Economic Alliance for MichiganCategory: News
Register now and save! Early Bird Registration until August 31. The Symposium’s agenda will be packed with speakers and panels addressing how employers can improve the health and wellbeing of employees with a focus on women. The main topics will center around women’s physical and mental health as well as how to help working families establish a work-life balance.
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Hospital Prices in Michigan Skyrocket
From 2017 to 2020, commercial hospital prices in Michigan increased from 156 percent to 203 percent of what Medicare pays for hospital services.
Read MoreMichigan Hospitals Recognized for Patient Safety
The 2022 EAM Hospital Patient Safety Awards, recognizing hospitals in Michigan consistently performing high marks and improvements in patient safety and quality of care.
Read MoreNew Case Study: Adopting Biosimilars Saves Millions in Pharmaceutical Costs
Study suggests employers implement biosimilars strategies to manage rising costs of prescription and specialty drugs.
Read MoreEAM Honored With Leadership Award
EAM President, Bret Jackson, honored to receive the 2021 Membership Leadership Award on behalf of the organization.
Read MoreNew State Legislation May Increase Prescription Costs
Right now the state legislature is considering HB 4348 — a bill that would regulate pharmacy benefit managers, but also increase the costs of prescription drugs for Michigan employers, workers and families. Medication is already a significant financial burden for many Michigan patients.
Read MoreAn Act to Follow: Michigan’s Surprise Billing Law
In regards to surprise billing, Congress needs to use the Michigan rules as a model.
Read MoreEAM Receives Award
Bret Jackson, EAM President, accepts the 2021 MAHP Presidential Merit Award on behalf of EAM members.
Read MoreEAM experiences boost in membership during first half of 2021
President of the Economic Alliance for Michigan (EAM), Bret Jackson, had a goal for EAM to be a leader in healthcare policy and collaboration and an example for other employer coalitions across the country to learn from. Mission accomplished. EAM…
Read More17 Hospitals Throughout Michigan Honored for Maternity Care
New Study Demonstrates Racial Disparity Gap within State’s Infant Mortality Rate
Read More2021 EAM Hospital Patient Safety Awards Announced
Eighteen hospitals earn patient safety award
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