD 21401
Luminis Health Doctors
Community Medical Center
Part of Luminis Health 8118 Good Luck Road Lanham, MD 20706
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
A member of MedStar Health 9000 Franklin Square Drive Baltimore, MD 21237
MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
A member of MedStar Health
5601 Loch Raven Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21239
MedStar Harbor Hospital
A member of MedStar Health
3001 S. Hanover St. Baltimore, MD 21225
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
A member of MedStar Health 18101 Prince Philip Drive Olney, MD 20832
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
A member of MedStar Health 7503 Surratts Road Clinton, MD 20735
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
A member of MedStar Health 25500 Point Lookout Road Leonardtown, MD 20650
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
A member of MedStar Health 201 E. University Parkway Baltimore, MD 21218
Mercy Medical Center 345 St. Paul Place Baltimore, MD 21202
Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital 1708 W. Rogers Ave. Baltimore, MD 21209
NIH Clinical Center 10 Center Drive Bethesda, MD 20892
Northwest Hospital
A member of LifeBridge Health
5401 Old Court Road Randallstown, MD 21133
Sheppard Pratt
6501 N. Charles St. Baltimore, MD 21204
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
A member of LifeBridge Health
2401 W. Belvedere Ave. Baltimore, MD 21215
Suburban Hospital
A member of Johns Hopkins Health System
8600 Old Georgetown Road Bethesda, MD 20814
TidalHealth McCready Pavilion
201 Hall Highway Crisfield, MD 21817
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional
100 E. Carroll St. Salisbury, MD 21801
University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center
A member of the University of Maryland Medical System
301 Hospital Drive Glen Burnie, MD 21061
University of Maryland Bowie Health Center
Part of University of Maryland CapitalRegion Health
A member of University of Maryland Medical System
15001 Health Center Drive Bowie, MD 20716
University of Maryand Capital Region Medical Center
Part of University of Maryland Capital Region Health
A member of University of Maryland Medical System
901 N. Harry S. Truman Drive Largo, MD 20774
University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center
A member of the University of Maryland Medical System 5 Garrett Ave. La Plata, MD 20646
University of Maryland Laurel Medical Center
Part of University of Maryland Capital Region Health
A member of University of Maryland Medical System
7300 Van Dusen Road Laurel, MD 20707
University of Maryland Medical Center
A member of the University of Maryland Medical System 22 S. Greene St. Baltimore, MD 21201
University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus
A member of the University of Maryland Medical System 827 Linden Ave. Baltimore, MD 21201
Leadership Team
Melony G. Griffith
President & CEO
Email: mggriffith@mhaonline.org
Kristy Daphnis
Chief Operating Officer
Email: kdaphnis@mhaonline.org
Amy Goodwin
Senior Vice President, Communications & External Affairs
Tel: 443-561-2038
Cell: 301-980-8652
Email: agoodwin@mhaonline.org
Andrew Nicklas
Senior Vice President, Government Affairs & Policy
Tel: 240-972-7164
Email: anicklas@mhaonline.org
Tequila Terry
Senior Vice President, Care Transformation & Finance
Tel: 443-602-1852
Email: tterry@mhaonline.org
Patrick Carlson Vice President, Care Transformation & Finance
Tel: 410-231-7143
Email: pcarlson@mhaonline.org
Natasha Mehu Vice President, Government Affairs & Policy
Tel: 240-972-7162
Email: nmehu@mhaonline.org
Rachel Smith Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
Tel: 410-231-7143
Email: rsmith@mhaonline.org
Erin Cunningham Assistant Vice President, Communications & External Affairs
Tel: 410-796-6241
Email: ecunningham@mhaonline.org
Jake Whitaker
Assistant Vice President, Government Affairs & Policy
Tel: 410-231-7142
Cell: 818-618-1560
Email: jwhitaker@mhaonline.org
MHA Communications
News & Publications
Toward Better Health E-Newsletter & Blog
•Purpose – Overview of MHA’s and relevant state activities and initiatives
•Frequency – Every other Sunday evening via email and published on MHA’s website; Every Sunday during legislative session
Weekly Member Call
• Purpose – Update members on issues in the field of immediate importance
• Frequency – As needed on Thursdays 7:30 - 8 a.m. via Zoom
Morning News Roundup E-Newsletter
•Purpose – Compilation of the day’s local and national health care news headlines
• Frequency – Monday, Wednesday, and Friday except holidays via email; Everyday during legislative session
HSCRC Newsbreak
•Purpose – Synopsis of each month’s Health Services Cost Review Commission meeting
• Frequency – Third Wednesday of each month (except August); via email and published on MHA's website
Member Alert
• Purpose – Notifcation of breaking issues and urgent news
•Frequency – As needed; via email
Meeting Summaries
• Purpose – Recap of meetings of MHA-convened councils, work groups and task forces, along with specifc member actions and next steps
•Frequency – Within fve days of a meeting
Digital Media Toolkits
•Purpose – To provide members with digital and social media toolkits
• Frequency – Regularly available on mhaonline.org
Events
Annual Membership Meeting
• Purpose – Celebrate hospital's achievements, honor our legislative champions, gain insights on key topics, and network with hospital leaders from across the state
• Frequency – Held in-person annually
Connect with MHA Social
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The MHA Political Action Committee (MHAPAC) aims to establish a nonpartisan platform for voluntary contributions from health care leaders. Its purpose is to support issues advocacy, participate in the democratic process, and sponsor public educationand debate on important and emerging health issues.
