Michigan hospitals--building healthy communities.

The MHA Community Benefits Measurement Project is an ongoing, annual collection effort undertaken by the MHA and its hospital and health system members. This project quantifies the contributions made by nonprofit hospitals to their communities; from improving access to care for the underserved to bringing care right into the community through community-based programs. Over and above quantifying what is provided to the community in benefits, this survey helps to illustrate how Michigan hospitals are working to improve the overall health and welfare of the communities they serve.