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Advancing Rehabilitation Through Collaboration

To advance the field of medical rehabilitation in Michigan by fostering professional excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and access to care through the rehabilitation continuum.

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Organization

About MAMPRA

Our focus is on delivering high quality care and improving access to:

Patient Centered Care

Patient and Family Education and Resources to Support Recovery

Life Participation in the Home and Community

While strengthening safety in practice, maximizing rehabilitation potential and ensuring adherence to performance and regulatory standards.

what we do

Strategic Priorities

Strengthen Multidisciplinary Collaboration Enhancing Quality & Safety in Practice

Promote seamless coordination among physicians, therapists, nurses, case managers, and support staff.
Share evidence-based practices and lessons learned across institutions.
Foster interprofessional education and training opportunities.

Expand Patient Access & Equity

Identify and reduce barriers to the admission process.
Strengthen referral pathways from hospitals and community providers.

Advance Performance Improvement & Innovation

Review shared metrics to track patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
Leverage technology (e.g., EMRs, tele-rehab, data analytics) to improve performance.
Share innovative care models that streamline rehab pathways.

Enhance Community Engagement & Advocacy

Partner with community organizations and patient advocacy groups to raise awareness of rehab services.
Advocate for policies that improve insurance coverage and patient affordability.
Advocate for state and federal policies that strengthen rehabilitation access and sustainability.

Ensure Regulatory Alignment & Financial Sustainability

Stay ahead of CMS, Joint Commission, CARF and state regulatory changes.
Share strategies for compliance and survey readiness.
Explore financial models that balance quality care with long-term viability.

Latest Announcements

News & Events

Certified Nurses Day

Mar 19, 2026

Supported by the American Nurses Association (ANA)

Cardiac Rehabilitation Week

Feb 8, 2026 – Mar 14, 2026

Event

Supported by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACV...

National Social Work Month

Mar 1 – 31, 2026

Event

Led by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) National Rehabilitation Counse...

National Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week

Mar 9 – 15, 2026

Event

National Doctors’ Day

Mar 30, 2026

Event

Rehabilitation Nursing Certification Awareness

Event News

Ongoing professional recognition supported by the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (AR...

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Leadership

The Board

Don Packard

President

PT, FACHE

Corewell Health West Director, Clinical Rehab Practice

Katie Mcdonald

Vice President

M.A., CCC-SLP

HealthSource Saginaw Medical Rehab Center Program Executive

Lindsey Boutell

Treasurer

MSPT, CLSSGB

Trinity Health Ann Arbor Manager Inpatient Rehab Services

Dawn Newell

Secretary

MS, OTR, MBA, FACHE

Corewell Health West Director, Inpatient Rehab Services

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Become a member of MAMPRA and stand with us in empowering lives through compassion and support. Together, we create meaningful change and bring hope to those who need it most.