Your Voice Matters. How to contribute to MHAPAC today:
1. A Contribution is Personal
Nonprofit corporations with an IRS 501(c)(3) tax exempt status cannot make political contributions. MHAPAC can accept personal contributions, as well as contributions from taxable corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies.
2. Contributing
There are two ways to donate to MHAPAC:
Option 1: Send a check to MHAPAC, 6820 Deerpath Road, Elkridge, MD 21075.
Option 2: Make your donation via credit card online at pacmha.org using login user name: MHA and password: PAC
3. More Information
Contributions to MHAPAC are not deductible for federal tax purposes. Contributions will be used for political purposes and are entirely voluntary. You have the right to refuse to contribute without reprisal. Under Maryland law, the limit on contributions by an individual or business entity to MHAPAC is $6,000 per four-year election cycle.
4. Questions?
Contact MHAPAC at pacmha@pacmha.org
Contributions to MHAPAC and AHAPAC support state and federal candidates who support the hospital industry and its allied medical professionals.
By authority of MHAPAC, Kristy Daphnis, Treasurer
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As a subsidiary of the Maryland Hospital Association (MHA), MHA Prime is a regionally-focused shared services/group purchasing organization that provides a wide range of business solutions to hospitals and non-acute care facilities. MHA Prime also gives you access to qualified Regional and Maryland based minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses that have been vetted for diversity and their abilities to support your needs
Prime’s Core Capabilities & Offerings
• Contracts with Local MBE Vendor Partners
• Vizient GPO Contracts Portfolio & Solutions
• Capital Planning, Equipment, & Group Buys
• Performance Improvement & Advisory Solutions
• Workforce Solutions & Contract Labor Resources & Management
• Supply Cost Management
• Pharmacy Solutions
• Data Analytics
• Cyber Security & IT Technology Solutions
• Request for Proposal/Information Support Services
Top 5 Things to Know About Maryland's Hospitals
Over 5 Million Lives Touched Annually
In one year, Maryland hospitals care for more than 5 million people— whether through inpatient admissions, emergency care, or outpatient services. From delivering 65,000 babies to treating about 1.1 million in emergency departments, hospitals are caring for Maryland 24/7/365.
Beyond the Bedside
Maryland hospitals don’t just treat illness—they build healthier communities.In fiscal year 2022, hospitals invested $2.09 billion in community benefit programs, including access to health care, housing, food security, and transportation. These efforts tackle the root causes of poor health and advance health and health care for all Marylanders.
Backbone of Maryland's Economy
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Employing over 223,000 Marylanders, directly and indirectly, hospitals contribute $35 billion in economic impact every year. Many of these employees live and work in the communities they serve.
Caring for Maryland’s Most Vulnerable
No Marylander is turned away due to inability to pay, including some 358,900 uninsured and even more underinsured Marylanders. Care for those unable to pay totaled $811 million in FY 22—about $2.2 million a day.
National Model for Health Care
Operating under a fixed budget system, hospitals in our state have saved over $4.6 billion while maintaining top-tier, cutting-edge medical care. This unique model keeps health care affordable without sacrificing quality.
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