Absence Management Solutions
Hospitals manage some of the most complex absence environments, balancing patient care, workforce availability, and evolving leave and disability requirements. An effective absence management strategy helps MHA members control costs, improve compliance, and support colleagues throughout the leave and return‑to‑work process.
Why MHA Solutions
Regardless of the size of your workforce, MHA Solutions consults with clients to implement cost‑effective and compliant absence management programs customized to their unique needs, whether insourced, co‑sourced, or outsourced. Our approach integrates employee benefits, disability, and leave management into a cohesive strategy that reduces administrative burden and improves outcomes.
Our capabilities include
• Health and Productivity Management (HPM) supporting group health, disease management, wellness, health management tools, and EAP and behavioral health programs
• Total Absence Management (TAM) coordinating paid time off, sick leave, family leave, and leaves of absence under a unified framework
• Return to Work and ADAAA Accommodations addressing physical disability, mental impairment, and workplace accommodations to support safe and timely returns
• Integrated Disability Management (IDM) aligning short‑term disability, long‑term disability, FMLA, state and municipal leaves, and Workers’ Compensation
Why It Matters for MHA Members
An integrated absence management program helps hospitals reduce lost work time, improve compliance with complex leave regulations, and create a more consistent experience for colleagues and managers. By connecting health, disability, leave, and return‑to‑work strategies, MHA Solutions helps MHA members improve productivity, support workforce wellbeing, and maintain continuity of care while managing costs and risk more effectively.